Periods of rain and windy at times. Rain becoming heavy at times this afternoon. Potential for heavy rainfall. High 62F. Winds SSW at 20 to 30 mph. Chance of rain 100%. Rainfall around a half an inch..
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Rain showers this evening with numerous thunderstorms developing overnight. Potential for heavy rainfall. Low 52F. Winds SW at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 100%.
This is not an original idea, but I have had great interactions when doing it and, in a small way, it helps me practice accepting everyone as they are. When doing your shopping at your favorite supermarket, pick out a few gift cards to keep in your wallet for the next time you come across a person in need. Instead of giving them money, give them a meal, along with respect and human interaction. It only takes one or two minutes to ask someone if they need anything, offer them a gift card, ask them their name and shake their hand. I usually have on hand gift cards for local fast-food establishments (such as Wendy’s, Taco Bell, Burger King) where a person can sit inside comfortably and enjoy a meal. I often also have cards for Safeway or Target, since basic supplies like socks are often what’s needed most.
I met the kindest man outside of Safeway the other day. I think about him often. When I approached him, he just said he would like some spare change, but when I gave him the choice of the three gift cards I had in my wallet (Burger King, Safeway or Wendy’s) his face lit up and he could hardly decide on which one to choose. I encourage you to join me in this small way of giving the less fortunate in our communities a gift of kindness, compassion and dignity.
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