By Bernadette A. Sahm

Simple considerations and kindness are always appreciated, and they never go out of style. Recently while attending an Orioles baseball game in Baltimore, Maryland we experienced unexpectedly kindness that wasn’t lost on us. We decided to take the train to the game and as soon as we entered it was clear that it was packed with standing room only. Not long after we took off a middle-aged man offered me his seat. He was seated next to his wife. I declined his offer but gave him two thumbs up and told him, “Thank you! What a gentleman!” They both smiled at me.

Soon after as we were sitting in our stadium seats the three ladies in front of us took a selfie and we ended up in their photos. The woman with the camera turned to me and asked if we minded if she put the photo on her social media. How considerate I thought and replied with “no problem, as far as I know we aren’t in the witness protection program” we all laughed. Her consideration wasn’t lost on me.

In a city like Baltimore, sadly often known for violence it’s nice to witness that “Charm City” hasn’t lost its charm. The next morning as we were about to leave town we went for coffee. As I was leaving the coffee shop a young man held the door open for me. He held it for as long as it took for me to completely exit, again I was thankful for his kindness and consideration.

So … what can you do today to make someone’s day that is rooted in consideration and kindness?

Peace and blessings, Bernadette

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