We all need a helping hand |
All in all this past week has been like going through the spin cycle of a washing machine. I've encountered one or two people who would not know the concept of "compassion" if it hit them in the face. The kind of people who abuse their power at the expense of other people, and seem to get a kick out of it. I'm sure you know the type.
And at the same time yet I've seen plenty of others who spend their life trying to help and support other people, expecting nothing in return. We really need that second group to cope with the existence of the first. In any event it feels good to come back to a place where there are friendly people who have better things to do than spending their time stabbing each other in the back.
Beautiful pot of rasperry jam from Marja-Leena |
Minttu knows who her friends are |
An additional plus is that the sun is shining. Today in Somero it is 16 degrees, the sky is blue and as a result I am starting to feel vaguely human again.
We spent the morning at Oravatupa, then went to the market at Lamminiemi (a well-being centre for rehabilitation) where there were several local producers and craftspeople selling their products.
We saw our friend Manu there and Minttu grabbed hold of his finger and would not let it go. Even though she is only 14 months, she knows a good person when she sees one.
Hand-made flowers.. |
candles... |
wood products |
...and bread from Kotinisu in Ypäjä |
But at the same time it is equally easy to make someone feel special and significant and to boost their confidence and well-being by the smallest of gestures. In this way we all have a huge amount of power. I received a lovely phone call yesterday evening from a work colleague, and today Marja-Leena appeared with this beautiful home-made pot of jam. Do you know what? These two things were the highlight of my weekend, and suddenly a bad week was turned into a good one. Oh, and Minttu grabbing hold of Manu's finger of course...
We all have the power to make another person smile without much effort at all. Why don't you go out there and see what you can do?
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