When one person passes another on a chance encounter, there is no need for "sorry". The spoken word, in this case, does not equate to the committed deed.All too often, in today's society when we pass another person in a hall or walkway, or even get slightly close to them we say "sorry".
Getting off an elevator, crossing the threshold of a doorway, we see another person and inevitably say..."sorry".
Why? This is not the time for sorry, this is the time for opportunity. An oportunity to complete, or embrace, the social covenant, to communicate with your fellow man. The chance to smile, say hello, or even make a friend. This can be done just as easily with a "hello", or a warm smile. A warm smile is as good as, or more often better... than any hello.Look up, don't look down. Smile, don't grimace.
Something just happened....an opportunity. We get them in life...every single day. Most just don't recognize these oportunities.
From here on in, my "sorry" will be cheers, and hopefully, an opportunity. Make cheers your sorry. Reserve sorry, for due course and sincerity. It's still a good word.
Thoughts are welcome......penned in Lygenztia
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