“All men are not created equal,” she stated matter-of-factly. “Umm… what do you mean?” I asked while consciously fixing my fallen jaw and wide eyes before she looked back at me. “Well, people are not the same…” she started. “They have varying personalities, levels of intelligence and capacity, moral compasses and vices…” “Yes, that’s true,” …
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Less than an hour into my shift, and I was already beside myself with frustration. The mask reducing my oxygen intake, making my chest constrict and heart race. This can’t be healthy! The clear, hard plastic wall between me and the customers. It’s more of a barrier for human connection than a virus! Their masks, …
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Note: The first half of this blog might seem repetitive and annoying, but I encourage you to read it all. “Hi there, how are you today?” I ask as I reach for the first item to scan. “I’m pretty good. How about you?” she asks as she piles her items onto the belt. “I’m pretty …
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“Amanda,” she started and then took a deep breath. “You know how you’ve been saying that something isn’t right, but you can’t put your finger on what it is?” I was so exhausted, all I could do was nod and stare straight ahead through the windshield of the SUV, into the dimly lit garage. The …
“I just give that part of me a JOB. They are in charge of…” One of my cherished mentors proceeded to list all of the tasks and activities she’d delegated to her Ego: wardrobe, hair, makeup, etc. My sides nearly split with laughter, but I was so grateful for that perspective. All those years ago, …
“How was it in here this morning?” I asked the top dog at the grocery store, who happens to be one of the most awesome leaders I’ve ever met. Top 10 for sure. “Honestly,” he started, his eyes misting, “I was pretty teary-eyed that first hour. The seniors were really grateful.” He paused, “Well, except …
I can’t count the number of times someone told me to “Stay Safe” as we were finishing our interaction at the register or somewhere else in the store. They struck me funny, as they were usually preceded with episodes of forgotten phones and wallets, dropping items on the floor, etc. It’s interesting — that language …
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“You know what’s great about this show?” my teenager started as I wiped my tears. “It’s the only show that I’ve seen that assumes that life happens FOR us, not TO us.” We’d just finished the season finale of “God Friended Me,” and despite the somewhat cheesy lines and overcooked acting, the message of the …
“Amanda, how are you?” he asked in his thick Colombian accent. “I’m well,” I responded and glanced up to smile at him before continuing my task of cleaning the café counter that had been destroyed by the dinner rush. “You look tired, Amanda. Is today your Friday?” His voice was full of concern. “Well, I …
I was on the phone with an old friend who had known me for a long time and witnessed my passion and capacity for helping messengers. “How long do you think will you have to work there?” he asked after I told him I had a part-time job at Whole Foods. “I don’t exactly have to work …