Humanity At Its Finest

If the Jeopardy clue was "the one thing that makes you truly happy" - I would be hard pressed to ring in for the answer because I could not limit it to one "thing" and by virtue of the game, Alex would tell me "I'm sorry, the answer we were looking for was _______? But then again, how would he know what makes me happy versus the two contestants next to me?

Today I had time to really think about this question as I drove to the town of Monson, Mass with some food donations for the tornado stricken town. I was truly happy to have my family and their unconditional love. I was happy to have transportation to actually travel to Monson and offer some help. I was thankful for my health and able body that I sometimes struggle to be kind to and respect. But it wasn't until I arrived at The First Church on Main Street and spent time with some amazing  people that I felt true joy and happiness.

I was witness first hand to people helping people because it was the right thing to do. It was not about the money or the glory, it was about giving of oneself to another human being in need. It didn't matter if someone was washing dishes in the church kitchen or tearing apart broken chimneys and buildings that littered so many lawns in town, there was kindness in the air and it was beautiful. Amidst all the devastation and piles of rubble, there was a feeling that things were going to be okay. It didn't matter if you were from Monson, Mass or a small town in CT, people were "truly happy" to have support in any form you could offer.

I am thankful for the opportunity to share a moment of absolute kindness and see humanity at its finest on this 17th day of June 2011.

Peace & Love,
Mandy