A chance encounter reminded me of an old post here that led to a new post there. It’s been a couple of weeks since I visited the walk in wobble out same day surgery center at the local big time hospital. It was on the way in that I had my mind’s eye opened.
Almost exactly 8 years ago (March 30, 2017 to be exactly exact) I posted about The Hi Guys. What could have happened all this time later to remind me of that ancient text. A near exact (there’s that word again) encounter as the one that led to the post. Back then it was a grocery store, this time it was a hospital. Both life saving institutions in their own way. But what was it. It was the greeting and the smile of an absolutely complete stranger that turned a day of anticipated dread into one of realizing the world really isn’t such a bad place after all. (Except for Washington, DC. There it’s the pits and will for always and ever and/or until January 2029 be so.)
Anyway, to see what that was, take a look at The Hi Guys and see how a simple nod or hello can become a powerful incentive to making someone smile and maybe, just maybe making their day.
While you’re there, sign up to join the ROAMcare community. It’s the only way you’ll get to see what tomorrow’s Friday Flashback will be.
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I’m so happy you pointed out the “Hi Guys” post, Michael. It’s terrific. May I be part of the club? Simple stuff is the best…acknowledging one another in everyday circumstances. Cheers to that! And thank you for the giggle at the top of this post — the phrase “walk in wobble out” made my day. It just did. xo! 🥰
Club dues are pretty affordable, one smile to a random person per week and at least one heartfelt “h’lo” per month. Meetings are held wherever 2 or more people happen to be.
“Walk in wobble out” is not an original thought but I can’t remember where or when I first heard it. Maybe it is original and I heard me saying it in a dream. Or a dream like post-op moment.
Sign me up! I think I’ve already met the qualifying criteria in my Thursday wanderings! And just for good measure, here’s a complimentary ‘h’lo’ to you! 🥰😉🥰
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The simple act of smiling, of offering a look of hope to others, makes us all better people. And I agree with Vic–“walk in, wobble out” should be how we identify these same-day surgery places. You have this knack for addressing truth with humor, which is the best way to learn. Thanks for the reminder of just walking around with a smile. It may shock some, but it will make others grateful.
I understand the simple act of smiling is a challenge for some people. Smiling is an outward appearance of one having fun with life. It shouldn’t be hard. No matter how dire life becomes, there’s something happening somewhere that smile worthy. Now even if you heed a have a procedure done you will smile walking in the office thinking about “walk in, wobble out.”
You’ve got that right!
I try to be one of The Hi Guys when I’m out in stores. I can’t do anything about the prices but maybe I can make someone feel less alone as they are grappling with prices, life, the universe.
And the universe thanks you for your help! 😃