The Little Things

These past couple weeks, I have had many little moments that have surprisingly affected me in negative ways. One that is predominant in my mind occurred yesterday night. Allison and I arrived at lifetime fitness to find chaos in the parking lot. We knew that at this rush hour time slot, it would take ages to find a parking spot. Finally, after ten minutes, Allison and I scope out a car slowly making its way out of the parking space. Eager to claim the spot, Allison turns on her blinker and we patiently wait to pull into the space. Finally, the car pulls away and we continue to pull forward. Out of nowhere, an adult in a bulky SUV swings in front of our car and takes the spot. The woman didn't even seem phased by her rude action. I cannot even explain the frustration and shock Allison and I faced at this moment. We clearly were waiting for the spot and a grown women felt the need to take what was blatantly not hers. I know this little rant sounds completely foolish, but I have found little acts such as this one always seem to linger in ones' mind for the longest time. On numerous occassions, customers at Chagrin Pet and Garden will feel as though they can treat us with no respect. They will make rude comments, tap their foot from their impatience, or talk on the phone while we attempt to figure out what they want to purchase. I fear that I hold my expectations of the goodness of others way too high. How much should we expect from others? I feel as though I want to recieve the respect that I give to others. Unfortunately, many individuals to not understand the concept of this golden rule. In reality, individuals can act as kind or cruel as they want to be. I can only hope others will recognize when their selfishness has gone way too far.