Do you see those around you? I mean, really see them?

Think through your day today…Where did you go? Who did you encounter there? Did a waiter bring you food at a restaurant or serve you in a cafeteria line? Did a bus, taxi, tuk-tuk or moto driver take you to work? Did a cashier ring up your bill at the store? Did someone open the door for you as you entered a building?

I recently had an experience where I realized how much I take advantage of the ‘servers’ around me—tuk-tuk drivers, security guards, waiters, cashiers—and it got me thinking…I don’t deserve to be ‘served’ any more than they do. I am a person just like they are, walking on this earth, trying to make it through the day.

Our world revolves around people providing and consuming services. This is how each of us gets money to support ourselves and our families. But just because this is the way the world works, doesn’t mean I ought to take advantage of those serving me. They are people with loved ones in their lives, troubles on their minds, excuses as to why they’re tired, reasons for celebrating…

This is a reminder as much for me as it is for you—don’t just to let those people slip by you unnoticed. They are loved as much by the Creator as you are. They deserve to be seen. So go ahead…give them a smile or a ‘how are you today?’ It just might brighten both of your days! And you know you’d appreciate the same if you were in their position.