Today I was having lunch with a dear friend, and the conversation turned to something my yoga instructor had said. I was pondering the idea of "hoarding" and how collecting or keeping stuff in fear of lack sends a message to the universe that I am in fear of not having enough. He said it sends a message that you do not trust in god, the universe or whatever name you put on it to always provide for you exactly what you require.
So I had been pondering this for a little while, and then at lunch today I stated that if someone asks me for something, and I have it, I will give it to them. Then the food arrived and we talked about lots of other things.
After lunch I ran some errands before having about an hour to kill prior to my dental cleaning. I took back roads to the dentist and decided I would fill up my gas tank. Passing several gas stations, I finally decided impulsively on one and stopped.
I filled up the tank and watched as a lady drove up in a bright red expensive something. I admired the car and observed the woman as she got back in. Finally, I finished up and got back in my car.
Still another 50 minutes to kill. I pondered what to do next when suddenly a voice spoke at my open driver's side window.
I was startled to see a girl standing there saying that she is basically out of gas and new to Tulsa and also not sure how to get home and doesn't do this kind of thing but could she...
(Sidenote: As she was saying all this, several thoughts ran through my mind, including how at lunch I had also said I don't like opening my wallet in front of strangers. I thought of people running scams at gas stations, like you see in the movies. But finally, my mind rested on the statement I had made at lunch. "If someone wants something and I have it to give, then I will give it to them." At that moment I decided to give her $10.)
She continued... could she have even just $5 from me and also did I know how to get to (insert address here). I nodded and said yes. I turned to my purse on the passenger seat and firmly ignored the voice in the head that mumbled something about how she could pull a gun on me.
I gave her the $10 and she looked surprised! Then we tried to figure out how to get her home. It was almost funny, as I had been cruising along in my own world and was not entirely sure of where I even was!
After we figured it out, she said thank you thank you and I drove away. I had to smile to myself as I drove. Suddenly I discovered I was in a housing edition and not sure where the dentist was. Still pondering that encounter I took two random right turns... and was shot out a block from my dentist's office with 30 minutes to spare!
I firmly believe that I did a good deed, but also that I got a chance to be true to my word. I had stated my intention clearly and *pow* a chance to live up to it (or not) appeared.
Now I'm off to discover the winning lottery numbers.
I repeat, winning lottery numbers...
PS: The dentist saw me early (they are always fully booked!) and I was out in time to beat traffic on the way home! Bonus!
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