A Story From Jim
One of the most exquisite things I’ve read in a long time.
Twenty years ago, I drove a cab for a living.
Jim discusses a moment in his former life and how it was significant. And I couldn’t help but read it twice. He continues.
‘You gave an old woman a little moment of joy,’ she said. ‘Thank you.’
I squeezed her hand, then walked into the dim morning light. Behind me, a door shut. It was the sound of the closing of a life.
I didn’t pick up any more passengers that shift. I drove aimlessly lost in thought. For the rest of that day, I could hardly talk.
What if that woman had gotten an angry driver, or one who was impatient to end his shift?
What if I had refused to take the run, or had honked once, then driven away?
On a quick review, I don’t think that I have done anything more important in my life.
We’re conditioned to think that our lives revolve around great moments.
But great moments often catch us unaware–beautifully wrapped in what others may consider a small one.
Just wonderful and thought-provoking how seemingly small moments create and form who we are and how are actions impact others.
