Do
you remember the story called “The Elves and the Shoemaker” by the Brothers Grimm?
Overnight elves appeared in the shop of a poor shoemaker who could barely keep
his business afloat. The elves would disappear before dawn, leaving behind
beautiful, well-crafted shoes for the surprised shoemaker to sell. This week I lived out part of that tale.
http://youtu.be/ykpeqGKpFHw
We
had minor work done at our house. Each morning a small group of people showed
up, surveyed the job and, got to work. I monitored their progress, pleased with
their speed and tidiness. Then at a certain time during the day, as if by
magic, the workers disappeared. No sign of them anywhere. They did a good job
and skedaddled, just like the elves.
Here’s
where similarities between my experience and the shoemaker’s story end. Although
the elves worked night after night without payment, the grateful shoemaker
found a way to return the elves’ kindness. The elves received new outfits, but I’m
guessing our workers will want cash. Sometimes a simple smile is fair
compensation for a good deed. Listen to this heartwarming, pay-it-forward story:
Oops,
I forgot to warn you that the story’s a tear jerker. Isn’t it amazing how one
act can generate a global response? No doubt you’ve received a bit of help at
crucial time. How might you pay it forward?
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