WE ARE ONE!

As the week begins,

I have been reminded so many times this past week of similarities and differences yet WE ARE ONE!

When I first moved to Seattle, I lived a friend’s basement in the Lake Ridge neighborhood. I shopped in Renton at the Walmart. Neighbors said, “It is the scariest store.” Some asked, “Why don’t you shop at the Fred Meyers?”  I heard last evening from folks I had dinner with in South Seattle, and they reiterated, “It (Renton Walmart) is the scariest store.”

I walked into buy a couple of items yesterday morning. Two men from two different countries were delighted to see each other. They smiled. They laughed. They hugged each other.  So many people from so many countries lifted my spirit.

When I walked with my purchase, I shared a few words with the Kettle Korn Man, Robert. A woman shared with us about her church in Skyway. Robert stepped out of In His Hands Kettle Korn stand and joined us in a group hug. Robert then offered a prayer.

I headed to the DK Market, where I buy digestive cookies. They are delicious with a cup of Dutch Brothers coffee. I do digress. Or is it I digest?

The DK Market: "For some, the wares found here is the answer to an exotic ingredient quest, for others this is a giant taste of home.”  I did not even understand the languages that filled the air. I was in the moment and accepted the environment that engulfed me.

I watched the movie “The Big Sick” last week. I did not appreciate the F-bombs. However, I liked the message. I placed a snippet of the message that resonated with and allowed me to be observant and live my Renton moment this past Saturday.

So “As the week begins…” I encourage you to observe where you are in the moment.

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