The Random Act of Kindness

This morning, my cell rings while I'm at the gym. As I answer the phone on the elliptical, a man on the other line is asking me for a Phillip. This man sounded older, and a little confused "there is no Phillip here, sorry." The man apologizes. "Have a great day" I say. We hang up.

After I shower, I notice I missed a call from the same number. I listen to the voice mail and it is this man asking for Phillip again. I ignore the message and don't call back.

This afternoon the man calls once again and I answer the phone. When the man realizes it's me again, he confirms the number he dials, when he realizes his mistake is the area code, he further goes on to explain how he is in dyer need of this painter because.... (I couldn't make out the rest). I told the man I was sitting in front of my computer and I offered to look up this painting company. When the man couldn't remember this Phillip's last name, nor the company, he repeatedly thanked me for offering to help. He apologized over and over again for repeatedly calling me throughout the day and that he was surprised that I would offer to help. He then went on to tell me that he didn't think there was any good left in this world, and my simple act of kindness gave him hope.

It's amazing how awesome it is... to feel... hopeful again...