Wednesday, January 9, 2013

Candy and Kindness

Yesterday I need a break and went to the BX just to walk around.  I didn't really need anything (I still bought stuff of course!)  I just wanted some peace and quiet away from DH and my new puppy who's a joy, but into everything.  

I wandered around for a while and found a few things to buy.  When I arrived at the cashier the Reese's Peanut Butter Cups were calling my name.  I tried to turn around, and there was a bag of Reese's Mini's hanging from the other impulse purchase rack!  I was totally ready to cave!


Just then the cashier was ready to ring up my purchase.  I was so relieved to walk forward and not look directly at the candy.  I said to her "Thank you, I was just about to buy some Reese's"  Do you know her response?  She said "You can be strong and resist."

"You can be strong and resist."  I laughed and thanked her.  I was so grateful for this unexpected kindness from a total stranger.  She absolutely helped me to reaffirm my choices to eat healthy and put good things in my body.  She reminded me I am stronger than candy, and I can resist impulse purchases.

Be kind to each other today!


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