This week, there were several news stories that grabbed our attention: the economy (again!), North Korea, gun control, medical marijuana, Jodi Arias. All were important, all were headlines in their own rights.
Even baseball made news, just by starting the regular season, with the fact that inter league play is an everyday occurrence because both leagues now have fifteen teams.
And how about the Easter Egg Roll at the White House? That was news too, given the effects of the sequester.
Or, March Madness. And the injury to the Louisville player, with the tragic leg injury, his inspiring actions and recovery.
All these stories were prominent in our 24 hour news cycle. They all show that we have the attention span of a gnat, because almost as soon as a new story pops up on our devices, our interest in the preceding story wanes.
But the most important story that happened was not on TV. Or on our smartphones. Or our tablets. Or computers. Or on the radio.
No. The most important story was our own story, the story of our own lives. And how each of us affects lives of others. The fact that each of us interacts with someone else, is an important story, too.
The fact that you did a kind act was not a story told on the evening news. But to the person who received that kindness, it was the most important news of the week. You did it not for glory or notoriety, but out of love and respect for your fellow man. It was not unnoticed.
We need to remember that we are important, not for our publicity, but for our quietude. We do things not for public consumption but for just doing the right thing. And that even if it is not said, a simple thank you is enough reward.
So thank you for all the good things you did for another. And know that it was appreciated.
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