Per Allora - For Later!



Per Allora  - For Later!

I read once that in a part of Italy there is a custom where people when ordering coffee for themselves or for a group of people they would pay and leave some extra money enough to pay for another coffee “Per Allora” for later. This meant that the money left behind could be used to serve a customer that may not have money to pay for their coffee.

This thoughtful gesture left me thinking of the many times while driving in different corners of streets and even hanging out at strip malls I have seen people begging for money to either feed themselves or their family.  Wouldn’t it be a gesture of love if we can find it in our hearts to do the something similar to our friends in Italy? Leave change behind at a café, restaurant or even your local grocery store and tell the waiter/clerk. Hey this is “For Later” understanding that the later is for someone that may need it more.

This would take a lot of discipline, order and honesty from people to do. But it would be a wonderful challenge that would reap some riches to our soul. A ripple effect of positivity, a message that says that we care, and not only are we willing to share a moment of our life with a stranger but we are a giving species not a self-centered/selfish one as we are portrait by many these days.   What a pleasant surprise it would be to see a smile from a stranger and instead of them thanking you, Let’s thank them. Let’s thank them for giving us the opportunity to SHARE a moment of our life with them. Let’s thank them for teaching us the gift of GIVING, the gift of GRATITUDE! As with many opportunities at hand this will be the one that will bring you the most blessings!

Avere una splendida giornata! 


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It's been a long time....

It’s been a long road traveled…I have sat in front of my computer many times wondering what would be my next topic or what would l like to share with my followers. There is much that can be said about time. But “Well Spent Time” is sometimes hard to define or even describe. We live in a hurry and we sometimes miss or let the simple things go unnoticed. I think is time that we learn to take a look at our life and surroundings.

 

Any time should be considered “a well spent time ” because it is time that we have been given to grow, learn and share with others…any moment spent whether good, bad, short or fast are moments that we are lucky to have experienced. We now come to February 2014 ..a month has ended…what can you share about your January?

 I can say for sure that January came and went quick. That the unusual weather patterns were interesting, I liked them although many would not agree with me. That while there were moments that were hard for me and my family I prayed to God and asked for deliverance and understanding during those harsh moments. In thanking God, I also would like to thank you for caring and praying with me and my family.

And then there were also moments that brought joy.  I met new family members that came from far away, I enjoyed my mother’s company during her stay. I started doing my volunteer work at St. Thomas University’s Library and I am glad I am doing it. I gain new friends and met with old friends. I made promises that I have been fortunate to keep. 

Now as I crossed over to February, I want to thank our Lord for the experiences of the past and for those to come. For the month that has ended and for the many ahead I want to welcome this new month with my arms open and know that these month will bring spiritual wealth, a healthy mind and body, prosperity for me, you and my family  and the knowledge that each moment should be well spent!