We often get so caught up in bad moments that happened in the past that we miss out on the good things could be happening at this moment. The friend I was chatting with the other day, was telling me how amazing the girl is that he is currently dating but how because of past failed relationships it is sometimes hard to believe that this new love in his life is always completely sincere in having his best interest at heart.
I'd be lying if I said I'd never been there before, it's not fun at all not being able to let your hair down and really enjoy something which is why this convo with an old friend reminded me of a little scenario I came up with a while back to help me through a similar situation.
If you have ever talked to me about an issue like this then I am sure you know exactly what you are about to read before continuing on!
Ok, it's story time! You are in line at the grocery store when the lady in front of you is finally done, the cashier begins scanning your items and then he says, "ok, your total today is $350.00." You look up from texting and say, "Wait just a minute....all I have is a couple of items-a pack of gum and a bottle of water so do you mean $3.50?!?" To which the cashier replies, "No ma'am, I mean $350.00 unless you have any more coupons other than the ones she gave me already" For a minute you are completely puzzled and then you realize what is happening, the cashier is charging you for items from the lady who was just in front of you! So you quickly exclaim, "Sir, why should I have to pay for that lady's stuff - I don't even know her and I don't even like half of the stuff she bought!"
The cashier can handle this situation in one of two ways, he can either apologize and tell you he's sorry but that's just the way it is -take it or leave it for the next girl in line OR he can thank you for bringing this to his attention, apologize that he almost made a huge mistake that could've cost him his job and then assure you that he trashed her ticket and started a brand new one just for you.
Sooooooooo, Mr Cashier....do you choose to make her pay for the baggage from the person before her or do you choose to give her the new and improved ticket?
"You build on failure. You use it as a stepping stone. Close the door on the past. You don't try to forget the mistakes, but you don't dwell on it. You don't let it have any of your energy, or any of your time, or any of your space."
~Johnny Cash
xoxo,
Faith
Yes,you are correct,I can relate Faith! I think sometimes it is not even the "cashier's" fault, but the person that is in line in front of you that LOVES that their "groceries" are being paid for so they won't take responsibility and pay their own check...they continue to stand there even though they know that eventually they will have to pay or leave the "groceries" there, they just love the fact that they have control over our emotions, etc...for the moment. Another good lesson to be learned here is if the "cashier" doesn't take control and start a new ticket-you have the right and should not feel guilty about leaving the line and going to a new cashier. I mean after all, it is you who is swiping the debit! MoSy!
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