The tiniest gesture

This morning yesterday's funk was better but not totally gone. The day started out just bleh, so I did what I do most every morning.

Run.

Today was one of those I made myself do it. The weather wasn't too bad and, except for the workers in the park setting up for the next festival, it was pretty deserted outside like most weekend mornings.

I turned the corner after a couple of blocks on one of my regular routes and saw a guy I know. He was standing there with his dog, holding his shirt and stretching after his run.

Then he did the simplest thing. He reached his hand out and up for a high five as I ran by.

Since I'm so short, I had to stretch to reach his hand. The timing was perfect, and I swear his energy transferred through his palm to me. Just a simple touch gave me a boost that may have changed my mood and the course of the day.

The gesture was simple but so powerful. I'll bet he didn't know such a small thing could make such a big difference.

Love to the single girls,
Addison