Lessons from M&Ms

I once was stuck at the Pittsburgh airport for 36 hours. It was one of the famous snow storms about 5 years ago. Sitting in the terminal, I was determined to stay calm. So I read and slept and looked around. I was very proud of myself for not losing it during the delay.

Then I saw a man go buy bags of M&Ms.

He opened them up, walked around the terminal, and started handing them out to everyone waiting. Just a few M&Ms – but amazing how it changed everyone’s mood. Moments later people started sharing whatever food and treats they had with each other.

I was left looking at myself, thinking just a moment before how proud I was that I hadn’t lost my cool, totally focused on how well I was doing, oblivious to everyone else. What a lesson for me of giving from the M&M man.

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Aryeh Ben David Introduces Ayeka
An Inspiring Series

"This is a wonderful and inspiring series. I think it is crucial for everyone to really take the time to focus on these issues."
A Needed Framework

"Bringing God into one's daily life, and specifically into one's relationships, is a task that is not always easy but undeniably important.
I would even go as far to say that if we do not focus on this task that we are, on some level, missing the point of our existence. So, I really want to commend you for recognizing the need for this and creating a framework for us to nurture our relationship with God and with others in our lives."
The Challenge of Being Considerate

"Airplanes are a good place to find and express living in the Image of God. It's tight, crowded, and there is little personal space. People are challenged just to get up to go to the bathroom, or to find places to put their arms.
People are tired. Stressed. Nobody knows if the other person is going to an important business meeting, to visit a sick relative, or if it's just their first time flying.
It's a good opportunity to behave as you think God might. Seeing others being accommodating, even in challenging circumstances, is inspiring. I try to be as giving as possible, as considerate as possible.
Sometimes it IS challenging, but that's the part that makes one notice that it's an effort to behave differently than one might otherwise be naturally inclined."

Lessons from M&Ms

Aryeh Ben David Introduces Ayeka

An Inspiring Series

A Needed Framework

The Challenge of Being Considerate