Have you seen the commercial about Values? The elderly dad is lying in a hospital bed (presumably, dying) and the daughter comes to visit. It is apparent that this is the first she has seen her dad ill and as she is sitting by his bedside, she reminices about the things he has done for her (taught her to ride a bike, giving her away at her wedding, etc.).
They play it a lot on several stations...and every time they do, I cry. And I can't turn the TV channel...I have to watch it...everytime. Now obviously, it reminds me of my dad (which is why I cry...duh), but this is not the reason for this post, because I believe that it has another message...
What goes around, comes around.
I am a believer in this concept. I have seen it happen many times, through generations. People get what they give out. The commercial is a good reminder to always to the right thing...not the right thing for YOU, but the right thing period. This means letting go, losing, walking away, smiling when you feel like yelling, saying your sorry when it's not your fault. It also means standing up for others, fighting when you feel like walking away, loving when you want to hate, having faith when hope is all lost.
So the next time you are watching the TV and you see this commercial, look for the deeper message.
Live the deeper message. Do the right thing.
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