The superintendent abruptly shut off the water with a broad smile, closing his arms around me as if to say, 'I made the sidewalk beautiful just for you!' It turned my cranky mood into gratitude, reminding me of the kindness that exists even on the hottest days.
In that moment of irritation, I wasn't just passing a super or facing annoyance; it became a reminder of how small acts of kindness can change our outlook completely. Sometimes, we need the world to surprise us.
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