Through New Eyes

The humidity in the air was overwhelming as I walked out of the building that I work in. I walked over to my usual place to get some sun and air and just enjoy my 15 minute break. As I was standing there, I saw a man who appeared to be homeless,pushing a grocery cart filled with empty cans and bottles across the street from where I was standing. He was getting ready to cross 4 lanes of street-way. When he was almost to the other side of the busy street I asked God to show me this man through his eyes. As I thought this, the man turned completely around looked at me, smiled and then waved to me. With a big smile on my face I lifted my arm and waved back to him.
I stood there just speechless with the smile still on my face as I acknowledged what had just taken place.
Because of where I was standing I know the man never saw me as he walked by me on the other side of the street. I know that this man had responded to God as God had responded to me. This was a most magical moment for me.
I'm still pondering the meaning of it all, but one thing I do know, I felt an overwhelming sense of gratitude, to the man that heard God and to God for hearing me. I also wondered how many people had given this man a smile and a wave today? I only hope the that my smile and wave blessed him as much as his did me.
I know now that I want to spend every day seeing people, especially the strangers in my life through God's eyes. I want to feel the love that filled me for this man, for every living person, animal and creature in this wonderful place we call life.
Namaste'