Kris,

This story (eventually) hits the nail on the head. It reminds me of a story I wrote some little while ago titled: "Pessimism to Optimism via Australia" Like your story, it shows how being a bit more thoughtful re your reaction to others can change two lives - theirs & yours. Here's a link:

https://medium.com/illumination/pessimism-to-optimism-via-australia-how-to-change-your-attitude-to-life-34354bd4e2b2?source=friends_link&sk=76ff193677ea283d57e498dfc72e46e7

I hope you like it.

By-the-way, thanks for following me. I've reciprocated and I'm following you now.

Fred