Today I listened to an interview with James Taylor. He recalled a time when he was young — about 18 — he had just broken up with his band and was alone in New York. He was really devastated and alone. His father called from North Carolina and could tell that his son was hurting. He told him, “Just wait. Don’t go anywhere. I’ll be there in 10 hours..” And he was. He drove to his son. James Taylor said it is one of the biggest riches of his life. He has money and fame. His greatest fortune is that his father was there for him. How beautiful! More than beautiful. It’s the kindness that stays with us. Makes us whole. Makes us rich. So be nice to someone. It makes a difference. It may just be their fortune.
July 9, 2017 at 2:22 pm
Great father, oh, that we could all be that good to our children. And to others we meet on the path through life.