Standing in line to order coffee at the local coffee shop, I was flanked on my right side by a young father and his 2 year-old son. He had just filled up the large-sized dish with some frozen yogurt and was waiting to pay. I watched as the young boy stood reaching for the not-yet-paid-for prize being held in his father’s hands, letting out small cries of anticipation. The father finally yielded and let his son hold the dish in his hands. He further bargained and said, “You can hold it, but you can’t eat any yet.” The young boy held the dish, which in his hands looked the size of a popcorn bowl. Being prepared to relinquish my spot (since I was next in line), when the girl behind the counter attempted to take my order, I gestured to this father and son pair and said, “Oh, you can help them first.” The young dad said, “Thank you, sir.” I responded, referring to his son, “He looked like he was in a hurry.” “Well, yeah. I would be too”, he answered jokingly. Continuing on, after this brief interlude, I proceeded to let the clerk take my order.
This small addition to my wait in line wasn’t really that big a deal to me. I wasn’t in a big hurry. Now, do I deserve a gold star for this—some kind of medal, perhaps? Certainly not. Although, I would have settled for a free cookie from the clerk. But none was offered (sigh).
Why did I do this? Well, I could tell that waiting, at that moment, was a much bigger deal to that 2 year-old than it was to me. At his age, he hadn’t yet learned the value of patience—and isn’t expected to. It comes later, bit by bit, a little at a time. I knew he would get a greater deal of gratification in receiving his item first than I would in receiving my coffee. After all, how could I stand in the way of a 2-year old and his FroYo?
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I also watched, during this time, how the barista was frantically working behind the counter to make three separate drinks for the previous group of customers. She was working by herself, so she had a lot to handle. I guess I felt some compassion for her as well. I didn’t want to appear to be just another impatient customer in line, only adding to the pressure she had on her. So, I guess my kind gesture really had a two-fold purpose.
What I’ve learned in my life, so far, is that trampling over the flower bed to get to my destination isn’t always the best way to go. The flowers are there for a reason. They’re meant to be enjoyed. Just like life—it’s meant to be enjoyed. And it’s hard to do that when you’re always in a hurry. Something that this young boy will learn himself someday. But he doesn’t have to learn it today. Until then, he can happily enjoy his FroYo.