The story worth a million

Let me tell you this little story:

the incredible story of a little boy

who was blessed to have lunch with

God to the content of his mind's desire.

An unassuming boy wanted to meet God. He knew it was a long trip to where God lived, so he filled his backpack with a bag of potato chips and a six-pack of root beer before setting out on his journey. When he had walked about three blocks, he reached a park where he met an old woman. She was sitting in the park, just staring at a few pigeons. The boy sat down next to her and opened his backpack. He was about to take a drink from his can of root beer when he noticed that the old lady looked hungry, so he offered her some chips. She gratefully accepted it and smiled at him... Her smile was so pretty that the boy wanted to see it again, so he offered her a can of root beer. Again, she smiled at him. The boy was delighted. They sat there all afternoon eating and smiling, but never said a word. As twilight approached, the boy realized how tired he was and he got up to leave; but before he had gone more than a few steps, he turned around, ran back to the old woman, and gave her a hug. She gave him her biggest smile ever. When the boy opened the door to his own house a short time later, his mother was surprised by the look of joy on his face. His face was emitting rays of joy. She asked him, "What did you do today that made you so happy?" He replied, "I had lunch with God." But before his mother could respond, he added, "You know what? She's got the most beautiful smile I've ever seen!" Meanwhile, the old woman, also radiant with joy, returned to her home. Her son was stunned by the look of peace on her face and he asked, "Mother, what did you do today that made you so happy?" She replied, "I ate potato chips in the park with God." However, before her son responded, she added, "You know, he's much younger than I expected." Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of love and care: all of which have the potential to turn a life around. People come into our lives for a reason. Appreciate those God-given moments. Embrace all and everything with equal satiety! My intention here is to tell you that the God of your understanding and imagination may differ from His actual size and shape. May be, He is within you or within your friend or within a total stranger, the reason why your attempts to find Him in Churches, Temples, Mosques and Synagogues do not produce the desired outcome. A new outlook is what is needed which I do demand for the creation of a better world... Enjoy the rest of your week-end! Love, Prof. Dr. Alex Abraham Odikandathil