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On Kindness

5/14/2017

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​On my way home from Amman, Jordan, I was involved in a car accident. The taxi driver hired to bring me to the airport lost control of the vehicle as he turned into Queen Alia International, and hit two poles, knocking one over. The passenger in the taxi was fine, as was I. But the driver was unresponsive.
The passenger got out of the broken car, front end and windshield smashed in, to check on the driver. Upon opening the driver side door and lowering his seat, I put my hand under the driver’s head, and checked his pulse. Thankfully, he was alive. Thankfully, we were all alive.

I stayed in the back holding the driver’s head as his body seized and convulsed, and he grasped for air. By this point, several bystanders had arrived, all men, all speaking Arabic. They began to pray over the driver, reciting verses from the Koran; one man began to play music from the Koran on his cell phone. Several asked if I was OK in broken English, as they poured water over the driver’s face in an attempt to wake him – my fingers still checking his pulse. The EMTs arrived almost 20 minutes later, and after much deliberation, gently pulled the driver out of the car.

I was reminded that I was no longer in the west. 

The EMTs insisted that I be checked. I didn’t understand all that they were saying, but managed to convey to them that I was fine. One of the bystanders driving another taxi offered to bring me the rest of the way to the airport. When I got into the back of his car, I broke down and cried. I was terribly shaken, and all by myself.

The driver did not speak English, but tried his best to console me nevertheless: “I am so sorry, Madame. No worries, Madame. You are OK, Madame.” I paid him for the ride when we got to the entrance of the airport, and he carried my luggage inside. He wanted to hug me as a final comfort, but hesitated. Being a woman (and a foreigner) in another country, I don’t doubt that he wanted to be respectful. We shook hands instead.

On my way to check in, another bystander, also catching a flight, greeted and led me to my check-in counter. He waited, checked in to his flight, and then walked with me to my gate. We talked; he was from Egypt flying to Ghana for business. He asked me questions about the United States, trying to ease my distress. Before we parted ways, he advised me to order a nice stiff drink on the plane to calm my nerves. We laughed and said our goodbyes.

As my flight took off, I began to feel calm. The farther away from the scene, the calmer I’d become. 

A higher power was looking over me that early morning. While I am grateful to be alive, and grateful that the driver would go on to make a full recovery, I am the most grateful for those bystanders who comforted me as best they could. Complete strangers went out of their way to ensure my well-being, and I’d like to think that this was not some random occurrence, that this would happen anywhere. No matter who you are, or the religion you practice, or the gender pronouns you use, or the language you speak, or the country in which you live, or the president of said country, kindness is universal.

Kindness is universal.

Check your horoscopes to see what’s in store this week ahead, and don’t forget to read for your Ascendant sign, too.  
32 Comments
Olivia
5/14/2017 08:37:39 pm

This is a great post!

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Tracey
5/17/2017 08:11:41 am

Thanks, Olivia!

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Lowell
5/15/2017 08:18:07 am

Moments like these are portals to the divinity that surrounds us in people, animals, places, things as well as all that is transcendent. Thank you for this story and for helping me put things in perspective. Very glad to hear that you were unharmed and deeply transformed.

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Rosie
5/15/2017 08:24:30 am

I'm so glad to hear you are OK!

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Tracey
5/17/2017 08:11:53 am

Thanks, Rosie!

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Margaret
5/15/2017 09:12:48 am

This is beautiful, and why I think everyone should travel. It reveals to us that we are more alike than we are different, and people are basically good.

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Margaret
5/17/2017 08:12:18 am

Agreed, Margaret! I also genuinely believe that people are basically good.

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calston link
5/15/2017 11:18:33 am

I'm really glad to hear you're blessedly doing well. You are correct, kindness is universal and protection comes in many forms. Be blessed Love!

CSA - Esiri Counseling Ministries

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Tracey
5/17/2017 08:12:29 am

Thanks Calston!

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Janene
5/15/2017 11:24:10 am

I am so glad you and everyone there is or will be ok.Your message of the blog is beautiful and I agree with you, kindness is universal.

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Tracey
5/17/2017 08:12:40 am

Thanks, Janene!

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Nic Jones
5/15/2017 12:37:58 pm

WOW Tracey! This is such a heartfelt and moving post! I'm grateful that you and the driver are well. This just goes to show that some people still know what being kind and helping one another is all about! It's good to know this still exist in this crazy world we live in!

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Tracey
5/17/2017 08:13:01 am

Thanks, Nic Jones!

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Janeen H.
5/15/2017 12:49:47 pm

Prayers for your continued healing. Sometimes people surprise you in an amazingly POSITIVE way.

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Tracey
5/17/2017 08:13:12 am

Thank you, Janeen!

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Kevin
5/15/2017 02:18:55 pm

Praying for you

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Tracey
5/17/2017 08:13:26 am

I'll take those prayers, Kevin. Thank you!

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Jennifer Johnson
5/15/2017 04:58:08 pm

Glad.you're okay. A d yes it is universal.

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Tracey
5/17/2017 08:13:36 am

Thanks, Jennifer!

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Kate B
5/15/2017 05:46:26 pm

Beautiful story.

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Tracey
5/17/2017 08:13:46 am

Thanks, Kate B.!

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Stacey Gilchrist
5/15/2017 05:46:57 pm

Oh my goodness Tracey....so happy to hear that you and the driver are ok. Thank GOD!!!

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Tracey
5/17/2017 08:13:55 am

Thanks Stacey!!

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FALON
5/15/2017 06:41:43 pm

Your vibration is universal. Words don't have to be spoken all the time. Sometimes your presence speak for itself. Beautiful story.

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Tracey
5/17/2017 08:15:01 am

Thanks, Falcon. Presence, in my world, is absolutely important. Words are not always essential - just knowing that someone is *there* makes a world of difference.

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Nina
5/16/2017 05:35:39 am

Thank GOD you are okay!

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Tracey
5/17/2017 08:15:11 am

Thanks, Nina!

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Tracey Williams
5/16/2017 03:24:08 pm

I am so happy and grateful everything worked out. GOD BLESS ALL THE STRANGERS.

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Tracey
5/17/2017 08:15:30 am

Yes!! God Bless All The Strangers! Thanks, Tracey xoxo

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Fjolla link
5/16/2017 08:05:46 pm

Tracey my dear, you have such a long journey in front of you because of your gift to see things you are able to see. I am grateful for your honest story and it made me cry thinking of all the kindness I have been given and have given. I wasn't conscious about it earlier, but while in almost mid 30s, I am able to depict who gives me love as a return for my respect and love and affection. If only we payed more attention to those around us and showed more kindness as you rightfully named it, oh, life would be a wonderland! All my love! xoxo Fjolla

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Tracey
5/17/2017 08:17:49 am

I agree, Fjolla. Kindness takes little effort, and it makes a big impact. If only we were more kind and loving and respectful to each other, what a difference we'd see in the world. Thanks so much for leaving your comment - I miss you! I hope we see each other again soon - xoxo!

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Sylvia
5/20/2017 10:58:26 am

Tracey, I am sorry to read about this, but am glad to hear that you are good and that the driver was ok. I too am grateful for the many kindnesses that have been shown to me throughout my life and try remind myself daily to remember to show it in return. Every day is a gift as I am reminded constantly when watching the way things play out. Take care of yourself! Hugs!

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