02/01/2024
“Yesterday was a big day. I took my first flight with my son!
As you can imagine, or remember from experience, the first trip is a learning curve. We tried to pack light but still needed to find an efficient way to manage the stroller, car seat, car seat base, and all of our luggage.
I made it to the TSA agent at security, only to be informed I needed a boarding pass for the baby... Somehow, when checking our luggage, we missed the small box to confirm our “lap infant” was with us that would put his boarding pass on my phone. OK - I returned to the United desk, got the baby’s boarding pass, and went through security a second time.
All while my wife was in a separate security line because of an issue with her pre-check...
Finally I made it through security (while my wife was still in the other line), and sat on a bench to wait for her. At this time, the exhaustion of not sleeping much, waking up early, and travel preparations were catching up with me. While having a nice chat with a man I met, three women approached me.
“Excuse me... Are you Marcus?” One asked.
“Yes, I’m Marcus.” I responded.
“Are you Garden Marcus?”
“Yes, I am.” They smiled to each other.
“I thought it was you, and I knew you had a baby recently so I decided to come and ask.”
They follow me on social media and wanted to let me know they appreciate my content & positivity, and said our interaction was a great start to their trip.
Amidst the hustle, bustle, and the grind of travel I was fortunate to meet several awesome people, and have some uplifting conversations. This reminds me that when we lead with kindness, patience, and positivity we open ourselves up to quality interactions, and continued growth.
I was also reminded of the importance of being in the present moment. There’s a lot of negativity in the media that can weigh on us and make it hard to maintain a positive mindset. What’s happening in our personal lives can add to the chaos. I believe we can foster change in the world if we prioritize respect and connection with our fellow person.
Here’s to my next quality interaction. Maybe it will be with one of you.”
- via LinkedIn
