I will always remember the day I "played God." Michael and I had flown to Honolulu
Typical in all of Honolulu
Somehow, I managed to
jam the slot's mechanism when I inserted my bills. The driver, Michael and I
did our best to make the mechanism work as the bus moved on and picked up
passengers. The bus driver had a lot of hope.
Alas, the mechanism just would not cooperate. Frustrated passengers
tried to hand their money to the driver who refused to accept them. He said he would be violating office
policy if he took money.
From the airport to where Michael and I got off the bus near
the end of the bus' destination, every passenger who got on the bus rode for free.
Michael kept smiling throughout the ride even as the bus
driver kept throwing looks my way that clearly showed the consternation on his face.
As soon as we got off the bus, Michael finally burst out
laughing. With a twinkle in his eye, he said: "You blessed a lot of people,
today."
He chose to look at things that way.
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| Michael M. Murphy III (June 28, 1944 - May 26, 2006) |
- Ariel Murphy
What a wonderful man he must have been. What a blessing you got to know him.
ReplyDeleteYes, I was indeed blessed and in many ways: in knowing him; in knowing myself better and in finding wisdom about the things that truly matter. Michael was true to his name, an archangel.
DeleteThank you Carrie for your comment. My aloha to you!
That was a Beautiful Story Ariel. Thanks for sharing. You were blessed to have him in your life.
ReplyDeleteTrue Gay Lynn!
DeleteRarely, I ride the buss. When I do, I always ask for a transfer.
ReplyDeleteWhen I know the transfer will expire before I can use it, after getting off the buss, I had the transfer to someone getting on a buss.
smiles all around!
That's being caring and loving Soul!
DeleteThere's a miracle everywhere you go, Ariel! Sometimes life can fall between your arms and there's nothing you can do about it but watch with twinkling eyes. What a gift for you to remember Michael's twinkling eyes, sunny outlook, and gentle laugh. And thank you for sharing that gift with us!
ReplyDeleteThanks Paul. I agree. Michael was a gift to me.
DeleteThank you for sharing your wonderful story. Michael was one who remain in alignment most of the time, I can feel his energy from his pic.and your description of him. Your story open up more in me, thank you again for sharing your memory of a wonderful human being.
ReplyDeleteMichael radiated a lot of good energy Karl.
DeleteI can see the twinkle in his eye - wonderful sentiments, Ariel on this special day - Aloha nui loa !
ReplyDeleteThanks Sir Pete! You're a real trooper! :)
DeleteI wish I had known him...
ReplyDeleteIn a way you probably did, Mitch!
DeleteWhat a wonderful way to memorialize Michael's life and memory, by sharing YOUR experience with HIS special view of life, Ariel! In the years since his passing, I'm sure you've heard Michael's voice tell you many times..."You blessed a lot of people, today!"
ReplyDeleteNothing ever happens by accident Paul. Some things were just meant to be, including learning to bless people on a daily basis. Thank you, Anam Cara!
DeleteGreat picture and great story Ariel. You were both blessed with your time together.
ReplyDeleteThank you Mary!
Deletegod blessing on u Ariel.. im missing my paul so much.. god has great plans for my paul , myself and my 2 wonder children..xoxo aloha
ReplyDeleteAlways have faith, Gina! XOXO!
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