I was at the DMV yesterday and a man sat next to me and started talking with me. I suspect he was flirting ... with a mask on). Anyhow we immediately jumped into some deep conversation. Found out we were from the same small city nearby. Same age, both have twin sons, etc.

I have been at my wit's end about the positivity of my existence. He said something to me that really hit deep.

He briefly mentioned how he had been in prison and seemed to get on his feet with his own business and such. And then he said something about him being glad that God put him on this earth for a reason.

I felt like if an ex inmate feels blessed after being released then I should feel grateful too. Grateful that I've never been in his shoes but also grateful because in spite of whatever circumstances got him there in the first place he was looking at the present and future with positivity and that made me feel like, as a woman of faith, I should have that kind of confidence in God's love for me too.

My number was called and as I got up I shook his hand, thanked him and told him he really didn't know how much that meant to me.

I know not everyone here is necessarily a religious person but I think we all can take value in what this kind stranger had to say.

Solid dude. ❤️