Intuition and Integrity

in·tu·i·tion  [in-too-ish-uhn, -tyoo-] – noun

1. direct perception of truth, fact, etc., independent of any reasoning process.

2. a fact, truth, etc., perceived in this way.

3. a keen and quick insight.

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That is the feeling I clung to as I decided to let a homeless mechanic man, dirty from the tips of his fingers to his elbows, into my car "to drive across the street, where's it's shaded, and I have my equipment," {said the old, rough in appearance gentleman, maybe somewhere between 50 - 60 years of age} 

FYI, this introduction happened while I was at Advanced Auto trying to find out if my a/c relay was faulty...while looking under my hood.  {During Layla's Gymnastics Lesson - 1 hour}

Long story short.  My "compressor is shot."  Yeah, we are talking big dinero! $$$$$$$

And this man SAVED me!!!  After I "go in an get some a/c oil, it's 'bout $6.00"  - he got the compressor running.  Then he checked my freon levels and said it was low.  "Go in an purchase one can of freon, not a bottle, a can!"  Meanwhile, I was watching him rig up a wire connection he made....and Ta-Da!!!!!

My a/c was blowing colder than an ice cube...probably has not blown like that since it was brand new!!!

He then proceed to say, "That should hopefully get you through the summer, but you will need a new compressor..ya know, I'm just tryin' to support my two grandchildren and just make it.  Been a mechanic for mercedes for almost 20 yrs..." {then he goes into a bit of a long one} "Go take that good relay back and get your money back!" 

I paid him what I had on me...not enough.  Asked where I could find him.  And he said, "Right here.  Ask for Stan." 

I told him, as he was walking away..."Stan!  {he turned}  I'll be praying for you.  And your grandchildren.  Thank you."  He smiled, and thanked me....and kept walking.

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in·teg·ri·ty [n-teg-ri-tee] – noun

1. adherence to moral and ethical principles; soundness of moral character; honesty.

2. the state of being whole, entire, or undiminished: to preserve the integrity of the empire.

3. a sound, unimpaired, or perfect condition: the integrity of a ship's hull.
 
When I picked Layla up from Gym, right on time, I might add.  {whew!!}  Her Power Word for the month was INTEGRITY!!!!!  And it made me smile.  Big. 
 
Coach {to kids}:  Integrity means, You say what you mean and you mean what you say.  Don't lie.  Stay true to your word.
 
Integrity.  That's what Stan has.  Among many other great qualities, I'm sure.  Qualities that our society may never even take the chance to get to know because of Stan's appearance.  And I understand that.  I get it.  We have to be cautious and careful with whom we choose to trust.  But, I also think that is where the intuition comes in. 
 

I guess what I am trying to say is:

 
1.  Really try not to judge others on how they look.  We probably can't even imagine a day in some other human lives...homeless, hungry, HOT, sick, etc, etc, etc.....

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2.  Trust your gut.  Intuition.  Try and HELP others when you can. 

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3.  Believe and know that there are still really good, stand up people left in this world!!  With Integrity.

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4.  Just because someone may look like this....

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...doesn't mean they can't be your angel.   

 I know Stan was mine yesterday.  And I can't stop thinking about him.  And I know he was sent from above.

Try not to become a man of success but rather try to become a man of value.

~ Albert Einstein

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A man has to live with himself, and he should see to it that he always has good company. 

~ Charles Evans Hughes

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Don't try to be different.  Just be good.  To be good is different enough. 

~ Arthur Freed