“It’s not instant. It’s something you do over a period of time. It began with green accents. I’d mix green into my nail polish, and put green streaks in my hair. There’s a small school across the street from our house. And whenever I walked our dog Dylan, I noticed that the children responded to the green. They’d give me little, timid waves. Oh, I love children. Little, happy people. They’re just so naturally there. And they love green. They’re drawn to it. Children are always bringing me green things, and dropping letters into my mailbox. Sometimes I can’t even read the handwriting, but it makes me so happy. People make me happy. They’re always so loving and sweet. I’ve never met a negative person—I just don’t bother with that part of people. When someone approaches me on the street, I give them a hug, and say something nice. It’s all that I’m looking for. And it’s all that I find. It really makes a big difference in life, not to be closed up. It’s a way of life. Whether you become a doctor, or a lawyer, or a green lady, you’re accomplishing what’s in your heart.” #comebacknyc
I love reading the stories on the Humans of New York Facebook page and today’s really touched me. I particularly appreciate her perspective on people; I made it bold in her comments above, because I loved it so much!
“It’s all that I’m looking for. And it’s all that I find.” Words to live by, for sure.
Actually, I realized that this wasn’t the first time I heard about the Green Lady. I had read an article in the New York Times a while ago. Click here if you want to learn more about her.
And finally, while we’re on the topic of being green, I want to leave you with this beautiful song about embracing what is and being who you are, by Kermit the Frog.