It's the Little Things that Count

The New York police became convinced that the young man was selling illegal drugs out of his booth.  The Federal Bureau of Investigation and the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency began to send disguised agents through his toll booth at random times throughout his work shift.  The M&Ms they collected were taken back to their various laboratories for chemical analyses.  Nothing incriminating was ever found.

Eventually, the young man was fired for attracting a disproportionate amount of commuters such that it disrupted the flow of traffic at peak commuting hours.

In the end, however, the union forced the authorities to rehire the young man with payment of lost wages on the condition that he would no longer dispense anything from his toll booth.  The authorities were disappointed to find that drivers continued to queue at his booth.  When interviewed, commuters indicated that they preferred to render their toll "to a friend."

It would appear, at least in this case, that it "was the little things that counted.""

Every day we all have opportunities to make a difference in someone else's life.  If these opportunities are seized by us, they can make a difference in someone else's life (and in the process even our own).

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Please remember, this writing reflects my own experience and opinions.  If you, or a loved one, are experiencing the symptoms of schizophrenia, or any other mental illness, you should seek professional assistance.