The Kindness of Peace of Mind

"Work and live to serve others, to leave the world a little better than you found it and garner for yourself as much peace of mind as you can.  This is happiness."
―  David Sarnoff

Two mothers I know got together last week.  As their children played together, they coordinated schedules because one was going out of town for a few days.  "We can never both be gone at the same time," the mother who was leaving always says.  Later that day, she e-mailed her friend, "Thank you for the gift of peace of mind. I can leave tomorrow knowing that you are only a phone call away."

Peace of mind is an incredible thing.  Many of us make all kinds of arrangements trying to provide it for ourselves, financially, professionally...  But despite our best laid plans, we frequently need others.  And there is a special comfort in knowing that we can count on certain people to be there for us and to share the kindness of peace of mind.