If the heart is determined to be graciously kind, then every life situation presents one with an opportunity to spread such love and kindness. It’s all about what thoughts we’re preoccupied with.
Motorists in South Carolina who were pulled over for violations got a Thanksgiving surprise, as officers handed them a free turkey instead of tickets or fines.
Every turkey day for the past five years the Summerville Police Department has spread seasonal cheer with the program.
Drivers are pulled over and burst into laughter and relief when they are handed a turkey instead.
The department turns the annual, week-long event called ‘Turkey, no Ticket’, into a teaching experience for drivers.
They stop motorists who might normally have been issued written warnings or tickets for infractions like driving with an obstructed mirror, or minor speeding.
This year, Motorcycle Officers Bryan Young and T.J. Thomas gave out 12 turkeys donated by a local Harris Teeter supermarket. Police Chief Douglas Wright said that the project is also intended to foster goodwill between police and the community. “We feel that it is essential to utilize every unique idea to help break down the walls between the community and law enforcement.
“The holidays can be challenging for many reasons, so giving back to the community is another way to brighten the season for those who are struggling.”
He also said that his officers are always excited to take part in the project.
“Each year, the officers who are selected to participate absolutely love doing this particular outreach.
Life can be truly challenging, hence nothing is more beautiful than the exploration of every avenue to lift burdens off people’s shoulders and show them genuine kindness. It will make more sense and meaning if our corrective measures too are doused in kindness, love and compassion. Kindness is all humanity needs at the moment.