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for critical thinking anyone? This was a news item a long time ago. I remember a friend sending it to me. It really happened. Sorry you are so pessimistic. and of course there are many different people in this world. A good block would not wait in line, but a sizeable block like me (most the time) would wait in line for Johnny's thought for the day. Obviously you and I are in different blocks of the people in the world. and thats okay. Why would we all want to think alike. then the world would be boring. co

A beautiful reminder that the seemingly small actions often make the biggest impact. Plus any one of us can be kind if we choose to. Thank you Johnny so much for your kindness and caring as you share uplifting thoughts of the day. Big hug from my heart to yours, Kristin

We can go through life leading with love or leading with suspicion. I choose to (try to) lead with love. There's no reason for me to question its validity. And yes, I am one person who will wait in line just to have someone wait on them. I often stand in line and a worker will come and encourage me to use the self-checkout, at which I respectfully decline. I hope to have Johnny bag my groceries one day:).

Regarding the comments of "Critical Thinking Anyone" and "Dsanchez" - you have missed the whole point. Does it matter if it is "really true"? It teaches a 'principle' and talks about an attitude. Whether or not Johnnie really exists is immaterial. I would like to do something that is 'outward'. It may not be writing a little note like Johnnie ("and yes, I would wait in line to receive a "little slip of paper with a cute saying" on it, because I'm what YOU would call a "smuck"), but it makes me think as to what I could do to brighten up someones day. And those that are writing praises about this video do "have their eyes open". Maybe you should try it instead of tearing it down, smuck.

Do people actually believe this obviously fabricated story? Think about it for two seconds. Can you name one person in your entire social circle that would stand in a long line at the grocery store to get a piece of paper? Does recieving a slip of paper with a cute saying on it drive someone to say "forget my grocery budget, I'll go to the store and buy stuff I don't need"? C'mon folks, this trainer is obviously using a mythical token disabled person to advance hercommercial interests. The amount of positive feedback this video is getting is disturbing. Yea it's a great story but reacting to everything with your feelings is exactly what lead to the Republican takeover of our government. Open your eyes.

@Brooks you said, "Our pastor told this story in church this morning and I immediately suspected it wasn't true. No identifying details. People going nuts over a slip of paper in their bags with a pithy little saying on it. The woman who patronizes the store every time she drives by, just to get the "thought of the day." Come on. Some people might enjohy it, but it wouldn't cause tons of people to start buying more groceries. That's like going to a particular Chinese restaurant just because they have great fortune cookies. The fact that the kid who came up with the idea was disabled. Also, I worked as a bag boy in high school, and at least where I worked, bag boys weren't assigned a particular checkout; you just went wherever you were needed. I respectfully disagree with those of you who claim it doesn't matter if it's true or not. The story is cited as an example of "what can really happen" when someone, even of limited ability, decides to make a difference. If it didn't really happen, then it's not a valid example of 'what can really happen.'"

I thought the same thing. This is very likely one of those fabricated feel-good tales we tell ourselves to feel better or sell consulting services. While the "thought of the day" may have actually happened, I find it hard to believe that people would buy groceries they don't need or wait in line to receive a piece of paper.

"Johnny's" gesture was thoughtful, but to say that this would "change the lives of his customers" is absurd. If anything, it would be create more of an impact if "Johnny" would create a Twitter account and share his thoughts - plus he wouldn't waste paper.

Get real, people.

We are all moved by endeavors of the heart

This is an incredible story! Its inspirational and heartfelt! I love that Johnny had the inspiration to do this for others. Having a child with disabilities myself, I love that he provided love to others and that they were just as loving in their kindness to him.

Johnny loved, he cared, he wanted to make a difference. He asked his father to help him. He can up with these thoughts for the day and look how many people in the neighborhood responded. They would stand for a long time in lines to r receive Johnny's thought for the day. When we truly love and care that much about the happiness of all who love and care, then we can make this kind of difference. Thank you, dear Johnny.

A pure innovation from heart!

He obviously did not feel like he could make a difference but with the right people in his life, he was encouraged to find a way to brighten everyone's day!

this history made me cry, it is nice to met people with pure feelings in this time