Negativity and selfishness gets great publicity in our social networking, indirect-contact society. You’d be led to believe the world’s running low on good people and that no one cares for or respects one another anymore. Their only concerns are themselves; and when they’re in need, no one is willing to lend them a hand without reward.
This is not the case. Kind, caring, selflessly-generous people still exist. Crystal Lewis is a shining example.
An all-time great singer and the inspirational voice of a generation, Lewis’ effortless blend of Pop, R&B, Jazz, Gospel, and Contemporary contributed to a historic 10-year span in the music industry. Between 1990 and 2000 she released seven classic albums – Let Love In, Remember, The Bride, Hyms: My Life, Beauty for Ashes, Fearless, and Gold, achieved Grammy nominations, Dove Awards, and endearing respect. Expect the same reception for her new album Together We Can (available May 13, 2022).
With an incredibly vast catalog that includes jazz and Spanish language releases, three and half decades later Lewis remains a beloved icon. Her diverse audience of long-established and new fans are always eager to hear her sing soulfully to their hearts.
While good at what she does, she’s also a good person and one who believes in helping others.
I asked Crystal Lewis to tell me about a time when she did something nice for someone that she didn’t know. Here’s what she shared.
“I was contacted by someone, this guy, to speak to his wife on Facetime for her birthday. I did not know either of them. We surprised her on a random Facetime call!
He reached out to me through Instagram. I was at somebody’s house, and I left the house to go sit in my car to call this complete stranger. And it was scary because it was a surprise!
Sometimes it’s fun to be somebody’s surprise but it’s also worrisome. Like, are they going to think this is cool? Or are they going to be like, ‘Oh, this is weird.’
But it was sweet, and we made her cry.
The times I’ve done little things like that, I always feel it’s a little unfair because I feel more like the gift was more for me with people’s response. It always strikes me as I’m the one surprised. I’m the one who got the gift of affirmation in that moment.
I don’t remember what was so compelling about the guy’s story, but he just reached out to me in a private message. He said you’re my wife’s favorite, it’s her birthday, she has no idea… Would you have time to just hop on a call and sing happy birthday to her.
And I remember feeling how cool! What a cool thing for this guy to do for his wife. How thoughtful. He’s been paying attention. I respected the fact that this person had a really thoughtful spouse.” |THIS.
[By Mr. Joe Walker – “The extra mile is only one mile more.”]
