November 19, 2025: The Cart Test

Do this every time you go to the store: return your shopping cart.

I know, it sounds preachy. But hear me out.

Loose carts cause car scratches and dings. Plus, scattered ones make life tougher for staff.

Empathy means thinking beyond your immediate convenience.

But there’s a bigger reason: it’s the difference between “no one will know” and “I’ll know.”

It does something to your spirit when you do helpful things when no penalty exists for skipping the effort. Little unseen acts build character and inspire others.

I call it “anonymous goodness.”

Consider the humble grocery cart a perfect place to start.