On Wednesday of this week, I posted about what I encountered at the coffee shop across the street from my home. Since then, to my delight, several friends have sent me photos of their rocks … from a long-time favorite to their child’s new-found stone. So, I’m sharing my post here to keep things “rocking on!”

Before work today, I sat in a locally owned coffee shop enjoying a toasty warm chai as I wrote a bit. A mom and little boy (maybe age 5) came in, and he went up to the barista and opened up his hand, “Look at my favorite rock!” A conversation ensued between the boy and the barista for quite some time. Chat ended, coffee shared, good-byes waved.

The barista walked over toward me and stated, “Wasn’t that great? He’s so excited about his rock! And guess what, I have a favorite rock too — had it for years. I’m going to bring it in so I can show it to him next time he’s here. I love his energy!”

He also shared that February had been a hard month of “knock downs” but he’d prayed and heard God say, “just take a step forward” …. then today the boy showed up, they talked rocks, and the child gave him a sticker: “You Got This!”

The bearded barista’s eyes sparkled with joy and a tear. His happiness apparent and radiant. Fully felt.

So… share your rocks! The pretty ones, the unique ones, the ugly ones, the heavy ones, the magic ones.

From a boy’s hand to a man’s heart to a woman’s post… a rock lifted spirits.

What might your rock do?