--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: If every day you were to walk past the…" description: "\"“If every day you were to walk past the same individual and ignore him, never smiling or saying hello or returning any kind gesture he extended toward ..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/f7e/richelle-e-goodrich-180_every-day_if-every-day-you-were-to-walk-past-the-s_1144687.jpg" --- # If every day you were to walk past the same individual and… ![“If every day you were to walk past the same individual and ignore him, never smiling or saying hello or returning any kind gesture he extended toward you, would you expect that same individual to readily respond if suddenly you were to implore his helping hand? Then don’t ignore God. Say ‘hello’…” quote by Richelle E. Goodrich](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/f7e/richelle-e-goodrich-180_every-day_if-every-day-you-were-to-walk-past-the-s_1144687.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/f7e/richelle-e-goodrich-180_every-day_if-every-day-you-were-to-walk-past-the-s_1144687.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/f7e/richelle-e-goodrich-180_every-day_if-every-day-you-were-to-walk-past-the-s_1144687.jpg) > ““If every day you were to walk past the same individual and ignore him, never smiling or saying hello or returning any kind gesture he extended toward you, would you expect that same individual to readily respond if suddenly you were to implore his helping hand? Then don’t ignore God. Say ‘hello’ now and then.”” [Richelle E. Goodrich](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/richelle-e-goodrich/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Consistently acknowledging others builds trust, and the same principle applies to a relationship with the divine; neglect leads to missed help. **In simple terms:** Treat people and God with consistent kindness. Key Takeaway Be present and greet often. Themes faith relationships kindness Mood reflective encouraging Type spiritual motivational When to use this quote - daily interactions - community service - prayer practice - volunteering Key Concepts reciprocity spiritual mindfulness Questions to Reflect On - Do you greet strangers? - How does gratitude affect your faith? A Different Perspective Ignoring can erode trust and limit support. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ No ratings yet [God](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/god/) [Helping hand](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/helping-hand/) [Pray](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/pray/) [Prayer](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/prayer/) [Richelle](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/richelle/) [Richelle-e-goodrich](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/richelle-e-goodrich/) [Richelle-goodrich](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/richelle-goodrich/) [Saying hello](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/saying-hello/) ## Related quotes > [Charisma is not just saying hello. 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