The willing broom
“Andy brought enthusiasm to sweeping. The dust brought reinforcements.”
A Little Heavenly Perspective
In Gus The Guardian, Andy loves spending time at his father Homer’s service station. The manuscript finds him sweeping the garage floor with more enthusiasm than skill. This original reflection imagines his determined effort meeting a little dust that refuses to cooperate. Gus watches unseen, amused by the contest but pleased with the boy behind the broom. Andy does not have to be an expert to be helpful. A small job, done with a willing heart, is a good place to grow.
The simple lesson:
Bring a willing heart to small jobs. Helping matters, even while you’re still learning.
— Gus
Gus · Original Gus-ism by Andrew Richards
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