I arrived at the airport, smiling and chatting with a few people as we deplaned. It was such a nice day, so I decided to walk over to Terminal A to grab my rental car.
Everything was smooth sailing… until I opened the back door to put in my luggage. That’s when it hit me.
No luggage.
I had left my bag in the overhead bin on the plane.

Gratitude in Action
I quickly locked up my rental car and hustled back to the terminal, where three kind souls, Antonio, Lisa, and Bella who made sure my bag was returned to me safely.
And in that moment, I paused. I reflected. And I realized how blessed I am.
Here’s what I took away from that simple (but very real) detour:

1. Even if my bag had been permanently lost, there was nothing in it I couldn’t replace.
2. Gratitude is my resting place. Because of that, I was able to focus on the gifts in the moment instead of the inconvenience.
3. A delay or change in plans is never the end of the story, it’s just an opportunity to keep walking.

In all my years of travel, I’ve never left a bag on a plane. But Friday reminded me to slow down, reflect, and return to gratitude.

Your Business Lesson for October
Just like my little bag mishap, sometimes in business we need to pause, reset, and remember what really matters. Small changes can bring big results and gratitude helps us see opportunities instead of obstacles.
This month, we’re encouraging business owners to take that next small step toward growth:
Try a Gift Card Program – Perfect for the upcoming holiday season, gift cards keep customers coming back and attract new ones.
Run a Quick Rate Review – Use our calculator to see if your current processing rates are really serving your business. A few minutes today could save you a lot tomorrow