Stories of Kindness from Around the World

A little bit of bliss after NYC cab ride


--by Cataleya, posted Mar 22, 2016
I was riding in a taxi to the the bus stop from where I was supposed to take the bus to NYC. It was going to be a long journey and I had packed some chocolates to eat on the way.

When the ride was over, I paid the driver the due amount along with some tip. He got my suitcase out of the trunk, I collected it and started walking away. So did he. However, something in my heart stirred - I recognized an opportunity to perform an act of kindness.

I decided that I wanted to give away all the chocolates to the driver that I was early on so excited to have for myself. After all, he had served me, even though it was just his job. I gave them away, saw the bright smile light up his face and the eyes shine like they were the star Sirius, and felt my heart swell with happiness. It was neither a big act nor a very giving one, but it was truly blissful.
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Readers Comments

ChristineAZ wrote: So nice! Good job!
mindyjourney wrote: Such a nice kindness, my friend :). Random act of chocolates!
savraj wrote: Beautiful kindness! To make someone smile like that is one of life's greatest joys!
leoladyc728 wrote: sweet chocolate for the driver. Kind of you.
melnotes wrote: How lovely :)
splain wrote: Power of the chocolate. such a good move on your part.
pluto178 wrote: Sweet.........literally lol x
lt33 wrote: Chocolate 🍫makes the 💜 happy
terre wrote: Very nice act of kindness! Thank you!

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