A Natural Instinct to Give

--by 33danielle, posted Jul 4, 2015

While out for breakfast with my 23-year old son he told me about an experience he had earlier in the week. He was not sure if what he did was the right thing. As he was walking from the bus stop one morning he saw a man sitting off the sidewalk near some bushes. The man had clearly been having some hard times. He was covered in days of dirt and it looked a though he may have been homeless. The man looked up at my son and asked him for money as he peeled a bandage off of his leg. He told my son that a police dog had attacked him. Knowing this person might have been involved in criminal activity and could be dangerous my son reacted in a way that he himself questioned. He reached into his pocket and pulled out his change and handed what he had to the man. He left him there unsure if he had done the right thing. As he spoke about this to me, my heart glowed. I knew at that moment my son had grown into all I ever wanted for him. To live without judgment with a heart full of kindness. I was able to tell him I was proud and that if anything will change the world, it is kind acts like the one he did the other day. Take away all we know of crime, addiction & poverty and we have the same blood. Human connection is power. My son gave power and hope to another human being that day. I could not be more proud.

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Posted by 33danielle
Jul 4, 2015
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mish wrote: As well you should be, my kindness friend. You raised a beautiful son. Bless you both.

terre wrote: Kindness from the heart is always the right thing. He did well; you did well raising him. Blessings to you both.

brindlegirl wrote: Your son. What a beautiful soul. Your son saw and acted with his heart. He acted from a place of love. And that's all that ever matters. God bless him â™¥

KindMyst wrote: A kind young man, your dear son. â¤ï¸:))

MakeSomeoneSmile wrote: A wonderfully kind thing to do!

melnotes wrote: Your son did a very beautiful thing and you are a wonderful mother :)

33danielle wrote: Your comments are so warm! I will share them with my son to let him know we agree :)

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