Stories of Kindness from Around the World

Connecting with each other through pain


--by starryskies, posted Nov 28, 2015
A couple of weeks ago I went to a new massage therapist. I was having a tough day and she listened to me and encouraged me. At some point I began crying, releasing the pent up emotions. After the session, she e-mailed me and asked me if I would be interested in doing an exchange... massages for Reiki (I'm certified in Reiki)... to help me save money since I'm undergoing treatments for Lyme disease and the supplements/etc. can add up. I happily accepted! We met today and it was awesome!

Earlier today, on my way to yoga, I saw a woman who was homeless and holding up a sign asking for help. I parked my car nearby and walked up to her, offering her the care bag I was carrying with food, personal care items, and an encouraging card. She began crying then I began crying, then we exchanged hugs and phone numbers. I hope I can continue to be of service.

Thankful for new friends I meet on the journey! Love to all of you and big big ((hugs))!
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Readers Comments

splain wrote: First I know Lyme disease can be so debilitating and hard to do things. You are an an outstanding person. Your gracious and caring act of giving to this homeless woman, and connection was perfect for both of you. Homeless people aren't called invisible for nothing. Most people don't even see them. you did so well today. a million hugs of healing to you and to her
kiwicat wrote: Oh, this is heart melting on so many levels. Big hugs to you x x x
mish wrote: Massage can sometimes result in emotions being released. In massage school they told us not to be surprised by clients crying on the table. Glad you can exchange healing modalities; that's greet. Sending healing love & light your way, Starry. Bless you for caring & sharing with the homeless woman today.
lt33 wrote: Wow what an amazing story with the homeless lady how she trusted u enough to share her phone no with you what u did she won't forget I hope u find something to help u with pain that's very thoughtful of u to care for others while you're dealing with a huge amount if pain take care my friend hugs 💕
Savraj wrote: So kind of you to help this woman. I will send you distant Reiki🌺
kjoyw wrote: What a wonderful connection you have made with this woman. You are amazing! I always cry during acupuncture and during a massage. It is very normal and a wonderful, healing release of those emotions that will at some point become toxic if they are held in.
terre wrote: So happy that you can exchange services with your massage therapist. It benefits you both. And thank you for seeing and then helping the homeless woman. Kindness all over the place.
kindmyst wrote: Thanks for sharing these two instances of great kindness.
leoladyc728 wrote: Even though you were experiencing your own grief, you were kind enough to help someone else. Blessings to you.
melnotes wrote: What a wonderful exchange!

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