Kindess ripples in a grocery store line, in Ireland

--by ARwin, posted Dec 20, 2015

A year ago while I was living in Dublin, I was in a supermarket waiting in the line to pay for my items after a long and tiresome day at work.

Since the line was long my eyes were wandering everywhere. When I was getting nearer until I noticed an elderly lady around in her late 80's just joined the last line of the another line opposite to where I was standing. Without any thought I went to her and told her that she can take my spot.

First she didn't accept saying that, "Oh! dear. It's a long line. I don't want to trouble you." I said, "No worries mam. It is not a problem for me." and I just smiled at her. Then she thanked me and I helped her to my spot then joined the line in the very last.

Within few seconds a couple of people standing in the line where I was standing started to offer me their spot and I ended up standing next to that elderly lady. For a moment it felt like that place was filled with kindness. Which was so beautiful to experience.

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Posted by ARwin
Dec 20, 2015
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Readers Comments

Breizh wrote: Hi,

This moved me to tears - it is the sort of thing i would have done too - you have a lovely warm heart xx

ritagnes wrote: Have had that happen to me a few times as well. Yea, the good old supermarket lines . . opportunities to share goodness.

AndiCas wrote: such a great opportunity to share kindness

kjoyw wrote: Wonderful supermarket kindnesses! Thank you!

foodbankcarlisa wrote: Wonderful story...you started a kindness chain reaction.

savraj wrote: Beautiful kindness and loving energy

mindyjourney wrote: that's how kindness is, my friend :). spreads like smiles :). thank you for sharing with us.

splain wrote: This kindness bug is so catching

deepee wrote: kindness all around!

pluto178 wrote: Oh that is so nice. x

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