Readers Comments
laughingsoul wrote: Thank you for sharing, oh, I think we are all equal it is just that we are taught to make differences in treating and perceiving each other. One day I hope we will change and our kind will communicate by connecting soul to soul or mind to mind just like you did for a moment. It felt amazing isn't it? ..
jemimainjapan wrote: Maybe all he needed that day was the recognition you gave him. Maybe this is why he smiled so broadly. I'm sure a smile rather than someone chucking coins at you while trying to avoid looking you in the eye is more of a gift to a homeless person sometimes.
AndiCas wrote: That exchange was as meaningful to him as a monetary gift, I'm sure. So often passers by don't 'see' the homeless.
Marleen wrote: He surely could have seen on your face your genuine intent, which is more valuable than the gift itself ^_^
splain wrote: what you gave him was respect and kindness. He was left feeling that he mattered and had a place in the world
mindyjourney wrote: thank you for giving of your smile and connect, my friend <3. a true gift! and the other fellow who you gave some money and a snack...who knows the impact? well done, my friend :))
savraj wrote: So kind of you to give a warm smile and then share with other man. You made two people happy.
Rippleffect wrote: Your smile was gift enough...Making that connection fed both of your souls XO
kjoyw wrote: Sometimes all it takes is a smile! And the connection begins.
terre wrote: Yes, that was a real exchange between human beings! And, as others have said, to be recognized like you recognized him was at least as important as receiving money or food -- because of the human connection!