A Valuable Lesson About Caring

--by sparkle, posted Dec 15, 2009

Yesterday, when I was walking through town, I saw Marcus, our local Big Issue seller. I mentally kicked myself for not remembering to bring a snack for him.

I was tempted to pretend that I hadn't noticed him and walk quickly by in the hope that he would not see me. I felt that if I didn't have anything to give him, I should not stop.

As I approached him, I realised that I could still show him that I care, even though I didn't have anything to give him. I called out his name as I approached and we passed some pleasantries about the weather, books, etc., for just a couple of minutes.

I am so glad that I did stop. He responded very well to me and taught me a valuable lesson. Next time, I try to remember to take something for him, but from now on I will always make sure that I stop to chat and listen even when I have nothing other than care to give to him.

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Posted by sparkle
Dec 15, 2009
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jsmc10 wrote: I'm sure that was as much of a gift to him as food is :)

vgsundar wrote: God has always given you soemthing to share like your self your time your smile your being your kind energy and compassionate looks etc. , well done you sparkle with kindness!

lindsgran wrote: Well done Trudy, you done the right thing by stopping,

Ashly wrote: Very nice of you Trudy...

Aurelia wrote: You gave him the Gift of YOU and Your Time. I'm sure you both felt good after that nice little chat :)...how do you say it...bleether????
~Aurelia :0)

Aurelia wrote: Oh, I remember now...Lindsgran said "A Wee Blether" :0) small talk ... I love it.

JuneBug wrote: Everyone just wants to be acknowledged...I'm glad you took the time to do that !! :)

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