I now have the finances to live comfortably. but it wasn't always so. Thus I look forward to giving a helping hand when I see someone in real need. Recently I was a visitor in Barcelona and s
aw an elderly indigenous woman in rags with a bowl for contributions.
Eyes downcast, she was sitting on the sidewalk against a building out of the way from obstructing the passing pedestrians. I figured here was a genuine person in need so I put a large bill in her bowl. I watched as she comprehended the value of what I had given her.
She started sobbing and looked at me with tears in her eyes. Her reaction overwhelmed me and was a more powerful gift to me than any monetary loss from me. The saying "It is greater to give than receive" is so true.
aw an elderly indigenous woman in rags with a bowl for contributions.Eyes downcast, she was sitting on the sidewalk against a building out of the way from obstructing the passing pedestrians. I figured here was a genuine person in need so I put a large bill in her bowl. I watched as she comprehended the value of what I had given her.
She started sobbing and looked at me with tears in her eyes. Her reaction overwhelmed me and was a more powerful gift to me than any monetary loss from me. The saying "It is greater to give than receive" is so true.
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- Posted by peterusa3
- Dec 24, 2020
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Readers Comments
wavingatyou wrote: Very true. Thank you :)
mindyjourney wrote: Beautiful share, my friend. Thank you.
jia wrote: overwhelmed by ur act.. ty so much. n ty for teaching me the art of giving
melnotes wrote: :)
DotMatrix wrote: It truly is so good to give.
balou wrote: Thank you for giving! Like you, she'll most probably will pass this kindness on when (if) she ever gets back to her feet. True and wonderful kindness!
