I have now the finances to live comfortably but it wasn't always so for me. Thus I look forward to giving a helping hand when I see someone in real need. Recently I was a visitor in Barcelona and saw an elderly indigenous woman in rags with a bowl for contributions.Eyes downcast, she wasn't even making her presence known & 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 and immediately she started sobbing and looked at me with tears of gratitude in her eyes in a language I could not know.
Her reaction in response overwhelmed me and was a more powerful gift to me than any money loss from me. The saying "It is greater to give than receive" is so true.
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- Posted by peterusa3
- Jan 7, 2021
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Readers Comments
kat94 wrote: Thank you for noticing her. Beautiful story :)
melnotes wrote: a beautiful gift :)
pluto178 wrote: In a language I could not know........what a beautiful choice of words. x
wavingatyou wrote: How lovely! Many thanks :)
mish wrote: Touched deeply by this. Bless x
mindyjourney wrote: Thank you for also sharing with us. Your story gave me chills <3, which is sign of the Divine (for me). Blessings, friend.
