Stories of Kindness from Around the World

When Reflection Brings Action


--by josimmonds, posted Jan 23, 2021
Some time ago, I came across a fellow busker who told me someone had just stolen the money tips from his guitar case. I thought I could give him some money to make up for it. He might have felt great because he was given a gift, and I would have felt great as I would have given a gift.  But this idea came to me too slowly, and the busker left without a gift from me.

Years later, I had the chance to put my idea into action. I saw a gentleman down on his luck speaking to a shop manager. He believed he had been short-changed by ten pounds at the till.

"No.  Sorry, mate, the till added up fine," the manager said.

As the old gentleman turned away, my hand closed on a ten-pound note in my pocket. I hurried to the door after him as he left. I said I had overheard and wanted to give him the ten pounds to make up for what he had lost.

"Oh, no," he said, "you can't give me that."

I explained I was working and could afford it. Tears were in his eyes as he accepted it. He seemed happy, I was happy. Nobody was a loser.
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Readers Comments

Rajni wrote: Nothing happens in this world without a reason. Universe conspired to finish your heart's desire. Thank and be happy.
Jimbo46 wrote: So good to do what we can for others! Seems that we get more than the recipient!
Nice job my friend!
mish wrote: Spot on!!
run4gold wrote: How wonderful!!!
mindyjourney wrote: Universe presented you with opportunity again :)). So glad for your kindness. Thank you.
brindlegirl wrote: I am so glad he accepted but more so glad you were there to give ♡
sandyremillar wrote: You were the angel he needed when he was down....you gave more than money, you gave hope and faith that God works in mysterious ways....and then this made you shine at your best!
wavingatyou wrote: Splendid!
jia wrote: Admirable.. :-)) ty
pluto178 wrote: I had a terrible habit of hoping the person in the queue ahead of me does not have enough to pay the bill.........I had to nip it in the bud when I realised I might be creating these situations myself. Now I am there should the occasion arise. lol x

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