The More I Help, The Lighter My Heart Feels

--by luckyman, posted Aug 11, 2010

This morning I got up early and went for a walk at 5 a.m. to the teashop. I was wondering whether I could do an act of kindness and immediately an opportunity was presented.

An old, poor gentleman arrived at the teashop on his bicycle and I seized the moment to offer him a cup of tea. He was happy and that act made me feel happy.

As I was walking back, I helped a family to reach the right bus stop so that they can reach the main bus stand at Koyambedu. They too were thankful.

And then I was off to go help a family of four to pay the rent. The family consists of a widow, her daughter (18 years old), son (19), and her husband's brother. Yesterday I heard my inner voice asking me to help them pay the rent. By the way this family lives in a slum. In order to help this family I need to forego at least one meal a day. No choice for the time being. It is a strain to help people but then it also makes me feel wonderful.

I am feeding my soul through these acts. Funnily, the more I help, the less burdened I feel. My heart, which is mostly heavy, feels lighter through all these random acts of kindness. So a sort of selfishness is involved in helping others.

It is indeed a wonderful life.

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Posted by luckyman
Aug 11, 2010
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unknown wrote: thanks for being selfish with a difference :) good work luckyman :)

wolfhawk46 wrote: Last night at the conclusion of our Ash Weds. gathering, the pastor challenged us to not just "give up" things (not really a part of our tradition) but to pass something forward. His example reminded me of your story. He said for example if one were to go on a diet-give up sweets for Lent that passing it on would be taking the $3-$6 an dessert out would cost and donating it to someone need.

Thank you for your service to others :-)

FairyBubbles wrote: I love your story. Do you know what though? I think that the happiness that we feel when we do something nice for someone else is mother nature's way of encouraging us to help others.

heartofflesh wrote: I am thankful for all your comments!
Some times comments help me to understand the whole situation ....I am well and truly blessed to receive encouragement. to be honest I need that badly !!!

myfbil wrote: Thank you for all your kindness stories. You are an encouragement to me, and to others, by your many selfless acts.
May you be blessed with the love and kindness you have shown to others. Have a sunshine day!

irishgirl wrote: you pointed out something i've been feeling lately in relation to kindness - that bit of strain involved in helping others. thanks for your honesty and for lifting my spirits.

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