The Simplest Act of Kindness Can Be Priceless

--by Lollypop, posted Dec 25, 2010

I was 12 years old and sewing my graduation dress by hand. In those days, you didn't make an appointment with the doctor -- you just sat in the waiting room (her living room) until it was your turn, and it could be a long wait. So, I brought my dress to sew while waiting.

I was having trouble making a knot, and a young woman with a foreign accent offered to help me. The reason this simple act has stayed with me all these 62 years (I'm 74 years old now) is because I came from a very unhappy family situation. Although I excelled at school, the teachers didn't like me because I talked too much! I had no loving relatives. Only my dog loved me, I thought.

It may seem odd that this event impressed me and its memory has stayed with me all these years...but it exemplifies how the simplest acts of kindness can be priceless!

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Posted by Lollypop
Dec 25, 2010
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Michele wrote: It is so awesome that those kind of stories remain with us forever. And the person helping may have not even known. But still they are remembered.

Thank you for sharing with us.

bluebuddha wrote: Lollypop, thanks for sharing this beautiful memory. Amazing how the tiniest acts can make such a big impression on us. Yet another reminder to never to miss an opportunity to be kind and helpful to someone. Thank you!

sysgram wrote: I'm a teacher and i seek out those verbal students who always know answers and in their enthusiasm aren't always appreciated. You turned out great, i bet!

InnerAlchemist wrote: Lollypop, thank you for sharing this anecdote. May you pass on the wave of kindness to others...even 62 years later!

heartofflesh wrote: Live for those moments - they are indeed golden moments!Every time you recollect those moments your heart will be filled with joy.....I agree they are priceless..

Yours is a very heartwarming post.Thank you ! Thank you !

rajruhani wrote: The impact of this positive memory in your life has been stronger than all others. And these are not small victories.

Bluebell wrote: Thank you very much for your lovely story. I guess we all had one teacher or the other that thought we talked too much, I had and my daughter has but what really matters is those who love us and who care for us, and you seems to me a very lovable and sweet lady. Love and Light and a Thousand Smiles, Bluebell

unknown wrote: lollypop, when we have everything, we tend to forget every little luxury and take all for granted. But this lady's limited attention made your day ... I don't know how many such bright days you had then, but I am so happy you shared this with all of us. Its beautiful lollypop. Take care, love, deepula.

MakeSomeoneSmile wrote: Every kind act, no matter how small, makes a difference, often more than we know. Thanks for the great reminder of how ALL acts of kindness matter! :)

JuneBug wrote: Just goes to show ya how much one can make a difference by giving a few minutes of their time. I am sure you did it over and over because of this great memory instilled in your lovely heart ! :D

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