Helping One Person At A Time

--by ramyanags, posted May 14, 2011

I live in Singapore where there are thousands of migrant workers from countries like India, Bangladesh and China. They work very hard, usually in construction sites, and are often away from their families for years in order to save money.

Whenever I meet such a worker shopping in my neighborhood store, perhaps buying a snack or a drink, I try to pay for their purchases.

What often means more to them than the few dollars I spend is the fact that someone has actually noticed them and wants to do a simple act of kindness for them. I have known times where they put something back on the shelf so they don't make me spend too much!

My touching experiences with them has helped me understand that one need not spend thousands of dollars on donations to make a difference. Just pay attention to a less fortunate human being in your neighborhood and tell them know that they matter too.

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Posted by ramyanags
May 14, 2011
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Readers Comments

Joy wrote: Beautiful story. I think when someone personally reaches out to you and shows kindness it is really special. Blessings to you. Thanks for sharing

Divakar wrote: Ramyanags,

Thank you very much for awesome story.

Ollie wrote: Every act of kindness big or small means the world to the recipient. God bless

ramyanags wrote: Borntohelp13, heaven, bookworm58, blubell: thank you all! A very warm day here yesterday. So bought ice creams for 10 workers who were repairing the road in the hot sun! All your kind words of support and encouragement act as a constant reminder that i should remain worthy of such words. Thanks again!

Bluebell wrote: There is no such thing as a small act of kindness, a diamond may be small but it is still a diamond :-) love, light and endless blessings, bluebell

bookworm58 wrote: An act of kindness means so much and it blesses you as well. Thanks for the story

Heaven wrote: God bless you!

BornToHelp13 wrote: My friend, after reading your story, you have inspired me to do more kindness even in small measures. I personally thank you for doing such a thing! You have shown what others are incapable of. Thank you so much for this wonderful piece of inspiration. May you please continue on inspiring other brave souls- who like you, would be willing enough to spend their precious time to help others. May god bless you and your family!

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ramyanags wrote: Dear ollie, thank you so much! Sajha, what you are doing in spite of your own difficulties is truly inspiring. Physical disability dwarfs in front of your awesome mental ability!

sajha wrote: I am so happy and excited to be part of a world wide kindness community! Thank you for sharing your story. You are so right. I'm on a very fixed income due to a disability, but i've been able to approach several people who seemed desperate, and help in the small ways i can. Blessings on you! Sajha

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