Every morning I take the subway to work. Usually I am still tired and would love to sit. No one ever offers their seat, which is okay.
I see advertisements for random acts of kindness on the subway and they touch my heart, but on several occasions I have seen pregnant ladies get on and no one offer them their seat.
Today I got on and a seat was available! So, I sat down. At the next stop a gentleman with a walking disability got on and to my surprise no one moved, so I stood up and offered him my seat. He was grateful.
As we approached his station he tried to get off but people would not move, even after he said excuse me. So I pushed my way through the crowd and tried to help him off the train. But people just didn't seem to care and even with my help he missed his stop. I felt terrible about it - but he was just so grateful that someone actually went out of their way to help him! He got off at the next stop with a smile on his face I will never forget!
I want to say thanks to the people who posted those adverts for random acts of kindness, for reminding me that one small gesture can go a long way.
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- Posted by Karver
- Mar 21, 2012
- Comments (7)
Readers Comments
thaata wrote: Thanks for offering the seat to the gentleman and trying to help him get down at his station. Others who silently watched may later thought and decided to help in future. The kind act is never wasted and surely it brings joy all around.
moral12 wrote: Bless you for trying to help that man when others did not take the time to care.
MakeSomeoneSmile wrote: One small gesture does indeed go a long way. Good for you for recognizing opportunities for kindness and for taking action! :)
Bluebell wrote: That is really cool to have ads of random acts of kindness in the subway. I hope the idea picks up here in the UK too :-) Thank you for your loving kindness, Bluebell
bluxess wrote: Karver, the world has been forced to think and act fast ... In the process, a lot of souls feel helpless although their acts are not intentional to be mean ... However, in your case, you showed your commitment to kindness ... In the struggle, all that really mattered was the effort you put in ... I am sure the elderly person walked back with a sweet smile ... Thanks for being you, Immense Blessings, Bluxess.
annjav wrote: Sometimes acts of kindness aren't so random, when someone obviously needs a little help. I hope there were others who noticed what you tried to do to help, and will follow your good example. I like the random acts of kindness signs, too. They are a good reminder for all of us readers. Bless you for your kindness!
sabrina wrote: Your selflessness in assuring his safety is inspiring. Your kindness would make other think and act from now.
Smilessss, Sabrina
Smilessss, Sabrina
