Stories of Kindness from Around the World

More than Money at the Bus Stop


--by prsw, posted Jun 10, 2013
A story a friend shared with me:

While going to the office, I found an old man lying by the side of the bus stop. He seemed very sick and poor. Instinctively, I gave him some money. After a few minutes, I realized that he was probably too sick to get up and buy something with that money. I was thinking about how to help him when my bus arrived, halting my brainstorm. I quickly got on and rode off.

However, that night I couldn't sleep. I felt very angry at my own heartless and selfish behavior. How could I just walk away from that man without a thought for his suffering? I felt restless and very upset. 

The next morning, while waiting at the bus stop, I hoped to run into him again. But he wasn't there. I thought he may have gone to the sidewalk to sleep for the night. I looked around for him, but he had disappeared. Disappointed, I decided to check for him again on my way back.

While returning from work that day, I came back to the bus stop and resumed my search for him. Thankfully, he was there. I quickly went to a nearby store and got him a blanket, some bread, and biscuits. When I handed them to him, he seemed very grateful.
"Now I will be safe from the cold," he smiled.

I also gave him some more money and told him to keep it safely. After being able to help him, I felt very at peace.
 
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Readers Comments

jsmc10 wrote: Bless you, i expect it settled both of your hearts :)
roja wrote: You are a lovely person with a lovely heart. Thanks for sharing.
Bluebell wrote: You are a beautiful soul and have a huge heart that shines like a sun, thank you for your loving kindness. In my kindness adventures I have also been into that position of doubting if there is really a need or not but I choose to listen to my heart. I believe that our senses can be fooled but not our hearts, and in the end of the day it is how we act that is important, no one can take away our kindness, and that is the most precious thing of all. Thank you for helping that soul in need. Love and Light and Endless Blessings, Bluebell
princessliz wrote: Its good that you helped him out with the blanket. I often wonder if they would use the money for drugs though. But, I tend to buy them something to eat, rather than hand out money. I feel better about that. A friend had someone toss the food away out of anger of not receiving money. So I take note from that.
lmil1954 wrote: Oh yes Bluebell summed it up nicely! You have a kind heart...this does not go unnoticed. Be well and be blessed♥
RMB333 wrote: That's very kind of you - thank you for sharing! As Bluebell says - 'our senses can be fooled, but not our hearts!' and it's good that you followed your 'golden' heart! Immense Blessings1
MakeSomeoneSmile wrote: Bless you for going back to try to find him. Small kindnesses are never so small and always matter! :)

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