This past Sunday, I was in a generous mood.I am not always like that, but it started when I went to the roadside shoe repairer. I asked him to polish my shoes, and he told me it would cost twenty rupees. When he finished polishing, I was moved to offer him 30 rupees. That's when he caught me off guard.
Smilingly, he accepted only twenty rupees and lightly told me that he was content. He would not take anything extra. I was pleasantly surprised by his attitude, and also learned such a big lesson. In a world where most people try to grab as much as they can, his simplicity came across like a breath of fresh air.
With the 10 rupees that the shoe polisher refused, I went and bought roses from the roadside flower seller. She happened to be a old lady. (If you are familiar with India, you will often see flower sellers like her at the bazaars.) I bought roses simply to cheer her up for the evening. I think I was her first purchase of the night, and she took the money with great gratitude and faith.
Walking away, I thought about how we all have days when we need a little cheering up. I feel very grateful. All of you at Kind Spring have been such great cheerleaders!
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- Posted by heartofflesh
- Sep 20, 2013
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Readers Comments
Aurelia wrote: That is amazing! I am so glad you offered more and he honestly said 20 rupees was enough. The flower lady received your 10 rupees and the good vibes from both you and the shoe repairer. So nice to read stories like this. The kindness ripples keep going and going. Some you can't see hof, but i am smiling because of your kind act. :0) ~aurelia
FairyBubbles wrote: What a lovely thing to do heartofflesh.
heartofflesh wrote: Thank you Twinkle !
lcmiddlesworth wrote: Thanks for sharing such an inspiring story.
deactivated wrote: thanks for sharing my friend,i loved what u wrote.have a lovely time.take care.
jsmc10 wrote: You're so lovely :) always be your cheerleaders here :)
Mish wrote: Yes, we are each other's cheerleaders... what. Lovely thing!! Love you all my friends in kindness, love you all!!! :)
denisemj wrote: So thoughtful of you to buy those flowers and make a senior Smile :) Thank You !
MakeSomeoneSmile wrote: Lovely acts of kindness from you, thanks for sharing! :)
Bluebell wrote: You are a sweetheart and YOU are very generous too. Sending you a snow flake and a smile.
