I was sitting on the front steps of a small bakery near where I live and eating some noodles. I was enjoying my meal in peace with no one around.
There is a burned out house right opposite the bakery and I know a group of people live there. The house has no electricity and has very poor ventilation.
I happened to glance up from my noodles and I saw a group of women gathered outside the house. They were sitting on the ground sharing a meal of some sort.
Seeing them there, a thought occurred to me. I am grateful for the food I receive every day but there are also folks who may be getting one square meal a day, or less. I felt that I needed to go visit with the women who were sitting there.
I bought a large packet of biscuits from the bakery and went over. The women looked slightly apprehensive at first but then I offered the packet of biscuits and indicated that it was for them. I don't speak the local language so that was all I could do to communicate with them. I smiled at them and left.
The whole thing made me reflect on "gift-ties" and how they are often the strongest ties we make. It might not be that two people speak for long but a moment like I had just experienced could spark off a lot of positive things.
Like, for instance, I was having a bad day and this made me feel so much better.
Cheers to kindness.
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- Posted by 11888
- Apr 26, 2013
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Readers Comments
bilkis wrote: Such acts of kindness to strangers is really wonderful, god bless u
Seor wrote: Awesome! So kind of you. All of us should care others just like you. Biscuits are not very special things, but your heart is particularly kind. Thanks for sharing! :):):)
Lori wrote: Wonderful! I love your gift-ties and your're right! We are all tied to one another in this world and making that connection even in the smallest of ways makes god smile!
genevieve wrote: You know in actuality why is it so amazing to be kind, that is what we are supposed to be doing in the first place. In today's world we have made it a luxury to be kind to others, but truly it is the best way to happiness.
hummingbird wrote: Kindness is a universal. Everyone understands once they feel it.
jsmc10 wrote: Thank you for thinking of these people, the biscuits must've come such a relief to them :)
stars24 wrote: Your story gives me hope for a better future. The more we reach out to others, the better we make our world. Thank you for sharing. God bless you!
DaVinci PHARAOH wrote: Kindness is a language which the deaf can hear and the blind can read.
Storme wrote: "gift-ties". Hmmn, i like that idea, thanks for sharing. :)
Mish wrote: You shared love and that is always beautiful, as are you my friend. Blessings.
