Stories of Kindness from Around the World

Instant Karma & Blessings!


--by chocobella, posted Mar 7, 2015
I was really broke. I had only $10 and didn't have time to eat breakfast or pack my own lunch that day. As I drove my son to school, I noticed a man walking up the road. I'd seen him before - elderly, worn, dressed in whatever rags he could find and leaning on a piece of a branch as a walking stick. Usually I'd always pack 2 sandwiches in case I saw him or anyone else in need. I also noticed a lady selling fresh fruit cups ($5) & fruit bowls ($7) on the roadside. I prayed I'd see him when I came back in that direction to go to work.

I did, and he was sitting on the bus stop bench right next to the fruit vendor! I pulled over, purchased a bowl of fruit for $7, told her to keep the change and immediately turned to give the fruit to the man. He said "thank you daughter" and I replied "you're welcome, God bless you." As I jumped back into my car to rush to work, the vendor said "miss, wait!" then gave me a free fruit bowl! I know she had it hard financially so I said, "no, it's ok, you should sell it." But she refused and insisted I take it
I WAS SO GRATEFUL! Here was breakfast! When I got to work I took a different entrance that I don't usually use, which passed my
favorite store, so I paused to say good morning to the ladies working there. The ATM was right there, and as I passed, I almost stepped on a $10 bill laying on the ground! I looked around but there was no one who just used the ATM.  I asked the girls in the store if they may have dropped it and they said no, and told me it was a blessing so take it. 

Later, during lunchtime, a coworker said she'd brought too much food and offered me half.  Another coworker had the same 'problem' so we had a huge feast!  

You get what you give, and blessings come just when you need it.
 
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Readers Comments

cyctw wrote: What a beautiful testament to the power of true giving and generosity <3.
carolec wrote: The circle is unbroken again. :-}
vekin wrote: Great story, thanks for sharing
vekin wrote: Great story, thanks for sharing
angsie wrote: Your story reminds me that we have to be open to opportunities to be of service and to receive kindness. Thanks for sharing!
dhanke1 wrote: Confirmation of the natural order of the universe if we trust in it. Thank you for sharing.
Gundappa srinivas wrote: Yes true and pure selfless love giving will yield rich benefits
sandyremillar wrote: The universal feedback at work! You just proved it to us. Thank you for sharing. Blessings.
wavingatyou wrote: Kindness boomerang :)
marie97 wrote: Money was never meant to sit still, but always to move, to help human transactions. Invest in community not in banks : )
Yes - keep those bucks circulating - well done

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