Stories of Kindness from Around the World

Taking Off My Shoes


--by guin, posted Aug 13, 2008

Today was a rainy day and I was walking down the street feeling blessed. I felt like doing something kind for someone else, almost as if I was trying to spread the abundance of love I was receiving.

I suddenly saw this teenage girl dressed in tattered clothes, getting soaked and without any footwear. She was making her way through the dirty garbage and sewers, trying to pick something that would be of use.

I immediately told her to wait for me there as I ran home to get her something.   Spontaneously, I took off my shoes, which I really love, wrapped them up in a plastic cover and gave it to the teenage girl on the street.

The girl looked shocked as if she is so not used to this kind of kindness.  She almost couldn't believe it.

A distinguished musician who lives down the street corner stopped his car to peer and smile when he saw what happened. The two watchmen who witnessed the little act chattered and gave me friendly looks.

(Today, I wore my dads shoes, feeling grateful even if they were a bit large for my feet.)

It takes so little to help people sometimes, if we just let go of our possessions.

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Readers Comments

Angel4eva wrote: your so nice guin and thanks for the 50 karmapoints you really made my day!!!
AURELIA wrote: Guin, You have wisdom beyond comprehension! You have a heart of gold and share so unselfishly all of the time. I am so proud of you and really enjoy reading your stories because it inspires me to do good here in my hometown. :) ~Aurelia
smoothsugardoll wrote: you are sooooooo special!!!!!
formacannie wrote: you give me hope for the world.
rockl35 wrote: she will remember your act of love all the days of her life. isn't it amazing to know that one moment changed both lives forever. Way to go
tsholokie wrote: blessed is the hand that gives!!!!thats where we mostly get our happiness by just seing some1 smile.keep it up
Noluyolo wrote: That is so nice of you , Jesus want people who are like you. May you never stop doing great things until Jesus comes again. Many people want to be loved and cared for.Be the light always and God bless you.
patsgirl wrote: This story made my heart smile.So powerful. God bless.
Glitterz wrote: Acts of kindness like this reach far beyond the person you have helped. You never know what seeds you are planting. Like the people who observed what you did and all of those here who read your comment and feel warmed. May God Bless You!
megs wrote: Such a wonderful, and uplifting story!!! Thanks!!(:

Megs

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