Making My Life Worth It

--by Clueless, posted Aug 15, 2008

One day, after I finished my classes at university and was heading towards the bus station to go home, I kept thinking about how miserable my life was and how I couldn't succeed in anything. I was really sad and I thought I'd never do anything worth it in my life.

Then, I arrived at the bus station. I was looking around and watching people passing by. I saw this very old lady who was carrying a very heavy bag. I kept watching her for a while and noticed that she was struggling to walk while carrying this bag. So, I decided to go up to her and offer to carry the bag and walk with her to wherever she was going. She looked at me, shocked at first, but then she gave me the bag and smiled :) I walked with her until she reached her destination and I handed her the bag. She was still smiling and kept thanking me and wishing me the best of everything.

I really can't describe how happy I felt after she left. Yes, I made her happy but I was the happiest person on earth at this moment. It feels great to help people and makes my life feel worth it!!

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Posted by Clueless
Aug 15, 2008
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Readers Comments

MakeSomeoneSmile wrote: That was a very kind thing you did Clueless. Don't let life get you down. Think of how many people did nothing while the woman struggled. You took the time to make a difference. Kindness like that makes you a greater success in life than so many people!

Giving is great. Keep up the good work!

dancingDog wrote: Great job, C - when you think of others, you're forced to stop thinking about yourself! Helping others is the perfect self-therapy for the blues. :D

JuneBug wrote: Continue to do good toothers especially when you are feeling down....Keep this in mind...God doesn't make junk. He has a great plan for you!!!! You will see it and look back and agree He is a great God who wants nothing but the best for us!!! :}

Raqui wrote: You say you will never be successful. Do you SEE how you SUCEEDED that evening? :) Raqui

paganmum wrote: It really does feel great, doesnt it? I was telling hubby the other day that I need to get back out there with doing nice things for others... Cuz 'I' need the pick-me-up. Lol. It feels so great! Even when I'm having a bad day, if I can make someone else smile... Its all worth it. :) Thanks for sharing!

brighteyes wrote: Clueless: You are special JUST BEING YOU and successful is defined differently for each people....what I consider successful may differ than the next person....what is important is HOW YOU FEEL! and THE LOVE & KINDESS GIVEN & SHARED....Looks to me that you have a heart filled with kindness and compassion and that is pricless! ;)

lillmissmwah wrote: awesome!! doing things like that to help out people who do struggle everyday but still push on because its there life is rewarding in its own sence of wondering how your actions affected them as much as it did you.good stuff

lmil1954 wrote: I think you got a clue! I think you got MORE THAN a clue! When you give, it ALWAYS comes back to you! You did a REALLY GOOD thing there! LindaM:)

anonimus wrote: That was very thoughful of you.You figured out a secret that is under every one's noses..giving is receiving...thanks for sharing and have a wonderful day.:-}:-}:-}

duongchiton wrote: very profound story. I usually feel similar to you, but the way you share this story so clear and the way you end up with the hapiness of helping others is ownsome

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