Stories of Kindness from Around the World

Doing What You Naturally Think You Should


--by guin, posted Sep 23, 2008

I was walking home with my cousin from a Lebanese restaurant.  My cousin and I were holding a doggy bag full of yummy falafel, pita bread and hummus. 

On the way, I saw an old man , with a sign saying "Save Me Give Me Money" at the signal crossing.  He was sitting in a wheelchair, and looked like he might have been on drugs.  It was such a cold night, my heart went out to him.  I remembered my doggy bag with all the warm food and gave it to him. 

Before he could react, the signal turned green and I began crossing the road.  I thought this is how acts of kindness should be - when you can't even be thanked but naturally do what you think you should.

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Modestobob wrote: Guin, I'm sure that wasn't easy to do. But you took the time to give and to share. Kudos Guin. Didn't it feel great though to really help someone? Please share more! ~ModestoBob~
pacots wrote: You did the right thing,straight from your heart.
cabbage wrote: Right on! :-)
AURELIA wrote: My Good Friend Guin! I am so happy you crossed paths with this man. I'd say it was perfect timing of the light to change. Sharing with him like that showed him that someone still cares!
I still look forward to a day when you and I can share sweet taramind (your Picking Tamarind together STORY)...Your parents raised you well. I only hope to do the same with my kids. BIG SMILES :0)~Aurelia
lmil1954 wrote: Bless you Guin...That was so sweet and kind...everyone needs to eat, and you made sure you gave your leftovers to someone who probably needed it more than you'll ever know! Linda:)
theresa wrote: that was so nice of you to makesure that man had a hot meal maybe his first for the day.
MakeSomeoneSmile wrote: Good for you for taking a moment to care. I'm sure it mattered more to him than it may have appeared. Thanks for caring!
PayingForward wrote: In that moment of blessing you were Jesus hands and feet to that man. And, who knows, maybe you even served Jesus himself. :)
Have you read the book "Under the Overpass" by Mike Yankoski? Amazing book! As college students Mike and a friend chose to become homeless for five months. Going from people who had all they needed and more, to being homeless, dirty, smelly, hungry ... and often times ignored or looked down upon. The book is about their journey and what they learned and gives us a better look at what WE can do and practical ways to make a difference. I give it a total thumbs up.
Kuddos to you, guin, for serving from your heart. Grace and Peace. ~PayingForward
Raqui wrote: I agree, it makes it much more special. I wish i was getting that warm bread and hummus. SEND ME SOME :)
brighteyes wrote: kind. kind. warm hearted. generous. empathetic. kind. kind.....need I go on?
Kudo's to you, Guin ;)

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