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Bus Fare vs Milk


--by dewolfe, posted Sep 29, 2008

Yesterday morning I was in an exceptionally good mood despite the fact that I had been out of milk for a while and could only find enough change to get a small carton of it (which would last only a day or two). The air was crisp, the weather lovely, and my morning commute to work was perfectly timed with the sunrise so I got to watch the red hue of the sun light up the snow covered trees and buildings.

I was on the bus to work when I saw a little "Donate a Ride" envelope up front. I had just read the other day, while researching abuse centers looking for volunteer work, that some of those donations go to women at abuse shelters so that they can get to doctors appointments and court dates, etc. I had just about decided to give the three bucks I had in my pocket to donate a ride when "logic" got the best of me. That three dollars was in my pocket so I could buy some milk after work. I decided that I was tired of going without milk and so I would keep the three dollars for that purchase.

Well, since I made that decision, I continued to feel bad, regretting my decision. I had gotten off the bus and was making the short walk to work when I changed my mind.  I decided I could go another week without milk and I would donate that three dollars to "Donate a Ride".

Just as I finished making that decision and was feeling a lot better having done so, I looked down and found a five dollar bill! Enough to get a large carton of milk. How perfect was that, so I was able to donate the bus fare AND get my milk. The best of everything :)

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Readers Comments

lovebug wrote: Always follow your heart honey, even if you think you have to give up something you want, god will always provide if you are willing to give.
dancingDog wrote: Seems like you were rewarded for your selflessness! Serendipity at its best. I believe what goes around comes around although usually not that quickly, LOL. Keep up the good work! :D
MakeSomeoneSmile wrote: We are always rewarded for the good we do. Sometimes it is with love, sometimes with a smile, and sometimes cash! Thanks for sharing your story!
Raqui wrote: That is amazing and it makes me believe that you were rewarded for you thoughts. The internal struggle we face when we got to choose between ourselves and other is difficult. But you saw the reward and you were given what you needed to be able to do both things :) Big Hugs Raqui
mitu915 wrote: what an honest and beautiful description of your moment of generosity. i appreciate your thoughts, eps. because i work with abused women and know that even those tasks that seem so basic for us, really mean the world to them! thank you! :)
wayfarer wrote: "Give and ye shall recieve." I used to think that was just nonsense - until I started doing it. Amazingly, it really works!
nflowers1228 wrote: wow, that's amazing. it just goes to show what an attachment we have to the money and how if we have faith, we will always have enough. This story is an inspiration when I think I don't have enough to give.
brighteyes wrote: What a wonderful story and example of thinking and following through on a kindness....giving up what YOU WANTED to assist WOMEN IN NEED.
BECAUSE OF YOUR PURE, GENEROUS INTENTION, YOUR DECISION TO GIFT THE MONEY OR SATISFYING YOUR CRAVING FOR MILK, THE UNIVERSE REWARDED YOU.
...Hear from clapping! Thank you for your honesty & your kindness ;)
twilightgecko wrote: karmic how that happens.. :)

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