Kindness and Its Rewards – True Kindness Story
From a young age, my parents have taught me the importance of giving generously to those in need.
Out of habit, whenever there is something I can spare, I give it to someone on the streets.
Last week, as I left the house to run a few errands, I took with me some old clothes, a handbag, and some food to hand out to someone in need.
As the car halted at a traffic signal, I saw a girl of five or six asking for money. I signalled her to come to me and quickly collected all the stuff I had. As I started handing them over, she seemed overwhelmed. She looked up at me with a sweet smile on her face and asked what was in the bag. I told her there were some clothes and food for her.
Once again, she looked up at me and asked, “Can you give me some water?” It was then that I noticed her parched lips. She had not had a drop of water all day.
I took out my flask of water, which I always carry, and helped her drink from it. She finished it quickly and gave me a heartwarming smile of gratitude.
I was thankful to God that I could fulfil her simple wish!
I realized once again that day that you don’t necessarily have to make big donations to help someone.
This incident reinforced my belief in the power of simple acts of kindness to make someone’s day.
The next time you want to do something nice for someone, don’t wait for the right opportunity.
Go ahead and do it!
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First published on Values.com – Kindness
