Random Act of Kindness from an Unlikely Source
posted by Firecrystals, on Oct 12, 2009 from http://www.helpothers.org
My house is located on a very busy road. There are frequently huge trailers whizzing by at high speeds, and it is virtually impossible to get across the street to the nearby hospital.
One evening, when I was coming out of the house with my 6 year old cousin, I saw a drunkard by the house, talking to himself. I smiled at him and then proceeded to stand by the curb, waiting for an opportunity to cross the street. This man then came over to us and started showering us with blessings for a long life and good fortune, all simply because I gave him a smile.
After wishing such kindness on us, he actually stopped the traffic on the road and helped us to get across the road without any difficulty. As we parted, he simply smiled and waved at us as he plodded away.
Moral of the Story: Never underestimate the power of a smile.
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