Hello Everyone!
It’s the last Friday of the month and that means it’s time for the We Are The World Blogfest – Where humanity and light fight the darkness and despair of the world.
Our kind co-hosts for this month are – Shilpa Garg, Sylvia McGrath, Mary Giese, Belinda Witzenhausen and Guilie Castillo.
Please head over to their blogs to read their stories about love, compassion and human kindness. There are others too who participate in the blogfest and have encouraging stories of human fortitude and benevolence to share. Make sure you don’t miss out on these heartwarming stories.
Should you want to participate in the blogfest, please head to this link and enter your Blog’s name in the Linky List.
Unfortunately this time I have nothing substantial to share, except this little incident that happened to me a few days ago.
I was returning home in a cab one day, and the cab driver stopped the car on a signal. There was a lady on her scooty right next to us. The moment the signal turned green, everyone revved up to go. But as the lady left, she dropped her bag behind and sped up. There were about two or more bike riders who saw that happen, but no one ventured to pick up the bag and race after the lady. Then, my cab driver got off the cab, picked up the bag, and turned and asked me, ‘Madame, will it be alright if we go after that lady? She could have important belongings in here, and if we hurry we may be able to catch her before she gets too far.’
Truth be told, I was getting late. It was getting dark outside, it was raining, and my 3-year-old was already restless in my lap. But I imagined my despair in losing my purse and all that is generally inside a woman’s purse. Believe me, a woman can carry her whole life inside her purse! I told him he should hurry. And off we went!
We had to go a little off our route, but luckily we found the lady waiting at another signal. Imagine, she still hadn’t figured out that she was missing a bag! The look of shock followed by relief and gratitude on her face was worth all the trouble. She generously rewarded the driver too.
While on my way back the driver told me I could deduct the detour amount from the cab fare but I told him it wasn’t necessary. I was more than impressed by the honesty of the guy and glad that someone was saved all that heartache.
This proves that should we wish to, we can help, we can be good, kind, and patient. These attributes are not just what makes us human, but also ‘good’ human beings.
Nice incident. Unfortunately, not everyone is that kind and honest..
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That’s true. I was quite surprised myself when he said that to me. But I’m glad it happened. Taught me a thing or two as well. Thanks for coming here 😊
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There comes moments in life when we are so busy accumulating our assets and still aspire for more while those who have nothing are able to show how poor we are.
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Exactly! His example made me ashamed of my initial hesitation. Maybe next time I won’t do it. Thanks for reading 🙂
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Awww that was a good gesture
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It truly was. Thanks for coming here 🙂
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Hi dear, nice to read your experience. Shows that good Samaritans exist and with little acts of kindness and compassion, we could make the world a better place 👍
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Hi Deepika. Yes, he was a good Samaritan indeed. And a good teacher as well to me. Thanks for coming her and reading about my experience 🙂
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What a truly, lovely story of compassion towards another. There are kind people in the world, they are not all evil. 🙂 God Bless!
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That’s true Beckie. And he taught me a thing or two as well. God bless his kind soul
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How nice that he was willing not only to pick up the lady’s purse but ask his current customer if he could chase her down right then. He could have easily just turned in the purse later to the police or tried to contact her through the purse contents. Well done, taxi driver (and you as the passenger, for agreeing to become even later to your destination)! Thanks for sharing this Pradita!
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Hi Emily. Exactly! He acted upon it immediately so that no ifs and buts could intrude on the deed. Honestly, after I saw the woman’s happy face, I felt ashamed for my initial hesitation. I hope more cab drivers learn from him. Thanks for coming here 🙂
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That is one honest cab driver, hard to find..and guess what-you found him.
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I did, yes. Lucky for me too 😀 Thanks for reading Savio. How have you been?
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Always a pleasure to read stuff you write about. And as for an answer to your question, maybe my recent blog post might interest you (http://theextraaamile.com/2017/10/28/how-are-you/) 😜
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Thanks Savio and I’m onto it now 😀
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Thank you
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Nothing substantial to share? Of course, it is! #WATWB is all about the light of the world and this cab driver showed his light and honesty to all of us. Bravo! Thank you for sharing this story, Pradita, and for participating in this month’s blogfest.
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Thanks a lot for reading Mary. Yes, he did show the way. I hope I’ve learnt my lesson well. Cheers!
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This is a lovely story and post for #WATWB Pradita and I’m so glad you shared it! Those personal stories are very meaningful … thank you …
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Thanks a lot Susan. So glad dyou cmw here 😊
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A seemingly simple act, but one that required taking time out of an already-busy day. Good for that driver, and good for his passenger, that they did the right thing!
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Thanks a lot. Yes, the man showed me a trait rare these days. Thanks for coming here and reading 🙂
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Love this! Good man, the cabbie—and a worthy example to us all. As you said, we all have it in us to give space to compassion, to help in whatever ways we can, to live a life of kindness and fellowship. Great, great story—thanks so much for sharing!
Guilie @ Quiet Laughter (October co-host, #WATWB)
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Thanks a lot Guilie. Sometimes, the more disadvantaged people among us show us that it’s in us to be great. He was one such person. This world needs more like him. Thanks for coming here and reading 🙂
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What a lovely story, and a perfect share for WATWB. It’s important for all of us to notice the kindness and light in our world, whether big events or more modest everyday occurences. It all counts and it all deserves celebration. Thanks for sharing!
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Very true Deborah. It’s these little things that lead up to a bigger event. Thank you for coming here. Have a great day 🙂
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That’s a great story Pradita. I love the way that, as each month comes around, one of us shares something from their own neigbourhood among the stories from all around the place. Thanks for being so supportive of the WATWB blogfest. Sorry I’m so late getting to read them.
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Thanks a lot Simon. I feel a good deed in our own vicinity must be especially shared because we have witnessed a rare act of human kindness. I was lucky to come across such a person. Have a great day 🙂
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That driver has a beautiful heart. It’s sad that nowadays, it’s hard to come across beautiful souls like him. Thanks for sharing this incident with us, Pradita. It certainly helps to reinforce faith in humanity.
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