I helped a visually-impaired person cross the road today while I was on my way to the lab. This is one opportunity that I always jump at. In retrospect, I must admit that I primarily see it not just as an opportunity to reach out and help somebody, but an opportunity to take the time out to count my blessings. When I re-realize how often I take them for granted, I really wonder whether actually I am not the blind one. Sometimes you need to close your eyes to really open them.
All said and done, helping someone leaves a warm feeling inside me, and it just makes my day. Every person, in the moment of complete faith on you, responds differently to the guiding touch of your hand, and every time is a different experience that escapes words.
Today's experience reminded me of a quote that I just had to share:
"Be good to people, not because they are nice, but because YOU are nice.."
Luv-n-Luck,
Av
