I worked as a waitress for a few months. I was not a great waitress and I worked in a restaurant that served mostly older people who, bless them, haven't learned that 10% is no longer a tip waitresses can live from--let alone a college student packing on 20 hours!

One night, when I was still working two hours after my shift was supposed to finish, all I wanted was for my last table to clear out so I could clean and go home.  My last customer caught me on her way out and asked if I had change for a twenty.  I dug through my apron and turned out my night's earnings... a measly $14. She smiled at me and said, "That's enough.” My eyes welled up as I made the uneven exchange. "Thank you," I whispered.

I heard her little boy ask why she did that and she explained that I'd had a hard night and she just wanted to help me out.  Not only did her kindness touch my hurried, hassled life, but she also taught her son an important lesson that night. I don't know her name, but I will always remember her.

Poor Lady

When i was in my childhood days, I knew a mentally disabled lady who had a very rich background. She had two sons and a husband who was doctor. But he had an accident. One of the sons exiled her from the home and she became mad because of this incident. Everyone denied to help her or give her anything and basically turned her away. I used to see all this when my father brought me sweets or a new dress and I would say, "Please, keep that for the lady." I gave her many things that I kept for her and she gave me lots of blessings. Its really gave me so much contentment.
After a short period she died. When my mother told me she was run over by a truck, I cried a lot. This imprint is still in my mind.
From then to now, whenever I saw such poor people I have a great inclination toward them. I am ready to give up what I can give for them. So if you have seen any people who really need you, please help them! it will add to your karmas, and believe me it causes no loss to your bank balance.

--posted by guddan on Jul 9, 2008