"The best way to cheer yourself is to cheer somebody else up."
Albert Einstein
Wandering in a store, I overheard two young women admiring small vases. In the next aisle, I heard them excitedly discover a cake plate. A lady appeared out of no where, and began telling the two of them what a bargain they had found.
One of the young women explained that she was shopping for her wedding and could not afford both the vase and the cake plate. In a swift motion, the lady took out her billfold, and extracted money, while saying, "Here, get them both!" She then quickly walked away.
In the very next store, I came upon this same woman. After some hesitation, I decided to approach her. I told her I had observed what she had done, and quickly explained what was most important to me ... witnessing her spontaneous loving kindness. I explained that she had truly blessed my day. Then, she cried.
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