Some days, gestures of kindness show up, exactly when we need them.
Today was one of those days.
Imagine this - It's early morning; a cool and very rainy day in Vancouver; my car won't start, so I figure I'll take the bus; I get a seat, and later notice my umbrella has left a huge wet spot on my lap; my feet are soaked, because somehow along the way I've managed to step in a big puddle and I'm running late for an appointment.......... I'm sure you get the picture.
The route to my appointment required me to take 2 buses. As the bus I was on arrived at the stop I needed to get my connection, I noticed my 'next' bus had just turned the corner. Once off the first bus I sprinted and got to the next bus stop just in time to see my connection leave (without me on it). Oh no!
But, here's where things get much better.
For some reason, I kept running and much to my surprise, I saw the bus pull over about 1/2 block ahead (not at a bus stop)..... I couldn't quite believe my eyes. I kept running and as I got closer, the bus doors opened, and the driver smiled at me. I smiled back, thanked him, paid and got on.
Wow, what a nice thing to do. I don't know what the 'rules' are for bus drivers, but they don't normally pick people up unless they're at a bus stop.
He didn't have to, but the bus driver went out of his way to help a complete stranger. The gesture; the kindness did not go unnoticed.
I made it to my meeting a few minutes early, and feeling happy. If nothing else, it is clear to me how easily we can make a positive difference in someone's life. It can be as simple as a smile, an offer of help, or an unexpected kindness.
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