Thank you strangers at Perth airport who reminded me just how special it is to express one's self in a random act of kindness. In front of me at the cafe a young American tourist ordered two lattes, with three shots of expresso; to help keep him and his girlfriend awake till their flight left six hours later. When it came time to pay the assistant told him it was cash only. The ATM was a fair distance away and before I knew it I'd offered to pay for his coffees. I have no regrets as I came away feeling as if I had given someone an amazing gift. The young man could not believe a total stranger would give so freely; the coffee maker said in all the time she had worked at the airport she had never had anyone pay for a strangers coffee.
For me, it was simple. I expected and want nothing in return. I just felt it was the right thing to do; to help out a fellow human.
I thank you stranger at the airport, as it has me thinking how many other's out there perform such random acts of kindness?
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This something I do occasionally. It gives you a real kick and you hope that someone will look after you in a similar situation. Kudos to you CaAth.
ReplyDeletethanks sweetie.......imagine if we all acted upon one random act of kindness each day??
ReplyDeleteToday I watched strangers line up for free food..... some chatted, some waited patiently, while others became impatient waiting for free food. The ones i found especially interesting were the individuals who were not happy that some of the sausages were burnt! What ever happened to gratitude?
ReplyDeleteNext time a stranger offers you free food don't be afraid to show some simple old fashioned manners and just say thank you. It's free.