On my home from work yesterday I stopped in at the local shops. As I parked my car, a man sitting on the footpath a few metres away from me caught my eye. He had a cardboard sign which I couldn't read. I sat in my car for a few minutes thinking about approaching him and watched as others walked by. His eyes followed them as he looked up from his seated position, but no one stopped. I started feeling a little bit uncomfortable wondering if he was homeless, raising money maybe? I thought about Kind Spring and how this would be the perfect opportunity to be kind. Unfortunately, I just didn't have the courage or the guts to approach him, something I feel a bit embarrassed and ashamed about now. Its not common where I live to see this and obviously this impacted my actions of not doing what my heart knew was a kind thing to do.
I hope next time I can do better and learn from this experience.
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- Posted by melnotes
- Apr 24, 2016
- Comments (12)
Readers Comments
ChristineAZ wrote: Yes, i agree with kmbhai. You felt kindness and caring. Maybe it was god's way of saying you weren't the ones to help.
gizmo_older wrote: I've been in similar situations and had a similar reaction. I don't understand the embarrassment, but after enough of them i gathered the courage to take the next step. No doubt you will grow from this. When the time is right your courage will override the shyness. Stay strong and aware.
ellie knots wrote: We are not perfect but we can learn from our mistakes. You will be prepared next time.
KindMyst wrote: Melnotes, I know the feeling. I have passed many a person in this situation for a variety of reasons. I have also, stopped and taken the time to connect. I always find it very distressing to see anyone in the street with a sign. y
KindMyst wrote: You were aware of this human and you felt the impact of his presence. You noticed where others did not. You will find ways what to fo this next time.
mindyjourney wrote: To be aware of your reaction and how to handle next time is a lesson or growth, dear friend <3.
Mish wrote: Yes, I too have been in such a quandary. I don't best myself up though. I just hope I will do better next time. I am sure your love energy was present there, Mel.
Mish wrote: Beat (not best..typo) :))
horsegirl21 wrote: I think when we ponder over missed opportunities of kindness it means that we are on the right track and that we are learning and growing.....
kmbhai wrote: the most important thing is that you felt kindness ....
