Giving is Receiving
“We all receive blessings all the time, share them.”
I had a meeting downtown recently, and when I returned to the parking garage, I couldn’t find my parking ticket. I searched everywhere, but it seemed to have vanished. There was only one choice – to stand in line to the cashier and to pay the full price. While standing in line, I heard that the man in front of me had a similar problem. Also in line, was a young woman, who claimed that she just came in for ten minutes, to return merchandise to the store, but when she returned, she could not find her wallet. I do not know what she was expecting, but then another woman who stood in front of me, pulled out $10.00 and offered them to her. At first, the young woman protested, saying that she wouldn’t be able to pay her back. “Do not worry…” the giver said, “help someone else next time. The universe has already helped me”, she continued.
You may have seen the movie
“Pay It Forward”, starring, Haley Joel Osment, Kevin Spacey, Helen Hunt (I strongly recommend it, if you haven’t seen it), which demonstrates a similar concept. Some call it the
Laws of Karma. When I got to the cashier, I was told that two hours parking will cost me $36.00 without the ticket (instead of $7.30). But if I find the ticket, I can get reimbursed. Later on I did find it, on the floor mat of my car. I came back later and got my money back. I realized that I had to have this experience, not only to have the story to share, but also as a reminder about being more charitable, and not only with money.
The previous day I was remarking to a colleague, that I spend a lot of time giving free advice to people, just to find out that they cannot qualify for a mortgage. But it is probably supposed to be this way. After all, if I have the knowledge, what else I can do with it, but to share and help people. At the end about 20% can get a mortgage and I get paid for my efforts. When I started writing this story one night, I had no idea where it would lead me. But the following morning it came to me. It is like planting an apple tree. It will take a long time before it bears fruit. And who knows if it will be me who benefits from them. Plant it anyway. I usually write my
“Encounters Stories” and
“Mortgage Solutions” at night, after dinner. I am tired, after a long day solving other people’s issues. But at the same time I enjoy the process and the fact that some of my readers appreciate the results of my labor. If you do, send it forward, there are many others who would like to have your experience as well. Share it with a friend.
P.S. Today’s images are taken on the streets of San Francisco. They are obviously about giving. Please do not judge, give. My new photo book “42 Encounters in San Francisco” is almost ready. I will make my announcement here when it becomes available.
Do Not Keep Me As A Secret!
Smile And Please SHARE It With A Friend!
Cheers,
