“20th story”
First published; Jan.04.2018
Kamil was at a high-class convenience store in a rich neighbourhood. He was picking up some milk and eggs when he saw a stranger pointing to a bread.
The stranger asked the owner to lower the price so he could afford to buy the bread.
The stranger mentioned that he was not a beggar, he just didn’t have enough money and was hungry.
The owner surprisingly said: ” No.”
The hungry stranger walked out of the store sadly.
Kamil picked up the bread and told the owner, who knew him that he would come back to pay, he then ran towards the stranger and handed him the bread. The stranger thanked Kamil.
Kamil then walked to the store and didn’t say a word, paid for everything, and went home.
The next day, Kamil was walking to work, and a little girl approached him and asked if he would buy a flower from her.
Kamil reached for his pocket but unfortunately, he didn’t have any cash and sadly told the girl how sorry he was that he couldn’t buy a flower from her.
The little girl smiled kindly and said, “I’ll give you one free flower today no problem. You can buy some another day,” and handed Kamil a red rose.
Kamil thought: “The little girl’s act, taught him an amazing lesson. A little girl with no money, who was probably feeding a family was generous enough to give him a free flower but a rich convenience store owner didn’t discount on a bag of bread to help a hungry man!”
A lovely story with a message to all to be more generous and follow the example set by the little flower girl!
Thanks Peter for always caring to give comments. Means a lot 😍
Thank you Laleh for blogging this beautiful story very thoughtful.
Thank you Hassan ❤️
Strange are the ways of the rich which the poor could ill afford to follow…nice post
Exactly. I have heard and seen many generosities from poor. It really comes by heart.
Wonderful & wise story, dear Laleh that reminds us of the importance doing simple great deeds, always no matter what.
It is wonderful to have all of you great friends, thanks 😍
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Very thoughtful & meaningful story that everyone might know but can’t practice ! It is a reminder for all of us 🤔Thanks dear Laleh for sharing beautiful story that comes from your beautiful heart 💕
Thanks dear Zahra that’s very kind of you 😍
Beautiful story! And it flows very well. Often those who have the least are the most generous.
minor suggestion–I would remove “high class” I think the “rich neighborhood” sets the image perfectly. I’ve never heard of a “high class” convenience store?
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Generosity is a trait to be admired and practiced. While this store owner may be financially rich, he is bankrupted in generosity. Isn’t it rather amazing that a child with little to share shows great generosity and an adult with abundance shows none? Wonderful story and pictures. Thank-you!
Thanks Ellen. I liked the “bankrupted in generosity “😍
True generosity sees not with the eyes but the heart.
Truly 😊😍
What a beautiful story!!! By the way that guy with the glasses is very handsome lol! God bless! Xx
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Thanks dear 😍
You’re welcome lol 😄😄
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Reblogged this on Die Erste Eslarner Zeitung – Aus und über Eslarn, sowie die bayerisch-tschechische Region!.
Thanks a lot Michael 😍
A very good sorry Laleh, you tell them so well ❤
Thanks so much,you dear are very kind 😍
Stories of generosity are always good to hear. My grandfather had a small store during the Depression years when many people had huge financial problems. He was very kind hearted to his customers so from a financial point of view his store wasn’t a success. But he had many friends and many people remembered him fondly.
God bless his soul, that’s all it matters.❤️
Yes, I do believe so.
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I love generosity. Lovely story.
I guess it is the true meaning of humanity. Thanks dear ❤️
Such a beautiful message, the poor girl didn’t have much to loose yet offering her beautiful giving heart, the rich man possessed with his possessions is afraid to loose. Thank you for sharing Laleh khanom
Thanks dear for your beautiful words and support.❤️
That is life – unfortunately
Unfortunately we see that side more. 😍
The little girl with the roses and your friend are so much richer than the owner of the grocery store…
Truly 😍thanks dear ❤️
I often notice this in our country too. The poorer have easier time parting with their possessions than the rich. I wonder is it simply because the poor know hunger and just wouldn’t wish that on another or because money forms arrogance and greed among the rich so they have a harder time sharing.
I guess the saying “broken hand understands the pain” can be use for what you are saying.
And it’s true. Most of the rich started as poor, but unfortunately they forget that.😍
Perhaps that is why those who lose touch with their roots float in the shallows.
Perhaps 🌺
Wonderful story! thank you for sharing it.
Thanks dear for reading and commenting 😍
This should show us that it’s all about generosity and no about money. One little girl was able to show more generosity to someone who didn’t have any money then a beggar who didn’t have any money and the shop owner was rude.
This to me shows that that we as human beings can’t even look past the outer appearance of a person in order to see that they are suffering.
Matthew 5:13-16 shows us that we ought to be the salt and light of the Earth. If we don’t become the salt and light of the Earth, we will be trampled underfoot by the world.
Exactly my friend 😊
Thanks for reading and commenting 😍
A moving story. The girl’s generosity was above everything else. Thanks sharing ma’am.
Thank you very much.🙏😊
My pleasure ma’am. Regards.
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Ooooh. If only we knew how much blessing we get out of generosity.
Appreciate it that you’re reading all my posts, it means a lot dear.❤️❤️❤️
You are welcome Dear. I am sharing them with my daughter too. They are deep.
That’s very kind of you.❤️❤️❤️
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A very telling tale… 🙂
Thanks for your constant kindness.❤️
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Reblogged this on Blue Dragon Journal.
Thanks Eliza.❤️💕
Your little stories are charming and wise.
Appreciate it.❤️
Sometimes kindness comes from having nothing and knowing the importance of generosity of heart, and this story also suggests an element of what goes around comes around with the man being kindly given a free flower. Beautiful story.xx
Thanks so much dear for sharing this beautiful comment.❤️
Last year, I paid a bun and meat for a complete stranger who looked like sb with dementia.
Didn’t surprise me one bit when the bakery owner frowned and told him to hurry, other people are waiting. I always knew he was a jerk. It surprised him that I paid for both. Kept staring with those eyes asking why. Because.
You have a beautiful and kind heart my dear.❤️
Nah. The world is full of assholes.
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A beautiful story Laleh, thank you. The tender-heart of a little girl whose generosity and kindness teaches us all a lesson in how to live in Love. She is wise beyond her years.
Hoping you and yours are safe and well.
Namaste 🙏
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‘Misers do not go to the world of the gods;
only fools do not praise liberality;
the wise find joy in generosity,
and because of it become blessed in the other world.
Better than sovereignty over the earth,
better than going to heaven,
better than dominion over all the worlds
is the reward of reaching the stream.’
~ Excerpt from ‘The World’ ~ Lord Buddha
Thanks a million dear for sharing such a beautiful comment and quote. Appreciate it.❤️
True generosity should come from heart✌
Thanks my dear friend.❤️
Sadly, generosity doesn’t come easy to some among us.
I know and that’s such a shame.❤️
A lovely story with great message ❤️
Thanks sweetheart, means a lot.❤️
they make her paint her face and dance
romance is dead
paper products gone
crisis mode
where s the money daddy~?
Awww. That was beautiful.👏👏👏
it was?
Always
fox to chicken. why do those huge black ravens want rotten walnuts. food for thought literally.
Lol, yeah
amen. salaam. halikalim salaam salaam hilikalim~
Hi.🌹
cheers.
Your simple stories are always full of so much wisdom. Thank you.
That’s very kind of you my dear friend.🌹
Laleh, I enjoyed reading this post all over again today. Stay safe and well, my friend.
You’re amazing as always my lovely friend.❤️
Beautiful message, Laleh. We can all learn from this story of generosity. It shows love and kindness and gives hope. Thanks for sharing. 🤗🙏💜🌸
Thanks for your kind share my wonderful friend.❤️
You are always welcome Laleh. Appreciate your support my friend. 😊💜
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It is often the poorest who are most generous
You’re right.❤️
Beautiful story as always! Indeed kindness is often found in the least expected of places.
You’re very kind my dear friend.🌹
Love the story Laleh. ♥️
Thanks Crissy you’re lovely.🌹
You too Laleh ♥️
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This is a great story about being generous, regarless of how much money we have!
Thanks Christy sweetheart, appreciate your comment.🌺
Thank you for this !! 💗💗💗
Thanks for reading dear.💕🌸
Worthwhile to read it 😊
That’s very kind of you dear.🌺
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Let us redistribute more wealth from the rich to the poor.
I wish. Thanks dear friend appreciate you comment.🌹
Wonderful and meaningful story shared
Means a lot dear.🌷
Your words picturize the story awesome
a beautiful story of reciprocity💕
So nice story
Appreciate it.🙏🌷