What Is Your Job?|شغل شما چیست؟

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“37th story”

First published: May.03.2018

350 Words

Once a friend, who is a successful pediatric Doctor was sharing an effective memory of his.

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He said;

“It was a great feeling when I went to the bank to deposit the money I worked hard for. 

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In those days, there were no cell phones to make a phone call while you were out, you had to use public telephones.

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I didn’t have any change so I went to get some from the guy selling batteries and other small things in the corner.

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I didn’t need any of those things he was selling, to buy. I approached him and said: “Sorry, can I get some change please, I need to make a phone call,” and showed him my bill.

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He smiled gave me a coin from a separate jar and said: “No need to pay me, these coins are here for people who need to make a phone call. Just say ‘God bless.’”

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Then I saw some other people taking coins from his jar saying “God bless” and then going to the phone booth.

I asked the battery seller: “How much do you make to be able to donate this much money every day for other’s phone calls?!!”

He smiled and said: “I make $200 or more every day I put $20 in the change jar. I’ve seen many people who’ve had to make a phone call and didn’t have a coin, so I decided to help others this way. I make good money. I have enough to help others.”

The Doctor continued his story: “I was so ashamed. I was embarrassed. This guy was making a little money and donating every single day, and I was making a fortune and had never done anything good for others.

I had to do something. The battery seller’s pure soul changed me.

From that day on I asked my in-need patients to pay me with a “God bless”.

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What a great feeling and what a happy life I have had since.

GOD BLESS you my friend for teaching me how rich you were and how poor I was.

Categories: bedtime story, fable, fiction, folk tale, parable, Storytelling, taleTags: , ,

188 comments ›

  1. Jim
    May 3, 2018 • 12:12 pm

    what a wonderful story. 🙂

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  2. Isabelle
    May 3, 2018 • 12:13 pm

    Beautiful story Laleh! ❤️ The happiness we get from helping others is different from making good money or having a nice holiday. It’s deeper and more heartfelt. Sometimes very touching. This is how I’ve felt and experienced.

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  3. myexpressionofthoughtsblog
    May 3, 2018 • 12:21 pm

    Wonderful story and beautiful gesture. Yesterday only I was exploring my site to search your blog as I thought might have missed any story shared by you and today here it is!! God bless you and make us equally blessed by reading your motivated stories

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  4. Hadel
    May 3, 2018 • 12:23 pm

    Beautiful story. Love it. A great meaning for who is truly wealthy in life.

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  5. Eleanor Burns
    May 3, 2018 • 12:25 pm

    That is an absolutely beautiful moral, and helps one to feel so much less cynical.

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  6. calmkate
    May 3, 2018 • 12:45 pm

    great story telling and powerful message, thanks Laleh 😉

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  7. derrickjknight
    May 3, 2018 • 1:11 pm

    A fine story with an excellent moral

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  8. hassanmosleh
    May 3, 2018 • 1:21 pm

    God bless you laleh remarkable story I enjoyed and learned.

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  9. Ellen
    May 3, 2018 • 1:56 pm

    Your story illustrates quite beautifully that true wealth is so much more than money or possessions. The two words “God Bless” are a gift that can be given and received. Thank-you for another story that reminds us of the things that matter most.

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  10. Middle Aged Momma
    May 3, 2018 • 3:04 pm

    Heart warming story. Thanks for sharing.

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  11. Spiritual Fruit Without Religion
    May 3, 2018 • 4:06 pm

    I believe I will put that into practice! Instead of a type of payment or reimbursement I will ask for a God Bless You instead.

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  12. dreamydamselblog
    May 3, 2018 • 4:21 pm

    What a beautiful story with great massage 😊

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  13. Rosaliene Bacchus
    May 3, 2018 • 4:54 pm

    Your stories always touch my heart ❤

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  14. Awa on the Road
    May 3, 2018 • 5:16 pm

    I like your story especially because “your” God does not have a name. Therefore it can be accepted by anyone all over the world. I personally think that there is just one God, only his name differs depending on the religion. Being good for others is so much more important than fighting for “the honour of God”.

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  15. Anonymous
    May 3, 2018 • 5:30 pm

    Wonderful story

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  16. nathaswami
    May 3, 2018 • 5:31 pm

    Wonderful story

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  17. the britchy one
    May 3, 2018 • 6:00 pm

    This is beautiful, what a lovely story

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  18. mainepaperpusher
    May 3, 2018 • 7:18 pm

    What a wonderful life lesson. Great story!

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  20. 🌴🌺🇹🇹🌊Tammy7711🌴🌺🇹🇹🌊
    May 3, 2018 • 10:34 pm

    Amen! Beautiful story indeed! God bless you my dearest! Love you ❤

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  21. anne leueen
    May 4, 2018 • 1:03 am

    Oh my this is such a wonderful story and parable for life! It brought tears to my eyes. Thank you.

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  22. corneliaweberphotography
    May 4, 2018 • 1:27 am

    such a humbled man, I have often experienced that people who have very little are most generous.

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  23. ivor20
    May 4, 2018 • 7:39 am

    A lovely story, and I’m the old friendly local plumber here, generous with my time and money, always my pleasure to be of service.

    Liked by 6 people

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  24. watchingthedaisies
    May 4, 2018 • 9:43 am

    What a wonderful story and a great example to follow. 🌼

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  25. Doctor Jonathan
    May 4, 2018 • 1:22 pm

    Most people on this planet are POOR because few have been taught what truly enriches lives. Money is certainly necessary to pay essential bills; material possessions certainly accentuate a state of existence, but PURPOSE and MEANING in life creates PASSION and FULFILLMENT.

    All of us have heard these words; few of us have applied them to help make our lives complete. For so many, simply surviving another day of stress and anxiety is an accomplishment. It doesn’t have to be this way!

    Great story to share. Thank you.

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  26. Poornima V
    May 4, 2018 • 2:06 pm

    Heart touching story…
    I must say, you are a very good story teller, you convey such huge messages is a very simplistic way😍❤

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  27. Dave Kingsbury
    May 4, 2018 • 4:49 pm

    Nice thoughts here, quite uplifting. On thing, though, don’t think 15+ tags/categories allows you to feature on WordPress. I generally don’t go much above 10 combined.

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  28. Dewin Nefol
    May 4, 2018 • 8:12 pm

    Hey Laleh, Namaste 🙂

    Yet another enriching story to nourish and feed a human heart with all it needs to feel contented and at peace. Thank you for sharing your treasure so freely.

    Hoping all is well wherever you be. Enjoy a wonderful weekend. Take care of one and all.

    Love and be Loved. Namaste 🙂

    DN

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  29. reocochran
    May 6, 2018 • 2:09 am

    This has so much within this special story! I believe in blessing my friends and praying for my enemies. Thank you for this positive message, Laleh. ❤️xo 😘

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  32. Christopher Lindsay
    May 9, 2018 • 1:27 pm

    Great story. Those who have the least are often the most generous.

    Minor edit– He said, “I was coming

    A comma should follow a verb for introducing dialogue.

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  33. naturerestoresme
    May 13, 2018 • 1:45 pm

    Beautiful story! thank you for this blessing.

    Liked by 6 people

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  36. Timeless Classics -- Poetry by Ana Daksina
    May 15, 2018 • 1:29 am

    Reblogging to sister site “Timeless Wisdoms”

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  38. Jack Eason
    May 16, 2018 • 7:02 am

    Reblogged this on Have We Had Help? and commented:
    More from the lovely Laleh 😉 x

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  39. joylennick
    May 16, 2018 • 11:23 am

    Dear Laleh, My late, dear mother,’s name was Lila – so similar to yours. She was a lovely lady, as it seems are you! What a beautiful gesture and story. I am a Humanist and believe in good not bad, but respect others point of view and beliefs. Here’s to peace and a caring humanity. x .

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  41. The Owl Lady
    May 16, 2018 • 11:52 am

    How lovely! This story touched my heart! “God Bless” @v@ ❤

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  42. macjam47
    May 16, 2018 • 12:39 pm

    Such a beautiful and heartwarming story.

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  43. Smorgasbord - Variety is the Spice of Life.
    May 16, 2018 • 5:19 pm

    Reblogged this on Smorgasbord – Variety is the spice of life and commented:
    A wonderful story from A Voice from Iran.. recommended by Jack Eason on his blog… a lesson for us all.

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  44. Marje @ Kyrosmagica
    May 16, 2018 • 8:33 pm

    What a lovely, heart-warming story. 🙂

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  45. joyroses13
    May 17, 2018 • 2:12 am

    This is so touching!! If only more people would learn this. How in giving, we receive so much! Bless you!

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  46. Winnie
    May 18, 2018 • 1:44 am

    What a beautiful story!

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  47. Mimi @ LushFro
    May 24, 2018 • 8:16 am

    This was truly amazing, loved it!

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  48. natuurfreak
    May 28, 2018 • 8:38 am

    What a good and warmperson

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  49. Sheryl
    June 7, 2018 • 2:04 am

    A truly heartwarming story. Thank you for sharing.

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  50. efge63
    June 7, 2018 • 8:26 am

    Your story make me cry…..

    Can i post it in my blog in my language report you as sourch???????

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  51. Ankur Mithal
    December 17, 2018 • 7:06 am

    Great lesson from a simple story.

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  52. Anna Waldherr
    December 27, 2018 • 12:50 am

    I just got your book, Laleh. Am really looking forward to reading it! ❤

    Liked by 4 people

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  53. Anjali Khanal
    August 10, 2020 • 8:08 am

    This is beautiful 😍 A great lesson for life! 🙏

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  54. Atul
    August 10, 2020 • 8:15 am

    Subhanallah. May Allah swt be always merciful on that doctor. Ameen
    Thank you for sharing, dear Laleh.

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  55. Jordan Hoggard
    August 10, 2020 • 8:49 am

    Love it! One fourth going forth… instead of ALL as I have been doing. Gotta pay myself. Who supports the supporter? Love that I get both sides of this story, and have been lic=vin ON both sides. Strange, how enlightenment works sometimes… always. Here’s to the reciprocal benefits of supporting myself as I move forth, paying the fourth rather than the All.

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  56. inspirechief
    August 10, 2020 • 8:57 am

    A wonderful and heartwarming story. You inspired me and made me smile 😀. We reap what we sow. Thank you for sharing. God Bless.

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  59. Muntazir
    August 10, 2020 • 11:53 am

    May Allah bless you. You are doing a beautiful work, dear sister. These are not just stories, they inspire and teach a lot and I am sure they must be impacting and transforming a lot of people.
    May Allah azza wa jall bless you for all your good deeds and grant you a good hereafter. Ameen.

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  60. inhiscare753
    August 10, 2020 • 11:38 pm

    Thank you 🙏for sharing your wonderful and inspiring post.

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  63. Dew
    August 12, 2020 • 1:20 am

    touching story teaching us all lessons for life. keep up the good work. Wonderful to have found a friend from Iran here. God bless you and thank you for visiting my blog.

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