I’d like to start the new year with a story that is both simple and yet can also be life-changing, if we really own its truth…..!
I am not the author and I apologise for not being able to tell you who wrote it, other than that they are American.
A 10 or 11 year-old girl stood in front of her apartment with a sign, “Rocks for sale.”
My first thought was, “if she’s selling rocks, she must be desperate”.
I got out of my car and went to ask about her rocks. She said she’d
been there for 2 hours, but no one had even stopped. And that was after she had already gone door to door trying to sell the rocks.
Her sign said that each rock was $5, so I grabbed a $20 bill and handed it to her.
She sheepishly responded that she didn’t have change for $20.
I told her change was not needed as I was going to buy 4 of her beautiful rocks.
Immediately she started to cry. As tears streamed down her face she told me that her family had a cat, but they didn’t have enough money to take care of it. Her mum said the only way they could keep it was if she earned the money for the cat food.
She couldn’t believe I was going to buy 4 rocks, but that with the money she would be able to keep her favorite pet.
She thanked me profusely, but her tears were reward enough.
As I left, she packed up her table and treasures and went inside.
All day I thought about the difference $20 made in her life.
I think I’ll keep those rocks forever.
When I had my brain tumor, even a little text message could give me hope to keep fighting.
No act of kindness is “little” when you are in need.
I wish I could buy rocks everyday……..
May you have an enriched, fulfilling and fruitful year!
Peace Be Within You!
Love and Blessings,
Les
Community Of The Heart
Ps: The answer is YES, new retreats ARE coming this year!
Full details as soon as Trudi and I find our forever home……