Good Karma Music Stories

Attending to the little things makes a lot of difference. I called the customer service number of my new health insurance plan with a specific question about coverage that was unclear in the booklet I had received. The customer service representative who answered my call was very abrupt, hardly seemed to listen to my question, and her tone of voice was harsh. I persisted in trying to clarify my question for her so that I could get an answer but I was unfailingly polite, met every one of her abrupt responses with a kind reply, not giving up on trying to get the information I wanted, but always gently and respectfully. By the end of the call we were talking like best friends with her telling me that she would investigate the problem further and let me know if she discovered anything more and if I found anything out about the problem would I please call her and let her know. Sometimes you can see the effect of small kindness almost immediately plus it feels so much better to not get hooked into angry reactivity however the response is received.

My priceless act of kindness is followed out almost daily. my friend desiree has cmt and she cant do alot of the things that many humans take for granted especially in the winter she cant hold her pencils or walk very far without her muscles spasming and i always make it a point to go out of my way take notes or give her piggyback rides to her next class so that she doesnt get a detention i tie her shoes when they are un done ant stick up for her when the other kids make fun of her gait. i have been doing this consistantly for her ever since probably the first month of sixth grade

During one of my classes, in desks of four, one girl keeps on “borrowing” sheets of paper. (Usually “borrowing” equals to having) I continuously “lent” her some. Thankfully, she has stopped asking me, and has started asking another poor girl. Now to find a way to help her…

i have a sick friend who has been battling disease across the country and is very isolated with little support and ability to reach out at present. i have been having phone days w/ her quite often as a form of therapy and support, as i have battled the life threatening illness that she is dealing with presently. although at moments, i may get frustrated or overwhelmed with how to “fit” this time into my schedule, i find that it is always the highlight of my day. peace.continue to pay it forward!

My wife and I began rescuing cats when we found five abandoned cats at a vacant home on our street. Many of them are feral or have been mistreated. Once they have been neutered and have had the medical attention that they need we bring them home. We are fortunate to have property which is far from the highway, so are able to let some go outside. Presently we have 16 cats in our family.

For the past, I try to give transportation to elderly disciples who want to come to the temple for their daily or weekly prayers. One particular lady who is unable to walked properly , has to be assisted all the time because of the surgery since her childbirth of her third son. so after many rides that I gave her back and forth to the temple, i learn that she needs more help then just to the temple,for her other personal matters.Therefore, I encourage her to reapply her benefits to a handicapped bus that can enable to do things for herself and children. We went together to the interviews and feedback, give her encouragement and support. Finally she is on herself, with the privilege of city handibus. thanks to the donors.Emi Two fwo.

It is a great way to promote the Budddha’s teaching through music….the universality of music in all walks of life. As such we have been sourcing Dharma music both in Chinese ( which is quite easily available ) and in English and try to share them amongst friends. They appeal to both young and old in a very soothing and calming ambience. This too will definitely be very helpful. Thank you and your team for the kindness and compassion.