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I was going into the Gallaria Mall in Houston a few weeks ago. I got out of my car and was walking to the door and noticed an elderly lady looking around confused. I asked her if she needed help and she said she lost her car. I asked her what level she parked on. she said she was not sure. I asked her the type of car and color and if she had any distinquising bumper stickers or such. She told me it was a dark blue La baron with a bumper sticker that said ” I love my poodle” on it. I walked around the area to find…

My son turned one a few days ago. And we were thinking of how best to celebrate his first birthday. Through some coincidence, my mom got a contact of a nearby Home for special children who cannot be taken care of by their families (“Chembur Children’s Home, Mumbai”. Inspite of staying close to the Home, we never knew about it all these years. We instinctively decided to celebrate by going there and offering them some snacks and ice cream. When we went there one Saturday afternoon to distribute the food stuff, it turned out to be a moving experience. The first response was a something like a shock to our…

After an inspired weekend with some kindred spirit, I stepped into the airport shuttle. The shuttle driver offered me two seat options: the shot-gun seat or the seat way in the back of the van. I said, “You know what, I’m going to take the back seat. That way the next person could enjoy the front seat.” Instantly, he did a double take and smiled. As I got in, he public a public announcement to the four others already in the van: “This man took the back seat just so someone else could have the front. What a nice guy!” Then, he looked at me and said, “Welcome aboard, Sir.”…

Today I spent a very happy time cleaning a Buddhist women’s vihara.

Today while driving through Eugene, Oregon with an Airstream in tow, I had a moment with a bus driver that could have ended up terribly. I looked in her eyes and couldn’t help but smile at her in hopes she would receive it….she did! What could have been a possible traffic frustration turned into a moment where two people connected.

Sam, a visitor from US have party in Veganhut where 5 five people attend.

For many years my husband and I enjoyed Friday night suppers out with my widowed father-in-law and his companion. Dad’s companion was a widow that he met at church, who remained a faithful friend while his health and memory deteriorated until his eventual passing two years ago. In gratitude for her many kindnesses and in honor of my father-in-law’s memory, my husband and I continue to treat her to Friday night suppers to this day.

My cousin was diagnosed with stage IV cancer in 2007. Since then I have been in their home helping to raise her two young children. It has been long, and living without income is not always easy. Every so often someone will tell me that I should move on, get a job, make money so that I can be happy… But I am happy. I’ve learned much about impermanence and compassion and I can only hope to pass it on to the children as they continue to grow.

Today, after going on a field trip and visiting the monastery and listening to what Rev. Heng Sure had to say about your parents, the day continued, and i was faced with a decision that made me choose between wasting my parent’s effort and going with a friend, or passing the opportunity and going home with my mom. I felt very torn, but she said it was fine to go and my friend said he would love to have me, so i went with him. we had a nice time but when i went home a felt very badly about my decision, so i told her why and thanked her…

Whenever I bake a cake,I will bring a portionto the ladies in our library. This morning, Ihanded part of a strawberry cake to one of the ladies. Her face lit up brightly.She told me that I treated her better than her own family.I enjoy seeing their happy faces. Thank you’s are nice but really not neccessary.Seeing their smiles is enough to light up my day!