Life can throw us curveballs at the worst times, like when we’re pregnant and our hormones make us feel overwhelmed, or when we miss our flight and get stressed out. But when things get tough, good people from the street often step up to help us and show us that there is good in the world, just like our heroes have seen for themselves.
– “Ten years ago, right before I turned 21, I had a moment of instant karma while I was unemployed and having money problems.” When they quit a low-paying job at a nearby bar and had only $100 left, they felt anxious because they didn’t know what to do next.
When Johnny, my friend, got sick and needed $80 for medicine, I drove away with only $20. I bought two scratch-off tickets at a gas station on a whim with the money I still had, and soon after helping Johnny, I won $500. I learned from this experience how important it is to let go of regret, help others, and be open to life’s surprises. Kyle Burton / Ask.com
– “I was an American in China six months pregnant.” When the hormones hit, I was at the train station. The fact that I started crying for no reason made me cry even more. An old Chinese woman who was very small grabbed my shoulder and spoke in a way I didn’t understand. After that, she grabbed me and gave me a big hug.
She smiled big at me when she pulled away. It was just what I needed.” What D*kenOliphaunts on Reddit
– “A long time ago, I was driving from Dallas to Austin in the summer, and my car’s battery meter started acting up. This made me buy a new battery in Austin, even though that wasn’t the real problem.” My car broke down outside the city without headlights after I tried to leave that night to save battery power but failed.
As we were stuck in the dark, a stranger in a truck came to help and offered to tow us back to Dallas, even though it would be dangerous. It turned out that he had cancer that would kill him soon, but he chose to spend his last days helping travelers who got lost, leaving a lasting impression of kindness and selflessness. **nowcones / Reddit
– “A very clear memory from my childhood is of being at the local bar and grill with my parents. I was about 6 years old and I remember looking at a certain doll in a claw machine. There was Tweety Bird in space gear. I was so lost in thought that I didn’t even notice someone walk up until the claw came down, grabbed it, and dropped it all at once in the chute.
When I turned around, I saw a man who looked like he was homeless or traveling take the Tweety Bird out of the chute and hand it to me right away. We smiled at each other and didn’t say anything. Then he turned around and left the restaurant.” From kemosabi4 on Reddit
– “I missed the school bus when I was 9 or 10 years old.” This big guy picked me up and screamed as he ran to the bus stop. It did happen in the end, and he dipped me in it. I was so shocked I couldn’t even say “thank you.” by sowydso on Reddit
– “I got to the airport one minute late to make a very important flight.” Even though people were still going through security, I wasn’t allowed to join the line. I broke down in the waiting area.
An unknown old man came up to me and gave me twenty dollars. He said, “I know this doesn’t help with what you just missed, but if they let you take the next one, go have a hot breakfast on me.” “Be careful,” he said, and then he walked away. I was shocked. Dr. Frankenstein on Reddit
– “In 2014, I was taking a bus from Chennai to Bangalore when I saw a boy drop his laptop as he rushed to get off. Even though the bus company was reluctant at first, I made sure the boy got his laptop, and he thanked me profusely because it had important project work on it.
When I went through security at the Mumbai airport in 2018, I was in the same situation because I had left my laptop and external hard drive behind. Thank goodness, airport workers were able to find me and help me get my things back just in time for my flight. This event made me think about how actions and their results are linked, which strengthened my faith in karma’s subtle ways. Aparna Vicky / Ask.com
– “I was sitting in a plaza with a friend after a breakup and decided to try some kind of dairy-free frozen yogurt at one of the shops there.” Inside, the people who were helping me were talking, and it looked like the girl who was helping me was also having a bad time at the time. She told me, “I’m sad,” looking at me. Are you also sad? She gave me my froyo for free after I said “Yes.” solid guac / Reddit
– “In the spring of 2018, with only three weeks to go until my wedding, I found my dream wedding dress for $60, but it was hard to find a nearby that could make quick changes.” During a lunch break at the hospital, someone was talking about this problem. A nurse from the cancer center overheard and offered to help. She changed my wedding dress for a very reasonable $50, and we set up fittings during our lunch breaks.
During the fittings, we talked about our lives, and she said that sewing made her think of her late mother, with whom she used to sew. When I picked up the perfectly altered dress, she wouldn’t take payment because she said it was a gift for her mother. We cried together because we were so thankful, and I promised to repay her kindness one day. On Reddit, GoKelsey
– “I was ready to cross the street when the lights turned green.” It was a little raining that day, but I didn’t have an umbrella with me because I don’t mind rain that much. But a man walked up to me and put his umbrella over me while we waited to cross. It wasn’t much, but I was so glad to get it. Author not known / Reddit
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