I was seven months pregnant and on a bus. An elderly woman entered; no one gave her a seat, so I offered her mine. She sat and continued to stare into my eyes. While departing, she placed something heavy into my pocket and whispered in my ear, ”Always prioritize yourself and your child! Otherwise, your life would be as weighty as this! Then she immediately exited the bus.
I quickly dug into my pocket to see what she had given me. I took it out and froze. My blood became chilly. She had handed me an enormous, heavy stone.
This woman had the guts to return my charity with rage and resentment. Instead of learning from her, I took the opposite approach. I chose to be kind and teach my child kindness because I believe the world requires more of it, even if some individuals do not deserve it.
