Thursday, February 21, 2013

Worth More Than 30 Cents

He needed 30 cents more.  His slow and careful arranging of words verified that he was not a student at the local university as he had claimed a minute earlier, asking for a student discount at the craft store counter and pointing to his university sweatshirt.  The bill was $6.30.  He had six dollars even. I handed him a dollar bill and told the cashier to give the change to the fellow.  He left, shuffling out with his little bag of purchases.

"Do you have a coupon?" my clerk asked.  Replacing the cord in the mini blinds had brought me into this particular craft/fabric store as an essential part of the Things I get to do today--can't replace the cord without new cord.  I knew nothing of their coupons.

"No, not unless you pretend I do," I said.

A nearby employee spoke loudly across the way to the clerk involved who was now helping me, "I want you to know he comes in here and does that all the time."

Coupon was worth $13.00
"------- Fabrics will not fall on hard times from the compassion shown to one man who is playing with all he has. And he will not get rich from his attempt to save a few pennies," I heard myself say. My clerk smiled. I swiped my card and she handed me my receipt. The total was about half of what I mentally figured was owed for the 45 yards of cord for my blinds.

"I owe you a lot more than this," I said.

"The coupon," she said.

15 comments:

  1. Wow!! Now that brought tears to my eyes!! Thank you for being compassionate. So many would be degrading. You were a true witness to those clerks. And in turn you were blessed!

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    1. And you would have done the same. Co-creating at its best.

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  2. It's just wonderful when the universe gets involved.

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    1. Isn't it! We get to stand back and watch truly awesome things happen.

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  3. what a beautiful story, and the best part is you truly were an example for all of us really. Thank you for sharing :)

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    1. Guess it is an opportunity for everyone to experience the wonder and beauty of the Universe. Glad you are eager to join in!

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    1. You are so welcome! You two would have done the same thing now, wouldn't you?

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  5. good karma wins again! Great story. That kind of thing is such a joy to watch and be part of!

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    1. So right you are--the joyous glow lingers warmly even after several days. Did you see your scarf?

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  6. It's beautiful! I did and I was hoping!

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  7. There is a word that I read when you write-
    its a word that touches hearts----and souls.
    That is the word I think about as I read this story,,,,,
    your word= "blessings"
    love
    tweedles

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    1. It is the intent of my Higher Soul to send "blessings" out through every post. Many times they come through as more of a "can do, so you can, too" sort of attitude. Blessings in disguise, I guess. Glad you find them here.

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  8. love the beauty of your "being with" and hugging through word & action....thanks, Andrea~ Always a lovely joy to read your words of intention & gratitude for life.

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    1. Ah, Brenda, so sweet of you to check in. I'm certainly looking for more ways and moments to wrap readers in love and comfort. Thanks for feeling hugged!

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