When Was The Last Time You Experienced a Random Act of Kindness?

I visit my Lola's grave every time I feel downtrotten. I was feeling exactly like this when I visited my Lola's grave on Monday this week. As was my habit, I would pass by my "suki" flower vendor near the gate of the memorial park to buy flowers for my Lola. Since I was a regular "suki", they are already familiar with me as to what flowers I buy that I don't even have to get out of the car. I just roll out my window and they would give my usual order then I pay.

When I was about to leave, the manang asked me to wait a while then when she returned, she handed me 3 red roses. I was dumbfounded for a while but I managed to say thank you. While I was entering the cemetery, it hit me - what a kind gesture from somebody of meager means. That is what made it extraordinary. That moment she was the bigger person than I because I was on the receiving end of her generosity. It moved me to tears.

There are times when I seem to just have it with people - rudeness, discourtesy, lies, deceit, vulgarity and immorality. I think my Lola spoke to me with those 3 red roses that I should not lose hope - to see the good and not start relations from the viewpoint of distrust. It is random acts of kindness like this that renew my faith in the innate goodness of the human heart.

When was the last time you experienced a random act of kindness, please share your stories.