Earlier this week, I had to work late. I hadn't eaten any lunch, so by the time I left work, I was cross with the world. When I got outside, there was a woman sitting in the atrium. She gestured to me, asking if I could take her picture. I agreed, but was ver annoyed to be doing it.
After the picture, she took out a piece of paper from her bag. "What now?" I thought. The name and the address of Rockefeller Center was on the paper. She wanted me to direct her there, but she didn't speak or understand english, and my french was terrible on my best day.
It became obvious that I would have to take her there myself. Another inconvenience, considering my day.
I tried valiantly to communicate with her on our walk to Rock Center. It was no use. We met her bilingual cousin in front of J Crew who was able to give me some more information.
Turns out the woman was visiting from one of the two places in the world I want to visit: Morocco! She was so grateful to me that when she heard I wanted to visit Morocco, she gave me her contact information and insisted I stay with her. Karma is a good thing.
The Idea: Take some time to help a tourist find their way.
The Cost: $0...just some of your time.
The Benefit: You just might make a friend across the world.
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3 comments:
indeed.. you focus on going to morocco and everything will line up so you can make it happen...nice story ...
Wow... what a story :) So encouraging, and a great reminder that a good attitude is our best clothing.
Leah xo
Gotta love Karma, s/he really knows what s/he's doing:)
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