One good deed begets another

Yesterday while returning from Bombay Central on a local train home I noticed a gentleman standing next to me who was holding on to one packet too many.

Often I have been in a similar situation and have regretted consolidating my belongings into one handleable package before boarding the train. And I have always ended up with pain in my arm and shoulder.

I decided to help him out by giving him a plastic carry bag from the collection that I normally carry with me.

He was pleasantly surprised and in a gesture of his appreciation he gave me a pack of two DVD's. I told him that he need not do that, but he insisted.

Neither of us knew each other nor it is likely that we will ever meet again. I don't even know his name nor does he know mine, but the simple act of doing good does still yield good results.

In school, we learned that in our day and on a daily basis we should do a good deed. Boy scouts would do their share of good deed and add a knot to their scarf leaving us in an envious position.

But we don't need to be boy scouts to help anyone.

So, go ahead, do your daily good deed and life will often surprise you.