Giving, with Respect
A long time ago... A long time ago, I, with my family went for a visit to a pilgrimage. On our way back, we've stopped at an open ground to have lunch. Sat down at a nice, shady spot under a tree and unloaded everything from our car. Served ourselves the food we've brought and started having it. It is then a guy came to our spot. Young, well-groomed, well-dressed. With zero hesitation, he came straight to us and asked whether he could get some food to eat, as he was feeling hungry. The very first thought that popped into my mind is," He looks to be a young, earning man. He could've bought something to eat. Why did he even think of asking food to strangers." But, my Grandmother put the best food from what we've got onto a plate and gave it to him with a smile. He sat on a rock nearby, ate wholeheartedly, thanked us, and left on his bike. But, the first thought just kept festering in the back of my mind. Who in the world would ask a stranger for something, whe...