Love One Another

Summary

The author shares a personal story of kindness by offering coffee and a cheese danish to a homeless man outside a coffee shop, reflecting on the mutual upliftment experienced through the act of giving.

Abstract

The narrative unfolds on a day that feels particularly challenging, described by the author as slow-moving, cold, and windy. While on the way to study at a coffee shop, the author recognizes a homeless man who had been given a hat during a hot day in the previous summer. Contemplating the comfort of an extra hot latte, the author is struck by the thought of the homeless man's potential need for warmth and companionship. Acting on this empathetic impulse, the author buys coffee and a cheese danish for the man. The gesture is acknowledged as a bright spot in both their days, emphasizing the impact of small acts of kindness in fostering a sense of love and humanity.

Opinions

The author believes in the power of small acts of kindness, suggesting that such acts can significantly impact both the giver and the receiver.
There is an underlying opinion that human connection and empathy are vital, especially in challenging times, as evidenced by the author's decision to help someone in need despite the cold and unwelcoming weather.
The author implies that everyone has the capacity to contribute positively to another person's life, regardless of their own circumstances.
The act of sharing is portrayed as a source of personal fulfillment and joy, reinforcing the idea that helping others can be inherently rewarding.
The author's reference to the previous summer's act of giving indicates a recurring theme of compassion and generosity in their interactions with others.

At coffee shops — and in life.

Today so feels like a Monday, doesn’t it? It’s cold, windy, and slow-moving.

I walked up to the coffee shop this morning, prepared with my Phlebotomy books and a twenty-dollar bill in my backpack, and saw a homeless man sitting in the frigid morning air with his back against the warm concrete building.

I remembered him from last summer; I gave him my hat one similar day when I walked into the coffee shop, and he was sitting outside in hundred-degree weather in the dry, blazing sun.

All I kept thinking today was how I couldn’t wait to get into the cozy coffee shop and buy myself an extra hot latte. I hesitated mid-way to the counter, thinking, ‘I wonder if he’d like a cup of coffee too?’

He did. And I bought him a cheese danish too.

I hope I made his day because helping him made mine.

Thank you for reading. You are Loved. ❤

COFFEE | HOPE | HUMANITY

Love One Another

At coffee shops — and in life.

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