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Summary

The author describes an experience of overcoming adversity with the unexpected help of an 'angel' who provided kindness during a difficult time.

Abstract

During a period characterized by chaos and challenge, the author found themselves overwhelmed by numerous adversaries, or "corpulent foes." Despite the odds being against them, the arrival of an 'angel'—a figure of support and kindness—shifted the dynamics of this struggle. This act of kindness not only bolstered the author's morale but also turned the tide of their metaphorical battle in their favor, suggesting that the power of kindness should not be underestimated in times of hardship.

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The author believes in the transformative power of kindness, particularly in difficult situations.
The adversaries are depicted as being powerful and numerous, highlighting the author's feelings of being outnumbered and outmatched.
The angel's appearance is seen as a pivotal moment, providing the author with a sense of protection and hope.
The author implies that without the angel's unexpected kindness, their fate would have been much worse, emphasizing the significant impact this kindness had on their outcome.
The quote from Charles Glassman at the beginning of the article sets the tone for the importance of understanding and empathy as foundational aspects of kindness.

The day something surprised me with kindness.

“Kindness begins with that understanding that we all struggle.” — Charles Glassman

Once at a time of much turbulence, I was in a metaphoric battle with my corpulent foes.

The corpulent ones were many, I was just one.

My odds weren’t good, prods from the corpulent ones continued one after one, my angel then appeared.

Translucent to my enemy, her kindness showed no fear. With my angel as a witness. What could go wrong?

The tide of the battle became so lopsided as if they suddenly became farsighted and couldn’t see their toes.

If not for the surprise of my angel, most likely I would be doomed. It’s funny, what kindness did for my morale, no less than giving me the laurel.

Close, but far from the end. Without my angels' kindness, I surely would have had a different destiny…