Comments on: Am I A Sucker? Day 9

By: Gailete

Gailete — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 20:23:33 +0000

You may have blessed this woman far more than you know especially since you don’t really know her circumstances. I bet she will treasure the memory of a stranger helping her out.

By: Amish Author Sicily Yoder

Amish Author Sicily Yoder — Sat, 12 Jan 2013 22:24:16 +0000

I would have given her the money if my gut feeling was to do so. I paid for a lady and her daughter’s food at Chik-Fil-A one time; they were traveling, as it was along the interstate. She insisted on giving me a check back for the food.
Once, when I was a traveling merchandiser, I handed a man on the roadside my whole packed lunch- cooler and all. Again, I went with my gut instinct.
Jeff, you are doing an awesome job with the challenge.

By: JD

JD — Fri, 11 Jan 2013 03:59:11 +0000

I don’t as a habit give money to people but I do and probably more often than my husband would like. It never is a lot but if I can spare it then I do.

By: mimipaula1

mimipaula1 — Fri, 11 Jan 2013 01:48:38 +0000

Jeffrey, I appreciate your willingness to share what you had with the young mother and her child.

By: Debbie M

Debbie M — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 16:07:36 +0000

Right move. What if you lose the bet by $10 or less? I’m pretty sure this would not be the thing you would regret.

By: CB in the City

CB in the City — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 13:57:16 +0000

You are doing so well financially on your challenge, I think you had the means to give away $10, which is something you clearly felt compelled to do.

I give to strangers, too. I like to think that if I were in a pinch, someone would help me, too.

By: Fe2o3ez

Fe2o3ez — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 13:50:30 +0000

You did well. There are some that will say that maybe you shouldnt have helped her because she was going to see a movie, which is a luxury item. However, I wager to say that those people have never looked into the eyes of a child and had to tell them that “No, we cant make the movie today because Daddy/Mommy doesnt have the monet right now.” Children dont know the difference. To them it is the same as saying there will be no bread for dinner. If they have been promised something that they look forward to, they will be disappointed, and no parent enjoys the disappointed look of their child. Congrats on your selfless act!

By: sara l

sara l — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 12:57:43 +0000

I always listen to my gut and in this case, I think (and hope) I would have done exactly what you did. As you pointed out, there seemed to be something important about this event for her and you helped her a great deal, I’m sure.

The author and teacher Jack Kornfield says something like: If you have the impulse to give something (money, time, goods), do it. Don’t talk yourself out of it or second guess yourself.

I don’t always do that I’m afraid, but I’m trying.

By: Wendy

Wendy — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 10:22:17 +0000

There is a movement right now called 26 Acts of Kindness. It encourages people to do 26 good deeds in memory of the victims at Sandy Hook. I’m glad you told her to pay it forward. Statistics that I have seen show that poor people give a larger percentage of their income to charity. I also believe you were investing in Karma. Well done.

By: colleen

colleen — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 06:58:03 +0000

As a person on a real minimum wage income, I would not do the same for a movie, now if it was for something more important I would help. I try my best to help people, I also do couponing and make boxes of groceries for my neighbors. What I am getting at is for this challenge feel authentic I think you will have to really live like one of us and keep your compassionate side with out giving away your shirt.