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The Ripple Effect of Goodness

How Small Acts Can Create Big Changes

By Emily Chan - Life and love sharingPublished about a year ago 1 min read
Top Story - December 2024
The Ripple Effect of Goodness
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Many people complain about bad luck and an inability to meet noble people. However, they often create their own nobility. When you treat everyone sincerely, expecting nothing in return, God naturally favors you.

A true story: an elderly couple checked into a hotel on a stormy night, only to find it fully booked. The waiter could have simply turned them away.

But considering the weather, he felt it would be difficult for the couple to find another place. So, he offered them his room, explaining he would be working that night.

Grateful for his kindness, the couple accepted. The next day, when the old man checked out, the waiter refused to accept payment for the room. The couple left, deeply appreciative.

Unexpectedly, the waiter received an invitation to New York from the old gentleman. Upon arrival, the old man pointed to a magnificent building and offered the waiter the position of general manager. This waiter became the first general manager of the famous Hilton Hotel.

Sometimes, the kindness you sow bears the fruit of goodwill. Good character and self-motivation naturally attract noble people. Rather than attributing success to others, it's better to acknowledge your own contributions.

Many things operate on cause and effect. Only when you are worthy will others be willing to help. At least, it will be valuable. If you bloom, butterflies will come naturally. If you are wonderful, God has its own plans.

Thank you for reading!

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Emily Chan - Life and love sharing

Blog Writer/Storyteller/Write stores and short srories.I am a writer who specializes in love,relationships and life sharing

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  • Susan Paytonabout a year ago

    Congratulations on Top Story!!! - Well Deserved!!!

  • Antoni De'Leonabout a year ago

    It is what we name Karma, a most wonderful and heartfelt read Emily. true words spoken. Congrats on TS.

  • Dr. J.S. VIRKabout a year ago

    Nice creation!

  • Andrea Corwin about a year ago

    Only when you are worthy… such truth rings in your piece. Congratulations on the Top Story!! 🎊🎊🎊

  • Olufemi Afolabiabout a year ago

    Congratulations on top story......"Many things operate on cause and effect. Only when you are worthy will others be willing to help"

  • Rene Petersabout a year ago

    Congrats on top story! I love real life examples of how being kind continues like this

  • Calvin Londonabout a year ago

    Congratulations on a top story Emily. I love these tales, proverbs, fables or whatever you want to call them. There is nothing like to to get a point across.

  • Digvijay Singhabout a year ago

    Hhh

  • Rick Henry Christopher about a year ago

    Wonderful life lesson story. I have always believed in the what goes around, comes around philosophy in life. What you put out with sincerity comes back to you.

  • Gregory Paytonabout a year ago

    Congratulations on Top Story!!

  • Komalabout a year ago

    It’s a reminder that good deeds often come back in ways we least expect, and sometimes, being genuine and selfless can lead to incredible opportunities. A wonderful testament to the idea that goodness has its own rewards!✨ Well deserving top story 🎉

  • Snarky Lisaabout a year ago

    How is this in the poetry section? It’s really just prose…

  • Cindy🎀about a year ago

    I love this!! kindness can be very powerful.It’s amazing to think that small, selfless acts can lead to life changing outcomes. not just for others, but for ourselves as well. Beautiful written.

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