This morning, my girlfriend and I needed a quick snack before a big event. There were no bakeries near our hotel, and we didn’t have time for a full breakfast. When she went down and asked if we could purchase two croissants or so, the lady said: “Oh, just grab a plate and take whatever! No charge.”
It was the right bit of luck at the right time—but it was also a decision. In the end, helping others always is, and even when it seems like no big deal to you, for them, it might go a long way. The situation reminded me of a Bruce Lee quote: “I’m not one of those guys that can brush people off. Besides, I feel that if I can just take a second to make someone happy, why not do it?”
Ultimately, when you help someone, you help everyone—but even if it’s just karma points you’re after, why not collect them every time you get a chance?