The most valuable moment in my life

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Well, I am into my early twenties and i say the most valuable moment in my LIFE, which may look a bit insane. But, I am sure it will be one.

When i was this seven year old kid, i used to walk to my school. Also, i used to fight with my mom for some small pocket money, Rs 5(Indian currency, equals 10 cents). And one day, on my way to my school, I found a kid, pulling me by the collar of my shirt. He was about the same age, but had filthy clothes, unclean body and uncombed hair. He also had a small bowl in his hand.
He requested me to give him some money, so that he can have a meal. I saw the torn 5 rupee note in my pocket, Gandhi was smiling at me. My brain urged me to save it for a chocolate.


But my Heart did not do so. I took the note from my pocket and gave it to him without hesitation and i was about to leave, when i saw him for one final time. And there was this satisfied, grateful smile on his face, the best ever chocolate, i ever had in my life. I was a bit proud and a couple of tears rolled down my eyes. I have donated some good money later in my life. But that smile and that tears were the ones, set me for my life.


Even when i die, the last thing i will remember is that smile, which makes me cry!!!

It is only with heart that one can see, what is invisible to the eyes!!!

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