Today we went out exploring this small town, and visiting some temples. Upon leaving one of the temples, we passed a row of old women (about 8 of them) begging for change. we didn't have much change on us, and what we did have, we didn't know how to split up among them all. A few feet away there were a few men with machines that squeeze the juice out of sugar cane. A popular treat to which they add lime and sometimes mint. We asked the women if they would be interested in some cane juice, and the response was an emphatic YES!, followed by clapping and celebrating. We ordered 12 glasses of juice, and gave one to each woman; two, to a couple old men nearby, and the last two to some children to share. By the time I got my camera out and had them raise their glasses in a "cheers" gesture... The were all empty! :-) It was such a fun thing to do... We felt so much joy in sharing this moment with these beings, and the joy they felt in return was clear in their smiles and laughing eyes.
Such Joy in giving.... If you want to share this experience with us, find a creative way to give to someone else today....
Such Joy in giving.... If you want to share this experience with us, find a creative way to give to someone else today....
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