Giving Not Out Of Abundance, But Out Of Compassion

A couple once went to a restaurant. They hadn’t been paid yet, so they told the waitress, “Please recommend the cheapest dish you have. We just want to share a meal together.”
The waitress served them kindly, and they enjoyed their food, surprised by how good it was. When they asked for the bill, she came back and said, “Your bill has been paid — and here’s an additional hundred pounds. Please enjoy the rest of your day.” They were overwhelmed. What they didn’t know was that this waitress herself was struggling. Her washing machine had broken, and she was washing clothes by hand, trying to save up for a new one. When her best friend heard what she’d done, she scolded her: “You’re crazy! You need that money more than they do!” The waitress began to doubt herself — until a few days later, her mother called and said, “Look at Facebook — that couple has posted about your kindness. Everyone’s talking about you.” Soon, people started reaching out — shops, charities, even strangers. One supermarket gifted her a new washing machine. Donations poured in. By the end of it all, she had received around a hundred thousand pounds — all because of one act of generosity. When asked about it, she said something beautiful: “Generosity isn’t about giving when you have extra. It’s about giving even when you yourself are in need.” And that’s the essence of divine love, isn’t it? Giving not out of abundance, but out of compassion.