A Kind Act To Keep Humanity Alive

So precious and so few indeed.

So much so that when a kind gesture is hurled upon us we're unsure of what we're witnessing. A defense mechanism automatically goes up. Luckily, Jennifer is pure of heart and does not meet any wonderful gesture from a stranger with any suspicion. She is possibly the happiest person I know.

Today, she told me of a story of how a woman, most likely in her 30s, gave little Lauren-Alessandra five dollars in a local establishment after observing it was her birth day. Her third on this planet.

She smiled and wished Lauren a happy birthday.

That was it.

Jennifer explained how later there was a sudden surge of positive energy in the place. It's these incredible gestures that keep civilization moving forward, isn't it?

She paused. Then proceeded to tell me that not even she - a person who lives to give to others - thinks of doing such a thing. Thanks to this stranger she now has another way to express how much she doesn't take life for granted.

I wanted to hold her back. To remind her that she shouldn't go over board - she is one of those street angels that makes sure parking meters are filled. Then I paused. It was a magnificent day.

I didn't say a word. I decided to unleash Jen onto the world.

It can't hurt.

Happy birthday Lauren-Alessandra.