Priceless: Giving Away Money For Free
By Shavkat
@Shavkat (140158)
Philippines
April 14, 2021 3:15am CST
Today is not that special when I went out this morning. I bought some groceries and met a 10-year-old boy selling chayotes on the road. He was almost begging to buy some so that he can buy some rice for his family tonight. It was a heartbreaking moment and I decided to give him Php 100.00 ($2.06). I told him to sell it to other people and buy some rice later. Now, what I am saying is that I did a good deed for today.
Did you ever do good things today?
How would you feel if you were in my shoes?
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26 responses
@eileenleyva (27560)
• Philippines
14 Apr 21
That's a good deed you made today. That one hundred pesos can buy the boy's family a decent meal.
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@eileenleyva (27560)
• Philippines
14 Apr 21
@Shavkat That means you have compassion for the marginalized in society.
And by sharing that young boy something you could have used for your self, that shows you have done a corporal work of mercy. Way to go!
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@Shavkat (140158)
• Philippines
14 Apr 21
@eileenleyva It is one of my advocacies to help the marginalized ones. If it is not because of this pandemic, I had applied to an international NGO. I will do it after this chaotic situation that we are experiencing now.
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@m_audrey6788 (58472)
• Germany
14 Apr 21
You did a good deed there. It is nice to give. If I have the chance. I will do the same thing 
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@m_audrey6788 (58472)
• Germany
14 Apr 21
@Shavkat Yes. I understand. Life is hard nowadays. It is really harder than before 
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@Shavkat (140158)
• Philippines
14 Apr 21
@m_audrey6788 If I have all the means, I might create livelihood programs for them. I think my government needs to address this issue now.
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@porwest (93494)
• United States
14 Apr 21
What you did was a good thing. The kid was not pandandling, but rather trying to do something to get something. I applaud it and may have done the same.
When my wife and I were visiting Mexico once we bought something from a street vendor who we could tell was clearly in need of the money. It felt good even if we had no use for what we bought.
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@Shavkat (140158)
• Philippines
14 Apr 21
Yes, he is not a panhandler boy. I am amazed that he is doing this as compared to others, especially the adults. I am sure that they are having some meals and rice for tonight. I do agree that it can make us feel good when helping others. It is a way of being humane.
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@allen0187 (58582)
• Philippines
14 Apr 21
I would have done the same and helped the kid.
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@RebeccasFarm (90618)
• Arvada, Colorado
14 Apr 21
You are so good. Yes I would have given.
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@RasmaSandra (81292)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
15 Apr 21
I have helped others when I have had the opportunity,
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@Shavkat (140158)
• Philippines
15 Apr 21
It is a good feeling to help others without any returns. I can still remember my volunteering stunts and they are still using what I taught to them, which is to provide proper care for those people who are inflicted with impairments and disabilities.
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@Shavkat (140158)
• Philippines
14 Apr 21
I cannot resist myself not to. I just remembered myself in him. I did selling things before but I am luckier because I am not obliged to do it. My biological parents were responsible enough to give their children's basic needs. It is just me who want to try it.
I am sure if the boy is in your area, you will help him.
I am sure if the boy is in your area, you will help him.1 person likes this
