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lucky penny and a random act of kindness


Do you all know about "find a penny, pick it up and all day long you have good luck"?

Me and my daughters are strong believer of that and always pick up the pennies along the way if we find them - but you see they have to be right side up otherwise it doesn't work. So, if I see a penny and it is not heads, then I just leave it.

As my daughter was getting out of the car this morning, see spotted a penny on the curb, but alas, it was wrong side up. Instead of leaving it alone like I usually do, she flipped it and left it there. I was blown by this simple act of kindness for a stranger. She couldn't get the luck from the penny, but she made sure that the next person spotting the penny will. Why haven't I ever thought of that?

(penny image from here)

Comments

Sylvia K said…
We can learn beautiful lessons from our kids, if we keep our minds and eyes open. It's so easy to get into the mind set, that we as adults always know best. What a delightful thing for your daughter to do! But you see, she's learned kindness and generosity from you. Take a bow, too, Mom!
April 18, 2009 at 3:33 PM
Anonymous said…
BEAUTIFUL!!!!!
i agree with sylvia....you are both beautiful people!
xxmango
April 18, 2009 at 3:35 PM
aMus said…
why didn't you think of that? but then how else would you have seen this generous spirit of your girl and feel all warm inside knowing that she's growing up right?

and what a lovely thing to read on a Sunday morning! you made my day!
April 18, 2009 at 5:57 PM
Shails said…
That is so beautiful.It speaks so much about their upbringing.i like your blog -there is something warm and comforting here
April 19, 2009 at 12:39 PM
Lori ann said…
Beautiful Bhavana, please give that child a hug from me! such a lovely post.
♥
April 19, 2009 at 1:38 PM
Anonymous said…
great nurture. kudos to u
April 19, 2009 at 4:29 PM
bindu said…
How sweet! I really didn't see that coming. It's such a thoughtful gesture. I wish her entire generation would grow up like her. Then I would have some hope ...
April 19, 2009 at 9:54 PM
subcontinental.giant said…
clever and caring - she is like me :)
April 20, 2009 at 7:46 AM
pink dogwood said…
thanks all for your comments.

Yes uncle subcontinental.giant - she is a lot like you :)
April 21, 2009 at 10:51 AM
Snowbrush said…
My wife collects pennies. She threw on the brakes on her bike once to pick one up, and was hit from the rear by another bike. She dared not tell the other biker the real reason she had suddenly stopped.
April 21, 2009 at 5:29 PM
subcontinental.giant said…
I followed in her lead by doing the same yesterday in front of the cleaners!
April 23, 2009 at 9:00 AM
CrystalChick said…
AWESOME!
Yes, I do pick up pennies and sometimes just leave them. Today, getting in my car I notice that a penny was on the seat but it was wrong side up so I just flipped it over... and then picked it up later. :)

Have a wonderful Mother's Day weekend!
May 9, 2009 at 1:38 PM
mixdbrew said…
WOW!! what things children can teach us...beautiful post. U r so blessed :)
May 24, 2009 at 2:29 AM
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