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46. How lucky you were to be part of that whole event!

Reply to 1StrongBlackMan (Original post)

Fri Jan 18, 2013, 04:26 PM

Jan 2013

[font color="navy" face="Verdana"]I've been part of such experiences, too -- though none so dramatic -- and the "coincidences" that come together can be amazing.

I believe that most people are goodhearted and kind, even when their exteriors appear closed and rough at first. When we act out of kindness and compassion, the benefits are often immediately obvious. Call it karma, synchronicity, the Universe, or coincidence -- it reveals who we really are and what we can be.

Thank you for sharing this story!

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A Karmic Moment? [View all] 1StrongBlackMan Jan 2013 OP

Wow! Thanks for sharing this story. tosh Jan 2013 #1

What a coincidence leftstreet Jan 2013 #2

I'm beginning to believe ... 1StrongBlackMan Jan 2013 #3

As long as we're willing to help it a bit. daleanime Jan 2013 #18

It happens. kimmylavin Jan 2013 #25

The universe is not done with you yet. n/t 1StrongBlackMan Jan 2013 #50

I have no doubt. ;) n/t kimmylavin Jan 2013 #69

same here... handmade34 Jan 2013 #58

As do I, handmade... kimmylavin Jan 2013 #70

A few years ago a wall of water almost killed my younger sister malaise Jan 2013 #82

our responsibility to each other handmade34 Jan 2013 #83

It's the only way we and our planet malaise Jan 2013 #85

Yep ... 1StrongBlackMan Jan 2013 #144

to each other icarusxat Jan 2013 #91

I hope you weren't being snarky, because such things DO happen. tblue37 Jan 2013 #129

Great story! Rider3 Jan 2013 #4

I have long believed that God gives us free will, but she also hedgehog Jan 2013 #5

Providence has indeed put angels in my path, when I didn't expect help but desperately needed it. freshwest Jan 2013 #13

Republican Family Values. As usual. Berlum Jan 2013 #6

Karma doesnt always come around so fast marions ghost Jan 2013 #7

I've seen it happen very quick a few times in my life and it was not kind to the jerks. freshwest Jan 2013 #14

You are lucky marions ghost Jan 2013 #15

I'm only speaking of quick justice. But then, I've done things I don't want punishment for, either. freshwest Jan 2013 #17

I guess you are talking about those who reform marions ghost Jan 2013 #23

I've had something horrible happen to me that was the result of SaveAmerica Jan 2013 #95

Mr.1StrongBlackMan Flashmann Jan 2013 #8

I know ... 1StrongBlackMan Jan 2013 #10

Well, we don't know their stories sarge43 Jan 2013 #121

Me too brought tears to my eyes too! Rockyj Jan 2013 #97

Cool story, bro nt Dreamer Tatum Jan 2013 #9

original message, bro /nt demwing Jan 2013 #21

May your kindness be returned to you a thousandfold. In_The_Wind Jan 2013 #11

I've seen this kind of thing happen before, more than once. Wonders never cease. freshwest Jan 2013 #12

we need more 'pay what you an afford.' pansypoo53219 Jan 2013 #16

You made me cry and laugh in the same OP lunatica Jan 2013 #19

Thank you for caring. lucca18 Jan 2013 #20

Great story! Jim__ Jan 2013 #22

This is a great illustration of 2naSalit Jan 2013 #24

I agree ... 1StrongBlackMan Jan 2013 #26

Yeas, that's true according to the story 2naSalit Jan 2013 #29

Agreed ... 1StrongBlackMan Jan 2013 #32

There is something to that... Raksha Jan 2013 #110

I was thinking that, too (not having tthe $$$) As the post above suggests, those who could gateley Jan 2013 #139

Great Idea Cedric the Clam Jan 2013 #27

Great Story! kimmylavin Jan 2013 #28

Sometimes ... 1StrongBlackMan Jan 2013 #30

As good a theory as any! kimmylavin Jan 2013 #43

Your willingness to write about it...I think you might have something there. Raksha Jan 2013 #111

Fantastic story.... Sekhmets Daughter Jan 2013 #31

I would have yelled something at the asshole, but good for you. Motown_Johnny Jan 2013 #33

I have to admit ... 1StrongBlackMan Jan 2013 #35

Great story. But "Karma" suggest the bad and good are earned Demo_Chris Jan 2013 #34

I completely disagree ... 1StrongBlackMan Jan 2013 #36

If wealth is a curse then curse me with it Demo_Chris Jan 2013 #64

You have that exactly behinds ... 1StrongBlackMan Jan 2013 #66

Tell that to Dick Cheney, Mitt Romney, Rush Limbaugh, etc... Demo_Chris Jan 2013 #79

He's lost his hearing....god knows what else... rppper Jan 2013 #117

I believe in karma - and it's not mystical at all Politicub Jan 2013 #45

Absolutely ... 1StrongBlackMan Jan 2013 #53

Not just anyone would have stopped to help. Politicub Jan 2013 #54

Our good deeds may or may not be their own reward Demo_Chris Jan 2013 #77

I agree with you, friend. There isn't a cosmic force and bad things happen to good people Politicub Jan 2013 #88

With all due respect ... 1StrongBlackMan Jan 2013 #98

No, I am bitter at myth peddlars Demo_Chris Jan 2013 #112

I seem to be the only one agreeing with you, Chris GCP Jan 2013 #116

In a sense I agree ... 1StrongBlackMan Jan 2013 #125

Nice post, I'll let you have the last word on that Demo_Chris Jan 2013 #137

Peace. 1StrongBlackMan Jan 2013 #143

+1 leftstreet Jan 2013 #136

the trick is to do good and forget about it isn't it bedazzled Jan 2013 #118

And I suspect ... 1StrongBlackMan Jan 2013 #128

it would be awful to have such a negative view of the universe bedazzled Jan 2013 #141

I agree with you 100% GCP Jan 2013 #115

Another positive ripple to that story... Waiting For Everyman Jan 2013 #37

and this helps encourage us to do more ourselves to help others n/t Victor_c3 Jan 2013 #39

Great story. Victor_c3 Jan 2013 #38

I, too, ... 1StrongBlackMan Jan 2013 #41

I might be evil for doing it too Victor_c3 Jan 2013 #44

If not comfort ... 1StrongBlackMan Jan 2013 #49

If they buy 'vices' with their money, who cares? When I give money away, it is their now, that's Bluenorthwest Jan 2013 #51

The evil part of me ... 1StrongBlackMan Jan 2013 #55

absolutely right with that point Victor_c3 Jan 2013 #84

I think they admonish becaue they are unable to take help of the sort they need... Bluenorthwest Jan 2013 #135

You're a great guy! treestar Jan 2013 #93

What an amazing story! mrsadm Jan 2013 #40

I kinda feel sorry ... 99Forever Jan 2013 #42

How lucky you were to be part of that whole event! silverweb Jan 2013 #46

You are what a true american is! libtodeath Jan 2013 #47

I sure hope salinen Jan 2013 #48

What a wonderful story!! leftynyc Jan 2013 #52

Thank you 1strongblackman for this uplifting story. There are still so many good people out there. kimbutgar Jan 2013 #56

Question: 1StrongBlackMan Jan 2013 #57

Because kindness is more common leftstreet Jan 2013 #71

I think not ... 1StrongBlackMan Jan 2013 #72

Exactly, leftstreet! Sissyk Jan 2013 #78

Man that's a good story, Thanks BrainMann1 Jan 2013 #59

thank you for sharing the story... handmade34 Jan 2013 #60

I'm considering asking the Administrators to start a ... 1StrongBlackMan Jan 2013 #62

I love that idea! TDale313 Jan 2013 #104

Please do. n/t littlemissmartypants Jan 2013 #105

Double karma points jambo101 Jan 2013 #61

Yeah ... 1StrongBlackMan Jan 2013 #63

I would have been motivated by schadenfreude and not the sincere desire to help the guy, gateley Jan 2013 #140

COOLEST THING EVER! BlancheSplanchnik Jan 2013 #65

Proof again that the universe............. beachgirl2365 Jan 2013 #67

Fucking dust keeps getting in my eyes. Whovian Jan 2013 #68

Not really a believer in karma, but this sequence of events can make me reconsider derby378 Jan 2013 #73

I would have been soooo tempted to give the giant pickup guy a "ha ha" n2doc Jan 2013 #74

Ms. Karma swings a heavy hammer. tclambert Jan 2013 #75

Karma can be a Bitch ... padruig Jan 2013 #76

I love this post malaise Jan 2013 #80

Oh man, what a lovely bit of karma tpsbmam Jan 2013 #81

Nothing better than instant karma, Faux pas Jan 2013 #86

wow - thanks so much for sharing this story. rurallib Jan 2013 #87

Angels walk among us. redwitch Jan 2013 #89

One of the best posts ever. nradisic Jan 2013 #90

What a cool story! treestar Jan 2013 #92

Ah, karma can be a bitch. The jerk-off got a lesson in how time wounds all heels. indepat Jan 2013 #94

HUGE K & R !!! - Thank You !!! WillyT Jan 2013 #96

Americans would rather . . . another_liberal Jan 2013 #99

Marry me!!!! spooky3 Jan 2013 #100

(whisper) does he sound terrific or WHAT? bedazzled Jan 2013 #142

I'll claw your eyes out for him :-)! spooky3 Jan 2013 #146

we'll simply have to share! bedazzled Jan 2013 #147

Agreed! spooky3 Jan 2013 #148

You are a mensch. MannyGoldstein Jan 2013 #101

You, my dear.... Melinda Jan 2013 #102

Broken down car... ReRe Jan 2013 #103

Exactly. DeSwiss Jan 2013 #106

What you said Iwillnevergiveup Jan 2013 #107

That's a wonderful story and thank you so much for helping her steve2470 Jan 2013 #108

This is almost too perfect to be believable, but I so much want to believe it. Raksha Jan 2013 #109

This kind of thing does indeed happen, no reason to doubt it DFW Jan 2013 #113

Thanks! Great story & thanks for your generosity! And, angry people do have more accidents. nt Bernardo de La Paz Jan 2013 #114

Karma can be a good thing sometimes. I really believe in it. nt Honeycombe8 Jan 2013 #119

its like a parable of jesus arely staircase Jan 2013 #120

Thanks for sharing. So good people outnumber Riley18 Jan 2013 #122

Instant Karma... malthaussen Jan 2013 #123

Thanks. Jackpine Radical Jan 2013 #124

Exactly ... 1StrongBlackMan Jan 2013 #131

When One Lives In Hate - Hate Responds cantbeserious Jan 2013 #126

Wonderful & now I need a tissue n/t fredamae Jan 2013 #127

Beautiful! Thank you for telling this. Reminds me that my "karma" mountain grammy Jan 2013 #130

Maybe this is what the Mayans ... 1StrongBlackMan Jan 2013 #132

I sure hope so, and your story gives me more hope! Thanks. mountain grammy Jan 2013 #133

What a lovely story Digit Jan 2013 #134

I'm almost sorry you saw him standing there instead of being extricated by the jaws of life. gateley Jan 2013 #138

I have had my share of good karma Robyn66 Jan 2013 #145

Yes. karma. Perfect karma. nt bluestate10 Jan 2013 #149