While I was walking in the park, I noticed a little
girl. Barefoot and dirty, she watched all the people pass by indifferently. She
was silent and did not say a word. Everybody passed by and did not pay any
attention to her.
The very next day I decided to go back to that park
and check if the girl was still there. She was right there in the same spot as
yesterday, sadly looking around. I was worried about her, as a park full of
strangers is not a good place for small kids to be alone.
As I approached her, I realized that the girl’s back
was oddly deformed. A thought crossed my mind that maybe this was the reason
why everyone was avoiding her and did not try to help. I got closer and smiled
to let her know that I was there to talk, to help. I started with a “Hello” and
then sat down near her. The girl was very surprised, however, after a long
stare, she replied “Hi”.
We talked for hours together until dusk. The park
became silent and empty. Then I carefully asked the little girl as to why she
was so sorrowful and lonesome. “I am different, that’s why” pat came her reply.
I agreed with her and smiled “Yes, you are”, and then I continued “you remind
me of an angel, pure and sweet”. She slowly got to her feet and smiled
“Really?” I confirmed that she looked to me like a little Guardian Angel who
watched all the people passing by. To my surprise, she nodded her head and
admitted “I am, I am your Guardian Angel”, and spread her wings. I was so
amazed, that I couldn't say a word. After a moment she explained “Think of
someone other than yourself – that was the purpose of my job here”.
Then I got to my feet and asked “Why
nobody stopped to help you?”
“Because only you could see me”, was her answer and
then she was gone.
~ Author Unknown
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“Happiness is not something readymade. It comes from your own actions."
~ Dalai Lama
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