While entering Dunkin’ Donuts, she noticed a homeless man collecting change on the side of the road. He quickly entered and began counting his money. When she started chatting to him, he became really upset.

Because he only had about a dollar in change, she decided to offer to buy him a coffee and a bagel out of her own pocket in exchange for his willingness to sit and converse. He caved. They talked for about an hour before she realized she had to go back to class. He then left her a message and encouraged her to wait.

I just heard about a sociological experiment in which a young woman was dressed appropriately and left on the sidewalk by herself. The majority of the onlookers took advantage of the occasion to ask her if she needed assistance and where her parents were. That same female was now standing there, dressed in dirty, worn clothes. She was noticed by several people, yet none of them seemed to notice her.

That is the terrible fact of today: I worry when the world will become a place where greedy individuals judge others solely on their appearance. Alternatively, why is a wealthy person’s life more valuable than a poor person’s?

Fortunately, someone demonstrates along the road that not everyone has lost the ability to feel sympathy for others who are less fortunate, giving us hope that not everything is lost.

Casey Fischer was on her way to Dunkin’ Donuts for a coffee during her lunch break when she noticed a homeless man collecting pennies by the side of the road. He then entered, intending to get something to eat.

Fisher got closer and saw that the man’s hand had only made a $1. She then offered an invitation to join her at her table and paid for his coffee and bagel.

Chris introduced himself to Fischer and related his experiences of being treated unfairly because he was homeless.

He admitted to using drugs, which had changed him into the man he despised.

Fischer informed Chris that, while she was delighted to meet him, she needed to return to class. He handed her a crumpled piece of paper with something scrawled on it that he had given to his new acquaintance after urging her to wait a moment.

Fischer was taken aback when he read the message. She had no idea how much her actions would influence the homeless man. This meeting meant much more to him than a bagel and a cup of coffee. It had an effect on him.

The message said, “Today I wanted to murder myself.” “…but I no longer do because of you.”

We also like to thank this lovely young lady for her help. You are the change that the world needs to keep on doing.

Please pass this material along to your loved ones.

Peace and Love

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