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KIND WORDS
Believing In People "The Mechanic who Brought Tears of Joy"
The authors wish to remain anonymous
Edited by Shmuel Greenbaum
Printed with Permission of http://www.PartnersInKindness.org
I had to have some minor repair work done on the car. Since today is my day off from work, and my son has not yet started school, I took him along.
The mechanic was a pleasant guy, and we watched for awhile as he took apart the door to repair the lock. We walked around a bit and went to buy a drink, but most of the time we just sat in the shade near the car watching the work and talking about this and that. The mechanic seemed to be listening with one ear.
After he finished we went inside to take care of the payment. My husband had pre-arranged the price, so I had prepared cash for the exact amount.
As I stood up to leave he asked my son, who has Down syndrome, his name and said "wait." He stuffed his hand in his pocket, pulled out a 50 shekel note ($13), and told me to buy something for my son for the upcoming holiday.
My eyes started to tear as I thanked him. We started chatting a bit. Next thing I know, he is telling me about a 1,000 shekel ($250) toy car he had bought for his son a few years back.
"He is almost bar mitzvah (thirteen years old) now and hasn't played with it for about a year, he said, and I have girls after him. I want to give it to him", he said pointing to my son.
"But I don't want him to be disappointed, so don't say anything" he said quietly. "Let me go home check that it still works, I'll call your husband and then I can get it to you...."
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From Kindness: Making a Difference in People's Lives: Formulas, stories, and insights
By Zelig Pliskin
Printed with Permission of Shaar Press
The author heard these stories from students:
"No one ever believed in me. Because of this I was never able to believe in myself," an elderly man complained about how his life had never amounted to much.
I wasn’t a very successful student throughout my school years. But my mother kept telling me, "I believe in you. One day you will succeed." And I did. Way beyond anyone besides my mother ever thought I would. Her belief in me was a guiding light. I owe her everything.
I remember it like it was yesterday. I always wanted to be a writer. When I said this, most people laughed at me. ``You don’t have the talent to be a writer,’’ is what I heard.
But then one day I confided in an experienced writer. "I’m embarrassed to say this because of the way others have reacted. I want to be a successful writer. Deep down I feel that one day I will fulfill my dream."
"Could you please bring me some examples of your writing," she said.
I did. And this was the best thing that ever happened to me in my life. She pointed out some great sentences that I had written. "You still need a lot of practice and a lot of coaching. But I assure you that you’ll make it big if you keep up your determination. Once you learn the craft, you’ll excel."
And I did. Ever since I look out for every opportunity to encourage other writers. That is my biggest pleasure in life.
Believe in people and you will influence them to believe in themselves. Your belief needs to be based on reality. So develop an eye for noticing even sparks of ability that can be developed. Be enthusiastic in selling a person to himself.
Believe in youngsters and they will grow up with your belief as their internalized belief.
Believe in people who are starting out on a new venture and you will give them the courage they need to persevere. All beginnings are difficult, and your encouragement might just be what they need to withstand the inevitable storms and waves.
Believe in people’s ability to make positive changes. Believe in people’s ability to create a joyous life for themselves. And believe in your own ability to effectively change people by believing in them.
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