As I was carrying a heavy bag of laundry from around the block to the mat, a man walked by and noticeably noticed my struggle. He kept walking. It didn't bother me that he didn't offer to help, but it did bring to mind the many men in my life who would've offered. I was right on his heels for the next half a block when I went to hoist up my bag and one of the straps came loose. It didn't break completely, but there was a big ripping sound, and the bag dropped a few inches making it significantly harder to carry. A woman's voice from behind me hurriedly said, "Can I help you with that??" I said, "Oh, no, it's okay." She replied with, "No, let me help you. At least let me take one strap and you can take the other." I turned and saw a small woman, maybe in her 60s, smiling and taking the other handle saying, "I know what it's like to carry a heavy load -- I live over here on the third floor." Her name was Jane.
1. It doesn't matter how big, small, young, old you are, anyone can lend a helping hand, including me the next time I see someone in struggle.
2. As familiar as kindness can be, its impact almost always surpasses expectation.
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