People who have less, give more

Some people who have less, give more

Sometimes, I feel that people who have less, give more.

Do they have a sharper sensitivity to need, and to people who could use that extra helping hand?

Do we give because it feels good and natural to give?

Are these people more attuned to other people’s body language? Is it really true that as people attain higher status, their ability to take others’ perspectives diminishes? Does it become this way as you depend on others less?

Do we give because we feel more fulfilled when we give? Do we give because it gives us that little bit more control and freedom in our lives?

 

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What about us?

We always have ranges of opinion, and there has been much talk about foreigners in Singapore – some appreciate them for literally building Singapore, some are neutral towards them, and some just do not like them, for one reason or another.

Have a little thought about how lucky we are and how these foreign workers have contributed to our lives.  Here are some heart-warming stories, to remind us there is plenty of good in this world, and that as we complain about how they are over-populating our city, they relentlessly give their best to us, and more.

Good Job #1 - Foreign worker who didn’t hit and run

A Mr Tony Wee wrote a letter to Straits Times, sharing that he discovered his car had been hit by another vehicle the night before. The foreign worker, who was driving the company’s van, not only stayed to leave a note with his contact number; but returned to leave a second note, for fear the first would get destroyed in the rain. Mr Wee is also another kind soul – in light of the worker’s honesty, he would be paying for his own repairs lest the worker would have to pay out of his own pocket. Now, who says Singaporeans are not kind!!!

Imagine getting this note instead. Source

Good Job #2 - Most Popular: Mr Spidey

These foreign workers Mr Shanmuganathan (sounds like Minister Shanmugaratnam hor) and Mr Muthukumar were not only young brawny men – they had their wits, hearts, and brawns about them.

Much has been said about this heroic act, in which Mr S. and Mr M. both climbed up to a second floor unit to save little three-year-old Auni, but it still touches our hearts nonetheless.

With no hesitation, up he went. Source

 Good Job #3 - I pay it forward the way I know best

DIY Gifts are the the best, just cos they are made with time, effort and love. 

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Couple Mr Priveen Raj and his wife found a surprise gift from one of the contractors who had worked on their building project at their new flat. Mr Priveen and his wife had given food and drinks to the latter and his friends previously; and to show his appreciation, Mr Raj Kumar made a beautiful shoe rack out of recycled wood. What a lovely gift.

Mr Raj told Mr Priveen that few in Singapore even talk to the workers, much less show them kindness. Local paper The New Paper also shared that Mr Priveen would be holding a post-Deevapali dinner for these workers, to let them know they aren’t alone. A good way of paying things forward.

Good Job #4 - No creature is smaller than me 

A pitiful meow attracted the attention of Yvonne Hairstyles when she was on her way home.  A little kitty was stuck in a drain filled with gushing water, with no one around to help. Three men agreed to the rescue mission, even deftly climbing into the drain to save the little kitty. Yvonne caught this heroic act on video, one which showed three great man with big hearts, treating a smaller creature with more love they sometimes receive. 

Question is: Would we have done the same? Source