Been distributing the red packets and...
there was a tissue uncle who thought the red packet was empty till I explained to him that there was money inside. I guess he must have past experiences receiving empty red packets in exchange for his goods. A tissue aunty asked me if I could help her buy some tissues and when I gave her the red packet, her face beamed like she struck lottery.
And this evening when I was having dinner with my parents at the hawker centre, an old uncle came by to our table to sell tissues. I took out a packet, wished him happy new year and took a packet of tissue (t's my practice to take one packet of tissue in exchange for cash as this respects their dignity). His face lighted up and he grabbed my hand warmly to wish me "happy new year" in return. Then he warmly shaked both my parents' hands and wished them too. Think it was a nice surprise for him as he probably expected a 'brush-off". The exchange blurred the lines between giver and receiver as we all benefitted from the joyous exchange!
And the other day, when I was at a shop buying some custard tarts, I decided to give the sales lady a red packet as appreciation for her smiley happy service. While she was shocked by the gesture, I know that her inner heart soared with joy (the lift in her energy is amazing!).
Besides them, other joy beneficiaries included cab drivers and service staff.
Simple gestures. Joyous hearts. Am looking forward to spreading more cheer and sunshine. :)))))
PS: Thank you C, G and J for your contributions!
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