The Way to Overcome Impatience: Generosity

In a city, a very wealthy and generous man encountered a poor individual by the roadside. The poor man's stomach was empty, and his clothes were torn. The generous wealthy man decided to help him. He gave the money he had brought with him to the poor man. The poor man was very grateful for this kindness. However, the wealthy man also noticed the deep sadness in the poor man's eyes. The generous man said to the poor man: "Accept this money, but promise me one thing. Do not be sad because you have to live this life; you too can be generous one day. If such an opportunity arises, help others in the same way!" As time passed, the poor man found a job and organized his life with the money he earned. Eventually, after going through misfortunes, he too became wealthy. One day, when they met again, the former wealthy man gave a sum of money to the poor man to remind him of his generosity. The poor man was very happy for the help he received, and this event stayed in his mind for several days. He realized once again the importance of charity and began to help those in need by striving to hold their hands. Thus, another story of generosity opened the door to a brighter future.