greatest wisdom book

Chapter 72 The art of controlling people: Be the number one king in the world 4
A little bit of grace nourishes the world

Giving kindness, like receiving kindness, makes people feel obligated, which is human nature.

——"Chapter 10 How the Strength of All Monarchies Should Be Measured"

The monarch's grace is utilitarian, and we should correctly understand how to grant and receive grace.Favor is a wonderful thing and behavior. We should not underestimate a small favor, whether it is from others to ourselves or from ourselves to others, maybe this small favor can change our life.

On Christmas Eve in 1995, 16-year-old Billy had been busy acting as an elf to help Santa Claus take pictures with children in order to make up for his tuition fees.With the approach of Christmas, the work of Christmas Land became more and more heavy, but the manager Mary always gave him an encouraging smile at the right time, which made him achieve good results.To thank his manager, Mary, Billy decides to give her a present on Christmas Eve.But it was already 6 o'clock when he got off work. When he rushed out, he found that almost all the shops around him were closed.But Billy really wanted to buy a little present for Mary, even though he didn't have much money.

On the way back, Billy saw that Sturm's was still open, so he rushed in as fast as he could and came to the gift section.After rushing in, Billy realized that he was out of tune with this place, because this store is patronized by rich people, and other customers are all well-dressed and rich. In this store, how could Billy expect the price to be low What about something less than 15 yuan?
At this time, a female shop assistant came to Billy and asked kindly if she could help him.At this moment, everyone around turned to look at him.

Billy whispered as much as he could, "Thanks, no, go help someone else!" The clerk looked at him, smiled, and insisted, "I just want to help you." So Billy had to tell her that he I wanted to buy something for whom and why I bought it for her, and finally I shyly admitted that I only had 15 yuan.The female clerk seemed very happy. After thinking for a while, she began to help him choose.However, there were not many gifts left in the department store. She picked them carefully, and quickly arranged a gift basket, which cost a total of 14.9 cents.

At the time, Billy stood there hesitating for a moment, thinking how he could go home better packaged.The clerk seemed to guess what Billy was thinking, and asked him, "Do you need to pack it?" "Yes." Billy replied.At this time, the store door was closed, and a voice was asking if there were any customers in the store.Without the slightest hesitation the clerk went into the back court, and returned a moment later with a basket very delicately wrapped in golden ribbon.Billy couldn't believe his eyes, and when he thanked the clerk, she smiled and said, "You elves are spreading happiness to people in the mall, I just wanted to give you a little happiness."

"Merry Christmas!" she cried with joy when he brought the presents to Mary, and Billy was very happy!
During a holiday, the smiling face of the saleswoman kept appearing in Billy's mind. Thinking of her kindness and the happiness she brought to himself and Mary, Billy always wanted to do something for her.What can be done? The only thing Billy can do is write a thank you note to the department store.

Billy thought it was over, but a month later he got a call from Finny, the shop girl, asking him to have lunch.When they met, Finney gave Billy a hug, a gift, and a story.

It turned out that because of Billy's letter, Finney became the service star of Storm's department store.When it was announced that Finney had won the award, Finney was very excited and also very confused. It was not until she came to the stage to accept the award and the manager read Billy's letter that she suddenly understood, and the people responded with warm applause.

Finney's photo was placed in the lobby, and he was also given a 14K gold pin and a $100 bonus.Even better, when she told her father the good news, he looked at her intently and said, "Finny, I'm so proud of you." Finny shook Billy's hand excitedly and said, "You You know? My father never said that to me when I was growing up!"

Billy would remember that moment for the rest of his life.It taught Billy how much a small favor can make a difference in others.Finny's beautiful basket, Mary's joy, Billy's letter, Sturm's reward, Finny's father's pride, the whole thing changed at least 3 people.

Don't begrudge your little effort. When your small act of kindness brings help to others, your heart will have an unprecedented sense of satisfaction. When you encounter difficulties, others will also lend a helping hand to you.A little bit of grace can nourish the world.

(End of this chapter)