A previously homeless man ended up in an amazing situation after just being a good samaritan. Upon finding 7000 euros lying around(why that was lying around is beyond me), he turned it into the police who then found the rightful owner, rather than keeping it for himself. Upon hearing about this, the people of the town, and especially the owner, sent tons of donations and job offers. So much generosity came in from all the people that he now has a job, income, and his own apartment for the first time in his life.
This story speaks amazingly to the good that is really in humanity. Most people like to report on all the bad and evil news around the world, but there are so many great stories that just get hidden! The crazy thing is, this guy is an ex-con! He used to be hardcore into drugs. But through perseverance, a good heart, and a lot of love from the people around him, he's now thriving in a working lifestyle! I wish more stories like this could emerge. It makes me really love the people of Austria, and wonder if this is something we could begin to see elsewhere in the world?
Obviously it's a little bit of a bizarre story, and it's likely that the same circumstances would not occur a second time. However, people should take heart from this tale of love and learn to be less selfish. This man who had absolutely nothing still returned what seemed like his ticket to everything. And through that he began to gain.
It makes me sad to think that this is something that probably wouldn't happen in America. In general, we live in a nation of greed. I don't want to out and say it isn't possible, but it does seem like a rather European thing. I would love to move to Austria and live in a community of people as loving and generous as that town seemed to be!
We do live in a greedy Nation. Everyone wants to come out on top and not care about anyone other than their selves. I do hope one day that people will get over themselves and their drama and just live. Life is too short sometimes. One of my old friends from high school was killed in a car accident just last week.
ReplyDeleteThis article was actually one i was going to chose. It's so inspirational. I would of never thought anyone especially a homeless man would turn in 7000 Euros. Honestly even I would of kept that for myself. But hey, he got a good thing out of being such a good samaritan!
ReplyDeleteI did this article as well and I am still in awe by it. It is such an amazing story of how an ex con can turn his life around have be happier. Good deeds really do go a long way and if you play your cards right, karma will be nice to you.
ReplyDeleteThis article just goes to show you that the world isnt an evil place and there is still good. Many like myself would have been greedy and kept the money.But a man with nothing goes and does the right thing and turns the money back. It shows you that those with the least can eb the most humble.
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