Kindness from a stranger

I had an inspiring experience yesterday in the parking lot of Costco. I was unloading groceries from my cart into the trunk of my car, and due to the soreness in my chest I was having a hard time of it. All of the sudden this woman—about my age—stopped her truck, got out, and asked if I needed some help. I gladly accepted, explaining that I recently had surgery and was still feeling sore. She said she had noticed me struggling and was happy to help out. She even put my cart away for me before driving off. What a wonderful, selfless thing to do for a perfect stranger! It got me thinking how most of the time I go about my daily business deep in my own thoughts, paying little attention to the world and the people around me. The kindness of this woman has inspired me to "pay it forward" by helping someone else in need.