Christine Turel, a bookstore worker, shared a heartwarming encounter with a “little old lady” in a now-viral Facebook post. The elderly woman, a regular customer, complimented Christine’s bangs and chatted about buying chocolate for her husband, before unexpectedly turning her attention to a college student buying textbooks. To the shock of both Christine and the student, the woman insisted on paying for the $400 worth of textbooks. When the student became emotional, she added chocolate to the bill, believing it could solve problems.
As the transaction concluded, the woman shared a profound message: “It’s important to be kind… you can choose to be kind.” She explained how kindness was a conscious choice, contrasting it with the unintentional harm we may cause. After the student left, she revealed her son was a homeless addict, expressing that she hoped her act of kindness might have made a difference for him, too.
Her story highlighted that even small acts of kindness, like helping someone in need or offering a kind word, can have a lasting impact. Christine was inspired by the woman’s generosity and wisdom, reinforcing the idea that kindness should be embraced as a core value.
