tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119996845182958780.post1429000984568544836..comments2024-03-26T04:27:54.485-06:00Comments on Du Wax Loolu: Excess sympathyJesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15942269316108576622noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119996845182958780.post-68662815793638696112008-01-29T12:10:00.000-07:002008-01-29T12:10:00.000-07:00I really like that idea of slipping 20s to people....I really like that idea of slipping 20s to people.<BR/><BR/>When I have the means to do that, I will.Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17795526911040698284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119996845182958780.post-88253139521822317452007-10-18T11:19:00.000-06:002007-10-18T11:19:00.000-06:00That is such a cool idea of your mom's! I love rea...That is such a cool idea of your mom's! <BR/><BR/>I love reading those "Random Acts of Kindness" books. It really gives you hope for humanity.<BR/><BR/>(One time in college, I decided to tape a bunch of quarters to the pop machine so the next 10 people would get a free drink. I hid behind a corner just to see what would happen, and the very first person was some bitchy sophomore who hated everyone and complained about everything in the dorms. I was really disappointed, but maybe being nice to her made her a little nicer to someone else that day. At least that's what I hope happened.)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119996845182958780.post-37791932923209997492007-10-18T10:24:00.000-06:002007-10-18T10:24:00.000-06:00What a wonderful thing to have learned from your m...What a wonderful thing to have learned from your mother! I think it is a great idea, even if it does require a lot of nerve.<BR/><BR/>On a couple of occasions I made "gift baskets" with old sweaters, gloves, hats, etc. for a couple of the "regulars" -- homeless fellas at McPherson Square. Scared the shit out of me, but I am glad I did it.<BR/><BR/>When people strike me as lonely I get unbelievable sad. I will sometimes start crying, right there. It is little things, something that makes me think they are alone and no one cares about their well being. Oh, I am getting teary just thinking about it.artemisiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12048259618106957687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119996845182958780.post-4822054103425803442007-10-18T10:17:00.000-06:002007-10-18T10:17:00.000-06:00awww that is the cutest maybe saddest story. i lik...awww that is the cutest maybe saddest story. i like giving big amounts (well big to me- a poor college kid who will have to deal with loan payments in less than 2mo) because i would rather give everything i have to make someone's day rather than keep it to myself who never gives it the appreciation it deserves. <BR/><BR/>and stephanie's comment reminds me how my grandma still keeps up with her ulpolstery business to afford the medical bills because my grandpa has severe parkinson's disease and can't afford to get an at-home nurse aid. :'(<BR/><BR/>but maybe since you brought up the guy buying canned goods- make sure to donate some canned goods he was looking at that day as a symbolic way to give back and help those who can't afford food. just an idea.APhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05661685741300419918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119996845182958780.post-89602897529675236822007-10-18T09:27:00.000-06:002007-10-18T09:27:00.000-06:00So thoughtful. I feel the same way you do - I feel...So thoughtful. I feel the same way you do - I feel bad for people I come across too. Like the 80 year old man who works in my post office, surely not because he loves it, but because he can't afford to retire. I just want to go give him a hug or bring him coffee or something!Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17705536790775663797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119996845182958780.post-44555673686993974242007-10-18T09:08:00.000-06:002007-10-18T09:08:00.000-06:00i think this is Brilliant..im gonna try it this we...i think this is Brilliant..im gonna try it this weekend!!! cool.. now i have weekend plans!!<BR/>xoxoAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119996845182958780.post-51591267663997205442007-10-18T08:10:00.000-06:002007-10-18T08:10:00.000-06:00Believe it or not, but empathic emotions (primaril...Believe it or not, but empathic emotions (primarily embarrassment though) was the topic of my thesis in grad school. It's completely fascinating and actually serves a evolutionary purpose. Yes, even apes do it. I love this topic!Flibbertyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14814796033630554918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119996845182958780.post-77462083526636744552007-10-18T08:02:00.000-06:002007-10-18T08:02:00.000-06:00My mom is like this too, except she usually finds ...My mom is like this too, except she usually finds a way to give the thing herself (thank GOD).<BR/><BR/>Sounds like you are both very empathetic, which is a unique gift. Not many people are like that, in my experience.Tesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18085712930407611861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119996845182958780.post-42912525863440935402007-10-18T07:50:00.000-06:002007-10-18T07:50:00.000-06:00That's quite a thing your mom wanted to do. I've n...That's quite a thing your mom wanted to do. I've never heard of anyone doing that. While I don't get compelled to hand out $20 bills, I do know what you mean. I sometimes will feel sad for random person in the store, based on their expression or something in their cart. I felt bad for someone who submitted a job application yesterday knowing that our state's economy is so bad that the people who already work here are lucky to have jobs; we will doubtfully hire anyone new soon.3carnationshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15942247215569463561noreply@blogger.com