Yesterday was one of those days where everything seemed to go wrong from the start. It began with a massive argument with my husband, followed by a series of mishaps at work. By the time I reached the supermarket, I was a ticking time bomb of frustration and anger.

As I navigated through the crowded aisles, my mood only worsened. There, blocking the way, was an elderly man moving at a snail’s pace. I could feel my patience slipping away with each slow step he took. Finally, unable to contain my irritation any longer, I snapped.

“Can you move any slower? Some of us have places to be!” I practically shouted at him, my voice echoing down the aisle.
The old man looked up, his eyes filled with a mix of surprise and sadness. He didn’t say a word, just moved aside as quickly as he could. I stormed past him, not giving it a second thought.
I quickly finished my shopping and rushed to my car, desperate to get home and put the disastrous day behind me. But as I turned the key in the ignition, nothing happened. The car refused to start. I tried again and again, but the engine remained silent. My frustration boiled over, and I started to cry, feeling utterly alone and helpless.

As I sat there, head on the steering wheel, I heard a familiar voice. “Need some help, young lady?”

I looked up and to my horror, it was the old man from the supermarket. He was standing next to my car, a gentle smile on his face.

“You!” I gasped, feeling a mix of shame and disbelief.

“Let me take a look,” he said kindly, ignoring my outburst from earlier.

He popped the hood and fiddled with something. Within a few minutes, he had my car running again. I was stunned and humbled.

“Why are you helping me after the way I treated you?” I asked, my voice shaky. The old man just smiled. “Everyone has bad days. Sometimes, we just need a little help to get through them.”

I thanked him profusely, feeling a deep sense of remorse and gratitude. His kindness in the face of my rudeness was a powerful lesson. It reminded me that we never know what someone else is going through, and that a little patience and kindness can go a long way. From that day on, I made a conscious effort to be more patient and understanding, especially towards those who might be struggling. Karma had taught me a lesson in the most unexpected way, proving that what goes around truly does come around.