Mohandas [Mahatma] Karamchand Gandhi (1869-1948), the great Indian statesman and spiritual leader is noted for his unusual humanity and selflessness, which this story epitomises.
Gandhi was boarding a train one day with a number of companions and followers, when his shoe fell from his foot and disappeared in the gap between the train and platform. Unable to retrieve it, he took off his other shoe and threw it down by the first. Responding to the puzzlement of his fellow travellers, Gandhi explained that a poor person who finds a single shoe is no better off – what’s really helpful is finding a pair.
How will you give someone a ‘pair of shoes’ today?
Sandy, what a wonderful tidbit! I’ve forwarded it on to all of our Branch Directors as a motivating message… as most of us are, they are doing more with less for the kids and this is just a great inspiration.
Thanks!
Thanks Sue! It spoke to me and I wanted to share.
Sandy