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“Cast your bread upon the waters, and you will find it after many days.” This ancient wisdom comes to life through remarkable stories I want to share with you. But first, let’s explore some essential principles everyone should know.

The Art of Giving

When we help others, we’re not doing them a favor – we’re fulfilling our human duty. The rule is simple: if you can help, do so. What matters most is doing it with a kind heart. Even a small gesture given with a smile is worth more than a generous gift offered grudgingly.

How can you be sure help is truly needed? There’s a proven method: if someone says they’re hungry, offer food instead of money. Their reaction often tells the whole story.

How Much to Give?

An ancient tradition suggests setting aside one-tenth of your income for charity. You don’t need to be wealthy to help others. Even those barely making ends meet can find ways to share what little they have. There’s also an upper limit – no more than one-fifth of your income, to ensure you don’t impoverish yourself.

The Story of Bread Crumbs

In 1942, in the town of Kanash, an extraordinary encounter occurred. Esther Khazina, exhausted from wartime hunger, met a woman her father had once helped. This meeting saved Esther’s family – through bread crumbs from the bakery where that woman’s husband worked.

The Wheel Parable

A wealthy merchant once met a sage who asked for an unusual fare – 200 coins for a poor tenant. “Life is a wheel,” the sage said. “Today you’re on top, tomorrow – who knows?” Years later, when the merchant lost everything, it was that same tenant, now prosperous, who helped him back on his feet.

Different Forms of Help

Assistance isn’t limited to money. Offering shelter, consoling the grieving, reconciling quarreling friends, or simply giving someone a ride – the possibilities are endless. There’s even a special form of help – interest-free loans, providing support in difficult times.

The Choice Parable

A wise man during World War I told this story: a stork shares found food with friends immediately, while a mouse only shares after satisfying itself. The first is called righteous, the second – wicked. “Everyone has a choice,” he said, “to be generous immediately or help only from surplus.”

Kindness returns – sometimes years later, sometimes in unexpected ways. Each of us can become part of this circle, starting with something small. Even a drop of kindness can change someone’s life.