Day 165: Paid For A Stranger's Gas

Yesterday, I had a great time at the Cook Public Library speaking to the audience and participating in the different random act stations that they had set up afterwards.  I was able to meet so many great people and got some awesome suggestions for future random acts.  When I was first contacted by Ellen Bassett from Cook, she asked how much I charged for appearances, etc.  First and foremost, I told her that as part of my journey, I am not able to benefit financially from any of my random acts, and so I wouldn't charge.  Secondly, it was enough of an honor to be asked to speak to people that I wouldn't even thinking about charging anyway.  After the event, Ellen gave me an envelope with some money for gas.  Even though it was such a thoughtful gesture, in accordance with my "rules" I couldn't accept the money.  I could however, use the money for one of my future random acts.  I decided to do that sooner rather than later.  So today, for my random act of kindness, I stopped at a gas station and offered to pay for a stranger's gas.  At first, he was reluctant and thought I wanted something, but when I explained to him my random acts, he more than happily obliged.  I guess I can't take full credit for this random act because it all started with Ellen's kindness.  So thank you Ellen!