I sold tulips this week for a charity in the busiest subway station in Toronto, during rush hour. I was really nervous because people on the subway are not the friendliest, especially after a long day at work. During rush hour it’s every person for themselves, and I didn’t think they would be very responsive to someone selling tulips in the subway, getting in their way.
I couldn’t have been more wrong! People were kind, generous and considerate. Many people who passed me gave me encouraging smiles and kind words. Those who stopped to buy were generous, often giving me more money than we were asking. I even had one young boy come up and ask me how much they were so he could bring some home to his mom. He didn’t have enough but I gave them to him anyway.
Many people also came up to just give donations because they are affected directly by the disease. I love having the chance to talk to people, and that’s why I love doing stuff like this. I find people open up to you more in these sorts of situations. I love hearing people’s stories.
This whole experience made me feel really good and it restored my faith in humanity. I was so worried people would be angry and spit on me. Instead they surprised me, and I felt good about the world again. Life was good...and then I read something...somewhere...about taking away people’s right to pee in private, and I lost it again. My faith in humanity is lukewarm now.
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