Ngozi was a secondary school student in Enugu who lived with her aunt. One afternoon, she went to school without eating breakfast. By midday, she was very hungry. During break time, she quietly opened her small food container hoping to find something left. Inside was only a small portion of rice—barely enough for one person. As she was about to eat, she noticed a classmate sitting alone nearby. The girl looked tired and hungry. Without thinking too long, Ngozi walked over and offered her food. “Take it,” she said softly. The classmate was shocked. “You only have this left…” Ngozi nodded and smiled. “It’s okay. You can have it.” That small act seemed simple. But it changed everything. The classmate later turned out to be the daughter of a teacher who had been transferred to their school. She became very close to Ngozi and always spoke highly of her kindness. Over time, Ngozi received unexpected help in her studies, guidance, and encouragement from that family. Years later, she often remembered that day. Not because she gave away food. But because she gave away kindness without expecting anything back. Many people think they need abundance before they can help others. But sometimes, kindness matters more than quantity. What is one small thing you can share with someone today that might make a difference in their life?
