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Alms, the Village Angel: Spreading Kindness and Compassion in a Small Mountain Community
Once upon a time, in a small village nestled in the mountains, there was a young monk named Alms. Alms lived a simple life, dedicating himself to serving others and spreading kindness throughout the village. He spent his days helping the villagers with their chores, tending to their gardens, and offering words of comfort to those who were in need.
One day, as Alms was walking through the village, he came across an elderly woman named Mama Ngo. Mama Ngo was known throughout the village for her kindness and generosity, but she had fallen on hard times and could no longer care for herself. She lived alone in a small hut, with no one to help her with her daily needs.
Alms saw Mama Ngo's situation and his heart went out to her. He knew he had to do something to help her, so he went to the village elder and asked if he could take care of Mama Ngo. The elder agreed, and Alms took on the task of caring for Mama Ngo himself.
Every day, Alms would visit Mama Ngo's hut and bring her food, water, and firewood. He would help her with her chores, such as cooking and cleaning, and he would sit with her and talk to her, listening to her stories and sharing his own. Mama Ngo was grateful for Alms' kindness and the two of them became close friends.
As time passed, Alms continued to care for Mama Ngo, even when she fell ill and could no longer leave her hut. He would sit with her, hold her hand, and tell her stories to keep her spirits up. Mama Ngo knew that Alms was always there for her, and she felt a deep sense of peace and comfort in his presence.
One day, as Alms was sitting with Mama Ngo, he noticed that she seemed particularly sad. He asked her what was wrong, but she just shook her head and said she was too embarrassed to talk about it. Alms could see the tears in her eyes and he knew something was bothering her. So he took her hand and told her that everything would be okay, and that he was there for her no matter what.
Mama Ngo looked at him with gratitude and said, "Alms, you are a true friend. You have been such a kind and caring presence in my life, and I don't know what I would do without you." Alms smiled and held her hand, feeling grateful for the opportunity to serve someone in need.
As Mama Ngo passed away, surrounded by Alms' kindness and care, the villagers knew that they had lost a true angel. But they also knew that Alms had shown them all what it meant to truly care for another person, and they were grateful for his selfless example.
And so, Alms continued to live in the village, spreading kindness and compassion wherever he went. He became known as the village's resident almsgiver, and people would come from all around to receive his help and guidance. For Alms knew that serving others was not just a duty, but a way of life, and he lived it every day with joy and purpose.
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