Inspiring stories | Self-improvement
Are You Waiting For That Brick?
An inspiring story to make you stop, think, and slow down
This is a wonderful story that will inspire you to stop rushing around and be more mindful and enjoy life more.
A successful businessman was riding his fancy car down a street when he saw a kid run out onto his path. He slowed down, and as he passed the boy, a brick smashed into his car’s door. He instantly slammed the brakes and reversed to the spot from where the brick had come.
Furious, he got out of his car and grabbed the kid nearest to him, yelling, “What was that? Why did you throw that brick?”
The boy was scared, but apologized and said, “I had to throw that brick as no one else stopped when I called for help.”
Tears rolled down his cheeks and he gestured at the parked cars and said, “My brother rolled off the curb and fell from his wheelchair. He’s hurt badly and I can’t lift him on my own as he’s too heavy. Please help me get him back in the wheelchair.”
Moved, the businessman quickly lifted the kid and helped him into the wheelchair. He also got his first aid kit out and attended to the kid’s bruises. After ensuring the kids were okay, he walked back to his car, feeling a…
