On my way to a dinner at the club, I was riding my scooter when I encountered a hungry cat. This cat, clearly in search of food, almost ran into my bike. It stuck to me even when I was parking the scooter. Unfortunately, as someone without a pet, I wasn't equipped to help right then and had to proceed to my dinner plans.

An hour later, returning from dinner, I was surprised to find the cat in the same area, still visibly hungry. It was desperate, venturing into the middle of the road, attempting to stop vehicles and seeking food from passersby. At that moment, I remembered a nearby store that had a pet cat, and I decided to approach them for help.

The storekeeper kindly provided some cat food, which I took back to the spot where the cat was lingering. The instant I showed up with the food, the cat followed eagerly, its body language a blend of anticipation and gratitude. It was a humbling experience to see the joy a small gesture like offering food could bring.

In life, we often encounter people or creatures in need. We might have the intent to help, yet feel unsure about the 'how.' In this instance, I was fortunate enough to come across a solution quickly, but it reminded me of the significance of small acts of kindness. It also reminded me of countless occassions wherein I could have helped but either did not or could not.

The encounter with the hungry cat imparted a valuable lesson—I've been fortunate, and sharing even a small part of my blessings can make a difference. We can debate the resilience of stray animals or their ability to find food, but it boils down to stepping up when opportunities to help present themselves. A little effort can spread goodwill far and wide.

I will make the effort in the future when it touches a chord in me.