― Audrey Hepburn
I rarely take
cabs in my own city, but I did recently and I came away grateful for the
situation that had caused my having to pay for a ride. The cab driver was a very interesting and
wise gentleman. Originally from Haiti,
he has been in this country for 27 years.
He has a wife and four children, and seems very content with his life. He began working as a welder, but suffered
injuries to his eyes and burns on his arms.
Fifteen years ago, he started driving a taxi. Working hard, he managed to buy a piece of
property ― cash ― on which he has a tire shop.
At the shop, he has two employees as well as his brother. He says that people have tried to buy the
piece of property, but he says that none of what he has is for sale. "It's for my family," he said. "What am I going to do with that money? Money makes some people go crazy." He talked about how he believes in living a
simple life, and that he and his family have what they need. He says that his children have asked him why he doesn't move
to a bigger house, but he says he doesn't need more. When I got out of the cab, I thanked him and
told him how glad I was to have talked with him. His story was a great reminder of the
important things in life and how simple it can be to live a life that makes
sense.
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