The paper was a receipt with a handwritten message: “To the girl who needed a new purse during the holidays.” I looked closer at the receipt and saw that the bag had cost $1,700! It seemed that whoever the lady was, she had intended to leave this bag for someone who needed it more—a random act of kindness planned all along.I carefully packed my belongings into the bag and took it home, keeping the discovery to myself.

That purse became more than just a fashionable accessory; it helped me look more put-together in job interviews and made me feel a bit more confident.I still have the bag today. It’s a cherished reminder of those humble days when I didn’t have much. More importantly, it inspires me to pay that kindness forward and give back to others whenever I can.