I bought some cookies and cream wafers an hour ago. Cost 3.95 and I gave 4 dollars to the cashier, telling her to keep the 5 cents.

I thought about that 5 cents that I just 'donated'. At the end of the day, the cashier will have to count the money inside it, making sure it tallies correctly with the items sold. What will she do with that surplus 5 cents however?

Another question struck me however. (as I left the kiosk)

What would I do if each human being in this world donated 5 cents to me?
My first response was they shouldnt be giving it to me. I shall tell them to give it to the more needy people.
BUT...if i told the world to do THAT, I doubt many would do it.

A thought hit me as I was crossing the road from the petrol kiosk.

What if i collected all that money and I took enough safeguards to ensure it would fall in the right hands? that would be a huge plus factor to making the world a better place. then again, money is the root of all evil. Would I change halfway and end up becoming a miser? and what about the corruption, leeches and people who prey on trust? Will that money ever end up in the right hands if i let it go?

No wonder people said being rich doesnt necessarily mean you're happy or successful!