A Spoonful of Sugar

recalled that one day he was late leaving the office. When he finally stepped outside, it was already midnight. As he was riding his scooter, he reached a street where a police officer stopped him and asked to see his driver’s license. Mr. Malhotra reached into his pocket, and alongside his driving license, he pulled out another card. Holding both cards, the police officer asked what the second card was. It was, in fact, an Eye Donor Card. This card bore the individual’s signature along with a statement declaring, “I have gifted my eyes to the nation. Kindly inform the nearest Eye Bank immediately on my demise and help them to fulfil my desire. Thanks.” The police officer was initially very curt in his manner. However, upon seeing the Eye Donor Card, his tone changed instantly. Without further inspection, he said, “Go ahead, go ahead.” In modern times, eye donation is seen as an act of nobility. TV appeals often use emotional language: “There is only one thing in the world that you can give to someone.” When the police officer saw Mr. Malhotra’s Eye Donor Card, he viewed him as a respectable and caring person. The card became a symbol of Mr. Malhotra’s generosity, softening the police officer’s attitude toward him. In this world, those who give are also recipients. The person who gives to others will receive from others. Even if someone has not yet given in action but only intends to give, they become worthy of receiving.