A young woman was standing on the sidewalk in her finest clothes. Many others stopped to ask if she needed assistance or where her parents were.

But no one noticed or cared when she stood in ragged and unclean clothes. It was a terrible truth that people judged her primarily on her outer looks and did not recognize her worth as a human being.

This behavior made it difficult to foresee a future where everyone would be treated equally, regardless of their financial standing or physical attractiveness. It was sad that some people’s lives were judged more important than others merely because they had more money or were more attractive.

The homeless man sitting in Dunkin’ Donuts was a classic example; he struggled to make ends meet with only spare change and was utterly ignored by people around him until the woman approached him.

She then made the selfless gesture of buying him coffee and a bagel out of her pocket in exchange for his willingness to sit and converse with her for nearly an hour before leaving for class. Before she left, he gave her a message that she had no idea what it meant.

We should all endeavor to create an environment where everyone is valued and appreciated regardless of their situation. This will go a long way toward making the world a better place for all of us. It shows that no matter how little someone has, they can still provide valuable insight and discourse if given the opportunity.