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These two guys jumped down in front of an arriving subway train in NYC, pushed a fallen woman to safety, and then hopped back to the platform themselves. They left before anyone knew who they were.

Now that’s intoku. I find myself wondering if I would do the same thing, in their shoes. I think I’d need to be with one or both of my brothers, and be in much better shape. Which brings to mind the Quaker practice of living simply and cultivating one’s own abilities, so that one is ready when a situation presents itself requiring action.

What are your favorite stories of good done in secret? What do you do to be ready to act when needed?

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