The $10.00 Question

On my way home from work the other day, I came upon a $10 bill on the sidewalk. I did what any normal person would do; I pounced on that sucker like a rottweiler on a raw steak. I congratulated myself on my good luck although a small portion of me was disappointed that it was only $10.00. I am not proud of that.

Then a thought came to me. Who's money was this? Was it someone who really needed the money, or was it someone who would barely note the bill was missing. I waited about 10 minutes, almost hoping to see someone frantically scouring the ground for the missing bill so I could return it to them. No one appeared, so I pocketed the $10.

It's still there.

It says a lot that this minuscule sum actually can make a difference in my finances. It's not much, but it's a meal, it's carfare to work. Should I spend it on myself? Should I give it to a homeless person or stuff it in a Salvation Army kettle? Or should I just look at it as a bit of good karma? Of course, my good karma means bad karma for someone else. Did they deserve to lose the cash? Did I deserve to find it?

Opinions, please. No judgements from me on what you say.