How's your conscience?

I've always tried to do the right thing, knowing I'd die someday and meet my maker. I'm human and make many mistakes, but always tried to have a clean conscience in whatever I do.

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When our spouses pass, many of us have experienced those that want to take advantage of anything we have, or take things of our spouse, without regard to our feelings or permission. Forget that our minds are in a twilight zone and we could use genuine compassion and understanding, not unconscionable behavior.

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Not everyone can afford to freely give away things. Some of us struggle and have to sell items, just to survive, especially when you're now only one income.

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I sell many items. I've had some really strange customers. I'm careful to meet at a safe place, or have someone with me if an item has to be picked up at my property. I don't freely give my location out to just anyone as safety is my #1 priority, any more than I announce I'm a widow and live alone.

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I recently cancelled the sale of an item I had a buyer for, even though I could of used the money. Why? My conscience.

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I was contacted by a rather pushy father quite a few states north of me. Out of anxiety, he wanted the item for his 17 year old son (1st time away from home), who just started college this week, an hour south of me and offered cheap money if I'd deliver immediately. After several conversations, I gave him options. Son doesn't have a vehicle, but his roommate does, come to me and get it, meet me half way (pay gas money), wait until next week and I'll deliver (with gas money) or go to the nearest Walmart and buy in person if they have the item or order online with free delivery. Naturally he'd pay a little more than double for the same item, plus sales tax. I suggested this might be his best option keeping things simple and stressfree. He agreed. Of course I didn't want to kill my sale, but I don't need the hassle either. The father wasn't thinking clearly and I realized it immediately. I knew he just wanted to get his son settled, sooner than later and was being a good dad. He just hadn't thought things through. I'm glad I did the right thing. The father thanked me for my kindness. My conscience is clean.

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Curious if anyone has encountered a situation similar. Please share. Thanks.

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