Imagine walking down the street, minding your own business, when suddenly you spot something shiny peeking out from under a nearby bench. Upon closer inspection, you realize it's a lost wallet. But wait, there's more! Upon opening it, you discover it's loaded with cash - we're talking Benjamin Franklins stacked to the brim. It's like hitting the lottery, but better! What do you do? Well, first of all, you'll probably do a little victory dance right there in the middle of the sidewalk. No shame in that. Then, you'll start counting the money. And counting, and counting, and counting. You might even start talking to the cash like it's a long-lost friend. "Where have you been all my life?" you'll say, hugging the stack to your chest. Once you've regained your composure, you'll start looking for any identification in the wallet. Maybe a driver's license, a business card, anything that could lead you to the rightful owner. You'll start imagining all the wonderful things you could buy with all that money, but then you'll remember that you have a moral compass and you can't just keep it for yourself. At this point, you'll probably start considering your options. You could turn it in to the police, but what if they keep it for themselves? No, you need to do the right thing. You'll start thinking of all the good deeds you could do with the money. Maybe you could donate it to a local charity, or buy toys for kids in need at Christmas. But then, the temptation sets in. What if you kept just a little bit for yourself? A fancy dinner, a new outfit, a trip to Hawaii? The possibilities are endless. But before you can even consider it, you'll remember that karmic retribution is a real thing, and you don't want to be stuck with a lost wallet of your own. In the end, you'll do the right thing and return the wallet to its rightful owner. And even though you won't get to keep the money, you'll feel good knowing you made the right choice. Plus, now you have a funny story to tell at dinner parties for years to come. And who knows, maybe one day you'll find a lost wallet with even more money inside, and then you can really treat yourself. #qa #thoughtprovoking

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