Oh gosh, it must have felt shit to have someone laughing at you in that situation! I was talking about envy the other day - the people that have their million buck houses with million dollar views and how much I struggle with feeling annoyed at the priveledge and I know it's family money and how those who have money just end up better off. I'm totally aware of how I feel. So it was pleasing when someone said 'don't worry, with global warming, those houses will fall into the sea' and I instantly went - NO! that would be AWFUL for them! I'd never laugh at the misfortunes of others, no matter how rich or poor. I kinda felt a little proud at that instant empathy reaction - I know it's meant to be another sin, pride, but hey. Only human!
Hope your car has a compassionate mechanic!
Great post.