I was going to blog about my stooopid car today, but I just get too bummed whenever I think about it. Instead, I thought I'd share a little secret....
I realized the other day that I really love being helpful to people. I was thinking about this as I walked to the bus stop this morning, and I believe I've discovered the secret to paying it forward. It's not about getting any recognition, nor is it about getting anything back from the person I've helped. For me, it's simply that wonderful warm glow that comes when I just made someone else's day a wee bit brighter. It's kind of like a hug I give myself!
I don't even have to do anything huge, like giving away money. The simplest things that make someone's life easier can be so wonderful. Flagging down a school bus for the little girl desperately chasing after it... Picking up an item that someone doesn't even realize they dropped and handing it to them... How cool is that? Perhaps these are one of those "best things in life" that are free!
Now Sassy's Mum says...Sayings from my English mother that really need to be written down somewhere!
Well, my dear...needs must when the old man drives! (one of my personal favorites)
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I agree totally. There are so many things people can do that don't take money. Just little things can mean a lot to people.
I would take a million little acts of kindness over a big handout any day. A friend once told me, "We're all 'ground angels.' It's up to us to watch out for our fellow man."
I used to love to RAK people (RAK- Random Act of Kindness) I need to get back into it. Thanks for the reminder!
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