Friday, October 21, 2016

Pay it Forward...

"Pay it forward..."


Have you honestly ever really helped others out in a time of their desperation? Such as at the grocery store, the gas station, the restaurant? I have been given moments from people I don't even know that have helped me, such as paid for my gas when I couldn't get my card to work, or paid for portion of my groceries when I have been in the time of need, and I even had someone (I didn't know) pay for a smoothy I got at church last weekend.




There we go these individuals still show what humanity is all about by helping others. Therefore are we nudged to "pay it forward". Some people may not think so, but I do truly believe as humans that God has placed on this earth that we should "pay it forward" when we can. And I don't always mean financially. It can be little gifts.




I have let people get in front of me in line at the grocery store because they may only have a couple of items and I have a cart full. Or I have given the go ahead for a vehicle even though I am on the time clock to get somewhere (don't we all seem to be). I have given to others in small tokens of kindness.




This is really what the real world needs. "Paying it forward" does not always mean financially.


A mother with several kids who is struggling at the store, all she wants is a smile or a kind comment. It's not like we want to steal her kids, lord knows I already raised mine. But showing kindness has become something no one seems to do anymore. We all just muddle our way through life waiting for whatever it is we are doing.


I have often wondered where all the vehicles on the road are going? Do they not work, do they not stay home, but I guess they must wonder why I am on the road also. Some show road rage and yet, it is a kind hearted individual who lets you in front of them, lets be honest we will still get to our destination just as soon as we anticipated. "Pay it forward"


But its not just strangers that you can "pay it forward" to. When was the last time, you complimented a friend or family member for anything. When was the last time you made a phone call instead of a text? When was the last time you actually mailed out a card or letter instead of an email. Trust me I am guilty of it all. Until recently the Gastroparesis group I am part of on Facebook decided to help build up others and "pay it forward" we now have pen pals and mail out cards, letters, stickers, post it notes, glitter cards. I can be the first to say it feels great getting these in the mail (other than hate mail - i.e. bills) and it also feels good to write to our pen pals. Have you written a short note to a family member just to lift them up. I can honestly say I have now started to do so. Not just to my Gastroparesis pen pals but to family etc. It shows the person receiving the card/note that you care enough to write them. There we go "pay if forward"


Isn't life generally hard enough that we all just can't seem to get along? The media seems to talk so much about the bad things that happen in our world. But what about the humanity of good people? Why can't their be more good stories from the media? Sometimes watching the news either makes you sad or it makes your own life seem like a piece of cake. (chocolate cake for me - there is no other flavor).


I have really learned to try to uplift others simply because I believe God has kept me here on earth defying all of my health issues is to be kind and show love to thy neighbor. No matter whom they may be. 


Don't get me wrong, some people are just completely unhappy and don't want or willing to accept or pay forward anything to anyone. I feel sorry for them, for they don't know what true humility is all about.


So "Pay it forward" what does that mean to you?


Keep Smiling
Carla



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