What is "Pay it Forward"?
Since the world can seem like an unfriendly, threatening place, yet we
all want safety, health, and happiness for ourselves and our loved ones. How can one ordinary
person—you or me—make a positive difference in this world? One way is the
practice "paying it forward." In other words is when somebody does a
nice thing for you and you "pay it forward" by doing a nice thing for
the next person. You could do something nice for a total stranger and when they
ask you how to pay you back, tell them to pay it forward instead.
One good deed might not seem like much, but if everyone did something
good for someone else, then the cycle of generosity and kindness can spark us
to become better people.
How does it work?
“Pay it forward” involves doing something good for
someone in response to a good deed done on your behalf or a gift you received.
When you pay it forward, however, you don't repay the person who did something
nice for you. Instead, you do something nice for someone else. It doesn't have to mean giving a large some of money or
expending a lot of effort. It could be as simple as holding the door for
someone laden with bags or giving up a place in line to someone who appears in
a rush.
One of the most important things that
people should remember about this concept is that it should be done with a
selfless spirit. This means that one person helps another without hoping for
repayment or good deeds in return. The
purpose of this movement is to inspire acts of kindness around the world.
Imagine the difference that would make!
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