One of my favorite movies of all time is Pay It Forward. Besides starring little cutie Haley Joel Osment, the concept it surrounds is fantastic. His character is working hard to make the world a better place. The idea? What would happen if 3 people were given a favor and, instead of paying it back, they paid it forward? Throughout the movie, he engages in 3 random acts of kindness and asks that in return, they do the same to others.A moving idea. Ever since seeing this movie, I try to actively pay it forward. It might happen only once a month, or as often as 3 times a week. It can be as simple as sending someone a message that you're thinking of them.
Yesterday, I had my first encounter with the ice cream truck. Growing up in the country, I never had such a wonderful thing before! I heard it coming and got so excited I ran out to the street in barefeet. There was a little girl who was trying to buy a bubblegum popsicle. It was $1.50 but she only had .75 cents. I bought it for her and told her to put her .75 cents in a piggy bank. The smile on her face was worth much more than the $1.50 I spent.
It's great to receive something unexpected. It lifts spirits and renews hope. Well, these things don't just happen! I am challenging all of you to begin actively engaging in the concept of paying it forward.
Live Gracefully.
Dream Focused.
Inspire Change.
How will you pay it forward? Let me know!
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I got a book from Ashley Andrus as a gift. I am sending out gifts to 3-4 people later this week as a response. Love the idea and encourage everyone to try it out!
ReplyDeleteI did this with the Shack the book it is a great feeling
ReplyDeleteOne of my friends said she always buys something from little kids selling lemonade. I thought that was cute and started doing it, but I make sure to always have $10 bills to give them because, hey, why not? $10 watery lemonade is always delicious.
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