Paying It Forward

10.21.2022

Life lessons are opportunities. But also choices. My thoughts of sharing mine to whomever are my own choices made on the spot. Not everyone accepts my commentary, as most can see my "Then you can go fvck yourself" facial expression as I move on by. I've perfected it.

But it's rare I get ugly about things these days. I try really hard to keep my thoughts from obtaining outward expression. My friend, former coworker & former department director was always more appreciative of me expressing myself in private with him. But he gets me. One of the few that do. Really, all six of my former department directors. Some would look over their glasses at me, some give me the big-eye, some would sort of chuckle. Not a lot of chuckles, though. But once again, I digress. 

Most "paying it forward" actions involve little things that I hope set an example. Make a tiny difference. I know you know what I mean, but I'll list a few that I like to practice on the regular:

• Check on folks

• Offer groceries/money to a struggling human

• Let someone in during traffic feeds

• Return shopping carts to a storefront

• Smile/wave at kids & babies

• Assist someone that doesn't speak our language

• Give blood/platelets

• Volunteer

• Vote for the future of mankind 

• Interact with neighbors & animals

• Keep fresh water outside for wild animals

• Tip your service worker's well

• Pick up discarded litter

• Donate school supplies

• Lend a hand when you can

• Show people that you give a damn

• Acknowledge your mentors

• Reach something on the high shelf for a stranger

• Smile with your eyes

• And last but not least, shoot someone a peace sign instead of the finger (I'm still in training for this one)

This is of course not an all inclusive list, but the short list of some really easy ones. I believe you'll find that positive reactions and good feelings will come in abundance. 

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