Can you change the world by helping someone in need and having them do the same?
Has anyone ever done something for you that made a real difference in your life?
Are you in a position where maybe you are wanting to give to others?
Do you look around and see many people who are in need of assistance and want to help?
Think of an idea to change our world - and put it into ACTION! Any thoughts? :)
Start a revolution -- it begins with you!
The premise of the novel "Pay it forward" is one that any person can implement in his or her own life, at any time. The unconditional favors can be large or small. It doesn't have to be a big thing. It can just seem that way, depending who do you do it for.
It begins with doing a favor for another person--without any expectation of being paid back. Indeed one would request that the recipient of that favor do the same for someone else: ideally for three other people.
The pay it forward system is a very simple system based around a very powerful concept. :)
How to pay it forward?
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 word?
One way is the practice "paying it forward".
While the steps might be simple, the outcome could change the world.
Be attentive wherever you are for opportunities to help someone.
Maybe you're in a restaurant and see someone who looks like they could use some kind stranger to pay for their meal.
You can change people attitudes about the world through your unobtrusive acts of kindness.
Do something nice for someone you don't know (or don't know very well). It should be something significant, and not for a person from whom you expect a good deed -- or anything at all, for that matter -- in return.
Spread the word. If the person thanks you and wants to "repay" you (that is, pay it "back"), let them know what you'd really like is for them to pay it "forward" --.
You'd like them to do something nice for three people they don't know, and ask those three people to do something nice for three more people.
The idea is to consciously increase the goodness of the world : Pay it forward.
When you notice that somebody has done something nice for you, make a note in your mind to practice three acts of kindness towards other people.
WARNINGS :
Most nice things done for strangers will be one-time efforts, so use your head and don't give out name or phone number;
If someone seems to expect you to provide ongoing help but you don't want to go that far, smile and tell the person that you prefer to remain anonymous.
It can feel risky to help strangers, but trust your own good intentions and don't be afraid to go out on a limb if you believe your actions can help the person.
Some people will not act grateful, but the benefits may still come around when you are not there to see it.
Let your beneficial action be enought in intself and don't expect profuse thanks, or even any thanks at all.
Do take care of yourself. If you have excess then shares with those in need, but don't give away your last money. The stronger you are the more good you can do for others.
Even small acts, such as paying the bridge toll for the car behind you when you pay for your own, counts. If it makes the world a friendlier place, you succeeded!
Practicing the "pay it forward" principle will make you alert to unexpected kindness from strangers toward you, and you may find yourself becoming more grateful for everyday kindness and consideration from people you don't even know.
I'm not asking that you leave your home and possesions and join the Peace corps, but wouldn't it be wonderful if you, and everyone around you would commit to do one simple task each day to brighten the life of a friend, or a family member?
let's take a moment to do out part to bring peace to the world.
Paying it forward is a third party beneficiary concept that involves doing something good for someone in response to a good deed done on your behalf or a gift you received.
However, when you pay it forward, you don't repay the person who did something nice for you.
Instead, you do something nice for someone else.
Paying it forward doesn't have to mean giving a large some of money of expending a lot of effort. It could be as simple as holding the door for someone laden with bags or giving up your place in line to someone who appears in a rush.
It could even mean spending a little cash on coffee for the person behind you in line at a coffe house.
For those who have money they can afford to give, there are always people in need, but even the smallest, free gesture can make a difference.
Why I wrote this?
Because, when I was sad and lonely I was not left alone. When I was in need people did not look away.
When I was afraid, people took my hands.
When I could not got forward I was led by friends.
When I lost my way, light was sent to me.
When I needed someone, many were there
And today, it is time to pay forward and that is why I made this for all of you.
"Three big favor for three people, and those three people have to pay it forward to others people. They cannot pay it back. They don't allowed to."
Paying it forward is lending a helping hand to someone in need. It's making a huge difference by doing something small. It's leaving the world a better place than you found it.
1 act of kindness can change everything.
With love,
Meryl Saragih
