Reinforcing moment in the checkout line

[freshwest]

44. I think the expression is 'pay it forward' and it's from a movie where someone does something for

another person. Rather than take their thank you, the person asked them to 'pay it forward,' that is, to do good for the next person in need.

I was told this one time by someone who had done things that were an invaluable help to me at the time, truly a lifesaver.

He used the phrase and asked me to help others caught in the same situation we had been in, using knowledge and time to help them. When they called to thank me, I said to simply tell others what I taught them, to defend those who needed it.

So it then multiplied, which I think is the point of the story. The embarrassing thing is when the people you have helped find you at an event and crowd and make a fuss congratulating one. People who I have never met.

I consider doing the right thing the natural thing, not a gift. It's why I avoid large meetings. No telling who may run up to me that I don't know. That's just me.

I agree with PTTP that our society whousl not depend on charity as it's too random. So we must keep politically active to work for a just society in these days when so few know that.