SageTree

You know its my Bag!

A metaphore for this is a stone being thrown into a pond and sending ripples all the way across the pond. And the hope is that there are more ripples to meet with and form bigger waves.

Paying it forward is a great idea and I think that you give what you get outa life. So start being that good thing, no? I have had alot of good experiances in my life that have brought great things to me on a grand and daily level, from doing small things. I don't knowingly expect these things to come back, but they do never the less. The only instance I can think of in story is when I work really hard at a job and someone who works there offers me side work, or a good reference for a another job. Or maybe just being kind to that person who is checking your groceries. You actions could make the response to the next customer even better for that customer, not to mention the direct impact on the cashier.

I do not however feel guilty or bad when someone does something for me, unless they are trying to pay me, I really don't prefer to take money. But here is a story. I was reading a Depak Chopra book, don't remember which one, and it talked about being open to recieving....interes ting concept.... his reasoning is that people have their own debt or karma to work off, or in this case a chance to pay it forward. His suggestion was to allow people the freedom to better themselves because it might be the only day they try, so be open to generosity....health y generoisty, where strings are attached in a manipulative way, even then I think it okay to help, I can't help it that they expect more or something in return for me helping....weird situation comes to mind.....ANYWAYS.... I have just read this Depak advice on being open to recieving. FLASH INTO A WEEK LATER>>>>>
I'm finishing up someone's yard and we all pack up the truck, when this older lady flags us down...."Hi there, what's up?"
"Do you think you have the time to help my husband and I move something?"
" Yea sure " So I put on the brake and shut off the truck... All she wants me to do is move a bag of sand and the umberalla base to her porch 15ft away. I snag it from the trunk and finish up easily and am on my way. I say have a good day and what not, take care, ect..... She hands me $10!
" Oh no I couldn't , I didn't help you to get anything, it's my pleasure."
" Please take this "
"Oh man, I really don't feel right about it, my boss is paying me right now actully, he needs to lighten up and give alittle charity, don't worry about it. "
" This is how I can give and I couldn't have done this without you, Please be open to my giving"

Holy crow! she said it. The same thing I had read and was just talking about with the girls I worked with. " Well when you put it that way, I'd be happy to oblige "

She was really happy I took it.
"Buy you all some drinks on me, get those girls some lemonade"
"That sounds like a fine idea" I said. " Have a great day, we're just down the street on Fridays if you need anything, you're covered for a while now okay?"

Well she never came by for anything, and I bought the ladies coffee one morning it was cold and rainly last July, so it was passed.

I just thought that was a really neat story about how that theme came up right after I had pondered it for a while. Neat-o.

I guess the moral to that is, don't feel bad man. You might have it coming, but as long as you are always giving and not expecting return, I think it's safe to walk through that held door brother. Getting into that positive track keeps you in that loop easier and longer. Good for you for helping and considering something I'm sure many many haven't or wouldn't consider without expectation.

There is a movie called Pass it Forward.....pretty decent story.

Thanks for sharing brother man.

Keep the love light shining.

Sager 4.0

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