Stories of Kindness from Around the World

Paying It Forward (i Hope)


--by kiwicat, posted Nov 20, 2015
At the mall today I 'braved up' and paid forward for the next person. The cashier didn't really get what I wanted her to do and I could feel my anxiety levels rising as I tried to explain... and tried to be anonymous. In the end I think she did understand what I wanted, so I gave her $5 and a smile card. As I left I thought, leave it in the hands of a higher power and all will be as it is supposed to be. A year ago, I would have spent the day 'wondering' if it had all gone okay, and did I just 'waste' $5? all good now, thanks to the combined growth and wisdom I've learnt from KS :-)
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brittanlaug wrote: Nice work! I know how anxiety invoking that can be. Thank you for your kindness!
valmaartoflivin wrote: Well done kiwi. Good to hear you r becoming aware of changes within u too. Be the change! Lov n blessings xx
sarahbwilhelms wrote: You actually acted kindly threefold - and maybe more with a ripple effect. How beautiful that you gifted the kindness to someone, that the cashier was privileged to be part of it, and then you acted kindly to yourself by being content with having acted through the wonderful, spirit -filled place inside you. It reminds me a lot of the things john o'donohue wrote about.
cjcshalom wrote: You made someone happy - good for you!
Trez wrote: Today my son had the experience of someone paying for his coffee when he went through the drive-through. It was so cool that this happened. They had no way of knowing he is on disability and his morning coffee is very special to him. It truly made his day and made mine as well to know this kind thing happened to him. Thank you for doing such a kindness - you never know how ar that kindness will go!
Gyrocloudy wrote: :) You are mastering kindness. :)
RoseMarie wrote: That's really good x 💓 I have done this yet. X 💓
mindyjourney wrote: it's all good, my kind kiwi friend :))). growing and learning all :))).
seamar67 wrote: Hands of a higher power, Amen! "All good," dear kiwi!
mish wrote: Excellent growth & well done x. Bless

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