Someone does something nice for you and you do something nice for someone else. Pay it forward.
On several occassions, I have completely enjoyed purchasing someone else's coffee at the drive thru window at Tim Horton's. That someone else being whoever is in the vehicle behind me at the time. Driving off, I would have a smile on my face, knowing that they would be nicely surprised when they found out.
Imagine my complete surprise when I pull up to the drive thru window yesterday morning to pay for my coffee and bagel and the guy informs me that the person before me paid for my order. My order. Someone else. WOW. I was stunned. Thats what I do, never expecting that someone would also do that for me.
As I drove off, with a smile and a tear (literally), all I could think of was how this unknown woman had made my day. That simple gesture meant so much to me.
And I am pretty positive that it probably made her day as well.
That is the effect that it has on both the giver and receiver in random acts of kindness.
It makes me think of the simple things that you and I could do for others, without recognition, that would make such a difference in someone else's day.
Do something nice for someone else today.
1 comment:
As the saying goes...Bless and Be Blessed
What a pleasant surprise when it comes around your way!
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