I have just seen a small clip that brings emotions from my heart to share with you all. You see, it is about Paying it Forward. It is about helping another out and not have the expectations of getting something in return. Why do we have the expectation of making sure we are paid or having someone return the favour if the gesture was of good nature? In today’s society everyone or most have the desire to be on top and the expectation to be repaid for services whether needed or gifted. Needed I understand but gifted?

When I Pay it Forward it comes from my heart. I like to help people. I mostly can’t say no, ask my husband. He reminds me it is ok to say no…. I often feel like I spread myself too thin but in the end I am grateful that i helped that person and grateful they are in my life for whatever reason that may be. I get happiness from giving and helping those in need and even those that often may not deserve it but get it anyway. Maybe one day they will pay it forward too.

Plus, Paying it Forward is showing my children it is ok to help that person pick up their rubbish or help pay for that person’s bread because they don’t have enough. It is encouraging the next generation to be giving, loving and grateful. In my opinion anyway. We all could have a little bit more love shared around the planet today. For everyone good and bad, hoping that they might jump ship and be good.

Christmas time is a season to be giving also. There are many unfortunate people in unfortunate circumstances. Give something. Your time, energy, money, food, warmth, blankets, love, are all valuable things to be generous with. Under a tree, in a mailbox, in a letter, at St. Vincents de Paul, your local Council, or simply in a bag to surprise that person or animal. Give. Pay it Forward.

Pay it Forward once and the flow on effect will be continuous. Remove your expectations that it will happen to you as you are giving without a response. Give that gift of joy to your soul and smile that you have helped somebody in some form or way. Do it today or this month, continue to do it, continue to Pay it Forward.

Shine your brightest lights from your soul within and be happy. Thanks for reading,

WLG xx