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As we go about our daily lives, it's easy to get caught up in our own worries and concerns. We often focus on our own problems, struggles, and challenges, and forget about the people around us who may be going through their own tough times.
But what if I told you that there is a simple way to make a positive impact on the world? It's not about grand gestures or making a lot of money. It's about small acts of kindness that can add up to make a big difference.
I'm talking about paying it forward. It's a concept that's easy to understand, but often difficult to put into practice. Essentially, it's about doing something kind for someone else, without expecting anything in return. It can be as simple as holding the door open for someone, offering a smile, or lending a helping hand.
The beauty of paying it forward is that it doesn't matter who you are or where you come from. You don't have to be rich, famous, or influential. All you need is a willingness to be kind and make a difference.

"Kindness is the language which the deaf can hear and the blind can see." - Mark Twain

I've seen it time and time again, people from all walks of life coming together to help one another. It doesn't matter if they're from different ages, races, religions, or ethnicities. What matters is that they're willing to put aside their differences and show kindness to one another.

I remember a time when I was really sick, my car was bad, I went to get groceries and I was struggling to get home because I had stood outside the mall for a while waiting for my BOLT driver to get to me but for some reason he was taking too long and an elderly woman saw me struggling, asked if I was okay, I explained my predicament and she offered to help take me home; Honestly I was scared at first because the way my country is, when someone just decides to help you, there is almost always a hidden agenda but I agreed and put myself in the hands of God. We got talking during the ride and I discovered she was a Judge which seemed cool because I had never really has a one on one conversation with a Judge before -she gave me her card which later helped my sister who studied Law get a good job. Long story short she still checks up on me from time to time (like a mother) and i do too. I was touched by her kindness and decided to pay it forward by helping someone else in need the next day.
As we continue to pay it forward, we start to create a ripple effect of kindness that spreads far and wide. It's like a domino effect – one act of kindness inspires another, and another, and another.

The Benefits of Paying It Forward

So why should we pay it forward? Well, for starters, it can bring us joy and fulfilment. When we do something kind for someone else, it releases endorphins in our brain that make us feel happy and content. It's like a natural high if you know what I mean.
But paying it forward also has a profound impact on the people around us. When we show kindness to someone else, it can brighten their day and make them feel seen and heard. It can also inspire them to pay it forward themselves, creating a chain reaction of kindness that spreads far and wide.
Paying it forward can also break down barriers and build bridges between different communities. When we come together to help one another, we start to see that we're all more alike than we are different. We start to realise that we're all human beings who deserve kindness, compassion, and understanding.

How to Pay It Forward

So how can you start paying it forward? Here are a few very simple ideas because it doesn't necessarily have to be a grand gesture, it can just be as little as:

• Holding the door open for someone
• Offering a smile or a kind word
• Lending a helping hand
• Buying someone a meal
• Helping someone with money for a cab
• Listening to someone who needs someone to talk to

Remember, like i said earlier paying it forward doesn't have to be grand or expensive. It can be as simple as taking the time to listen to someone who needs someone to talk to, that time you gave to that person would mean a lot to them than you can possibly imagine.

"One small act of kindness can be the key we need to unlocking the door to what we need from the universe" - Me

Conclusion

Paying it forward is a powerful way to make a positive impact on the world. It's not about what we get in return; it's about what we can give to others. By showing kindness and compassion to those around us, we can create a ripple effect of goodness that spreads far and wide.
So next time you see someone in need, remember – 'YOU' have the power to make a difference.
Take a moment to hold the door open for someone, offer a kind word or smile, or lend a helping hand. You never know how much it might mean to them.
And who knows, your small act of kindness might just spark a chain reaction of goodwill that changes lives forever.

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