Comments on: Good Deeds Inspire More Good Deeds

By: Fit Chick in the City

Fit Chick in the City — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 12:46:38 +0000

Yes, I too believe in the paying it forward concept. I see little examples of the opposite thing here in NYC. People slamming doors in ppl’s faces, stepping on other’s heels without an apology, being rude to a sales person, skipping line…. NYC needs a little more every day kind of paying it forward.

By: Stef

Stef — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 05:27:10 +0000

this was a grea tpost! i love the concept of paying it forward, and i try to incorporate it into my life as much as possible (some days are easier than others lol.) i also love reading about the psychology behind things like this (i’m such a stereotypical psych major!) hey if the last time you were out in SF was for work you’re def due for another visit!

By: charlotte

charlotte — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 03:17:37 +0000

I love reading stuff like this! I totally believe in paying it forward. There have been so many times in my life that I have been helped immeasurably by good Samaritans of various sorts. I feel in chronic debt to the universe so every time I get the chance to help someone out I try and take it! The other day a handicapped person got lost at our Y and wandered into a group fit class – everyone was acting all put out that she was in their way – so I took her outside and got her a cookie and waited with her (rubbing her back because she was upset about getting lost) until we could find her aide. It was such a small thing but I felt so happy and grateful afterwards.

By: Yum Yucky

Yum Yucky — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 00:34:49 +0000

I believe paying it forward is like sowing seeds to receive back. Afterall, you reap what you sow, right?

By: Tracey

Tracey — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 20:46:01 +0000

Wow, Diane, that’s a great accomplishment! So cool a teen did that.

By: Diane Fit to the Finish

Diane Fit to the Finish — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 20:28:30 +0000

I know that I can see this in my own life and in watching what other people do. There is this young teenage boy in our town who raised 28,000 for wells in Africa. All by himself.

By: Tracey

Tracey — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 17:53:19 +0000

You know, Ameena, I didn’t even mention volunteer work or donations–mainly because the study only looked at direct, person-to-person help. It’s worth mentioning that it’s a form of doing good. Thanks!

By: Ameena

Ameena — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 17:51:02 +0000

I really try to help people. I believe in karma and I love the idea of paying it forward. That was such a great movie!

While I find it difficult to help people individually, I like to do what I can through established organizations. I would definitely like to do more volunteer work though. Easier said than done but I want to try!

By: Estela @ Weekly Bite

Estela @ Weekly Bite — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 16:21:39 +0000

I LOVE that commercial! It always makes me feel like doing good things when I see it

I try to go out of my way to help people… it is hard when people are rude though. When I was pregnant, people either went way out of their way to hold the door and help me down the steps… but there were also people who would see me struggling and would just let the door slam in my face…

I try to not let it bother me…

By: Gracie @ Girl Meets Health

Gracie @ Girl Meets Health — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 15:00:20 +0000

I don’t mean to “toot my own horn” by saying this, but I often try to show acts of kindness to strangers, *especially* when it seems like their not in a good mood. Sometimes I still get a snarky response, but most of the time I see a look of surprise and even a smile at my gesture. I figure if holding the door or simply smiling at someone whose having a bad day can make their day a little bit better – I’m gonna do all I can do!

I think in today’s fast-paced world we’ve lost sight of the important of human interaction. And I’m hoping to change that, one smile, door hold, or letting-someone-get-in-front-of-me-in-line at a time