You've probably heard Pay It Forward a gazillion times and never thought much about it. You probably just figured it was an over-used saying. Well, I've discovered a GREAT FUN way to do just that, Pay it Forward...and I love it!
Several months ago while I was in line at McDonald's, I pulled up to pay for my order and the cashier said "the guy in front of you paid for it" I was floored. I didn't know the person in line in front of me. I couldn't for the life of me figure out why a complete stranger would pay for my order. This gentleman was in a police car so I thought maybe it was my neighbor who is a detective, but nope - I checked, it wasn't him.
What was cool was how it made me feel the whole day. I was happy! I was telling my friends at work about my awesome morning experience. Then a couple weeks later I thought of doing it myself and referring to it as Pay it Forward. I even ordered some business cards online from Vista Print that have the logo for my blog and the words "Have a Blessed Day" and under that is says "Pay if Forward". Now when I go through the drive thru and pay for people's order I ask the cashier to give the person behind me the card and say "Pay it Forward."
It's a small way to brighten someone's day. I promise it will make you feel great when you do it. I encourage you to give it a try. The next time you're going through a drive-thru, pay for the person's order behind you. See how cool it makes you feel. It's a great way to do something nice for someone else and you aren't expecting to be thanked or acknowledged because you just drive away. No recognition is needed. Giving anonymously an unexpectedly is rewarding.
I'm hoping this type of Pay it Forward will catch on all across the country. Can you imagine how awesome it would be to see people randomly being generous for no other reason than to say Have a Blessed Day, I care about you. Obviously it doesn't have to be limited to a drive-thru. Pay it Forward everywhere....anywhere you are at in some small way you can bless someone else. Try it - it's FUN. It really is better to give than receive.
Leave a comment and let me know how you Paid If Forward!
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