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Joz said:Roger, Dan.
I should have asked this earlier,
What do you consider a selfless act of kindness?
Can you give me an example?Semper Fi said:An act done only for the sake of kindness, no ulterior motives or recognition being sought, or any form of repayment, done only for personal satisfaction and the embetterment of others.
Joz said:Can you give me an example?
GotZoom said:Each individual has their own motivation. Personally, I do these "random acts" because I want to - the timing is right - makes me feel good, etc.
I have seen a husband and wife with 5 kids at breakfast. They aren't "homeless" but it is obvious that times are not easy - I have paid for their breakfast.
I have seen someone in the military dining with their family or another military member. I have paid for their meal.
The above two examples I have done anonymously and not anonymously.
I have made up the difference at the grocery store for someone ahead of me in line who is a little short of cash to pay the total.
Kids on the corner selling lemonade for a quarter a cup; I'll buy a cup and give them a dollar.
You are not the only person who thinks this or does this.
More people should.
Sometimes I'll do it, sometimes I won't. Depends on my mood and how "what I see" makes me feel at the time.
Mr. P said:Twins! I have done all that myself cept the lemonade one.
Like you, sometimes I'll do it, sometimes I won't.
My motivation? Because I can, and know that the act would make someone else feel good, not me. Sure it feels good, but that's just an after effect in my mind. Kind of a spiritual thank you.