A More Wonderful World - Day 15 - Pay It Foward

  Welcome to this more wonderful day!

 This is part of a series of daily reminders that a more wonderful world is being built from the actions of millions of people, each day. You'll be offered examples to explore whenever you would like to be uplifted and inspired, energized and reassured.

 It seems obvious that we experience what we are paying attention to, so if we want more life-enhancing experiences, we should direct more of our attention to more life-enhancing news, happenings, and stories.

Also, when we feel life-enhanced, we are radiating, broadcasting those "vibes" outward, and others are uplifted into resonance, to some degree. And the more of us radiating, the more others are uplifted. So joy is service!

In this series, we'll emphasize discovering whole groups of people who are creating a more wonderful world, each in their own way.

 You can add things you find, for others to discover and pay attention to, via commenting on this post, or any post in the series.

 

DAY 15

Visit

https://www.payitforwardfoundation.org/

Sections on kindness to people, to animals, 

and to the planet. 

Founded by the author of the book, Catherine Ryan Hyde, on which the 2000 film is based:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pay_It_Forward_(film)

Here is [my modified but more accurate] the definition of the term in pop culture dictionary: 

"Pay it forward is an expression for when the recipient of an act of kindness does [or is asked to do] something kind for someone else rather than simply accepting or repaying the original good deed."

 While the website seems dormant, the movement is alive and well worldwide.  Check out these search results and see "related search terms" on that page. 

There is a "Pay It Forward" Day! Here is info from that site from the April 28, 2020 Day. There is more great info on the site, including "songs" and downloadable flyers and cards. You can even see whether your city is listed.

"We are excited that we now have over 80 countries participating in Pay it Forward Day with over 100 state and city proclamations.

Pay It Forward Day is a global initiative that exists to make a difference by creating a huge ripple of kindness felt across the world. Of course, our hope is that people pay kindness forward every day and make each day that little bit brighter. We believe that small acts, when multiplied by millions of people can literally change the world for the better — and on April 28th we’ll set out to prove it! For this year’s international Pay it Forward Day (PIFD) we are aiming to inspire over  10 million acts of kindness around the world. Imagine the difference that would make!  Join us in paying it forward, and help spread the word about this important day!

WHAT CAN YOU DO?

• Pay for someone’s cup of coffee
• Get the next person’s food, toll, petrol, etc.
• Help someone out in need  
• Host pay it forward activities in your office, school, church or community
• Become a Pay it Forward Day ambassador and help raise awareness in your circles of influence
• Let others know about Pay it Forward Day through your social media channels
• Give blood or organise a life-saving blood drive. (For Aussies, contact the Australian Red Cross Lifeblood on 13 14 95)
• Donate to a worthwhile cause – click here for some amazing charities that help people in need
• Be creative!!! Click here for more ideas"

Now it's your turn. Inspired by what you've discovered, what is one thing you will do this day to make the world more wonderful for yourself and perhaps also for someone else?

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by Rev. Alia Aurami, Ph.D., Head Minister, Amplifying Divine Light in All Church

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