A few years ago I saw a profound little movie called "pay it forward" which was about a little boy who ran into a person who did a good deed for him and he was obligated to do a good deed for another person even if it was a perfect stranger? That movie was a very special movie to me, because it showed random acts for kindness from one person to the next. I've always been a helping stranger type of person but after seeing that movie I became more conscious towards helping my fellow man/woman if I was able to.

I totally believe in being our brothers keeper. Yea I know one should help themselves first... that's a given... but along the way? what's wrong with helping each other while at the sametime not expecting anything in return? People in big cities tend to be standoffish... mind your own business type of mentality. Well for good reason, since so much "game" is being run on good people trying to be good... you have to watch your back nowadays for gaming people... but don't let that mentality stop you completly from being the good person you are? Just be careful when and who you help for your own safety of course.

Back to Pay it forward concept. I suggest we get a pay in forward campaign going on in the Leirmert Park Area, complete with a concert (yea anything for a concert huh?) speakers forum and banners in the area promoting this beautiful concept of helping total strangers with good deeds towards each other?

"The Pay It Forward Concert". Well if anyone thinks this idea is worthy of further discussion and thought please feel free to voice your opinions. Ok even if we never have that concert in my head? Take the time to pay it forward in your own
lives with a random act of total kindness to another human being. The act could be small as helping a senior citizen with their groceries at the supermarket, or as big as feeding a homeless person food ... buy and bring it back to them... well you get the idea? ....

So go out today, tommorow or real soon and pay it forward. I do and I'll tell you it's a great inner feeling to do something like that. Wow, just think what our community would be like if we all had that mindset? I know it would be a better place to live. Oh well, call me a dreamer? ... Nothing wrong with a good dream huh? ... Starting with you! .....

Pay it forward!

Views: 96

Comment

You need to be a member of Leimert Park Beat to add comments!

Join Leimert Park Beat

Comment by ColoredPeople.net on October 25, 2009 at 6:49am
Thank you for sharing. There is great power in giving of yourself. I love the idea...

Leimert Park Beat is the news and social network for Leimert Park and the surrounding neighborhoods. Stay informed. Join now!

 

• Got news you think everyone should know? Blog it.

• Have a show or attending a benefit? Put it on the calendar.
• Video of the big game? Embed it.
• Photos of your business or the school play? Upload them.

WHAT STORIES WOULD YOU SUGGEST? Let me know.

With your help, LeimertParkBeat.com raised money to hire reporters, graphic artists and community members to cover our area.
Read the stories - Urban Economy 411, Redevelopment Hell and One of these don't belong.

Latest Activity

DojO- posted a blog post
6 hours ago
Stevie Mack posted a blog post

Comedian Stevie Mack to Host the Delfonics concert

Comedian Stevie Mack to Host the Delfonics concert on June 3rd 7pm at the Gardena Elks LodgeStevie Mack, a Los Angeles native, has been on Showtime, HBO and MTV. He is a Los Angeles native and has performed with Justin Timberlake and more. He will…See More
yesterday
DojO- posted a blog post
Monday
DojO- posted a photo

DAYREN SANTAMARIA & GREG PORÉE "|_ive 'CONCERT SERIES' |_ivestream" @ The 'new' World STAGE Fri Jun 2nd, 2023 8PM PT *updatez*

Violinist 'N Guitarist Co-Band Leaders -The World Stage: Website / EVENTS CALENDAR -*…
Saturday
DojO- commented on DojO-'s event Wuz Happenin' @ The 'new' World STAGE *May* 2023 - Concert Series / Livestream / Workshops 'n' Jamz Я Back *updatez*
"Re: MetalJazzophobia - From: /\/\etal_|azz.com e-mailin' ~ Record review: Metallica, "72 Seasons." The world's best bar band, on the psychiatrist's couch.Links: This week's L.A. shows by (Dwight…"
Friday
DojO- updated an event
Thumbnail

Wuz Happenin' @ The 'new' World STAGE *May* 2023 - Concert Series / Livestream / Workshops 'n' Jamz Я Back *updatez* at The 'new' World STAGE (online events 'n in-house)

May 21, 2023 at 11:30am to May 28, 2023 at 11pm
Fri. nite wkly "Concert Series" +:  8PM PT Live In-House $20 (donation based) <or>Livestream view stub - Search Event $10 pay2view+ Special events (not Concert Series)…See More
Thursday
DojO- posted a blog post

Arnaé Batson "|_ive 'Concert Series' *|_ivestream*" @ The 'new' World STAGE Sat May 26th, 2023 8PM PT *updatez* [Next-up: DAYREN SANTAMARIA 6/2]

  Arnaé Batson is a Grammy-nominated singer, songwriter & song leader who uses music to create spiritual pathways for health & wholeness while advocating…See More
May 24
DojO- posted a photo

Arnaé "Live 'CONCERT SERIES' *Livestream*" @ The 'new' World STAGE Fri May 26th, 2023 8PM PT *updatez* [2-Night]

STAGE 2nd post/flyer: Featured Artist, Vocalist Headliner -The World Stage: Website / EVENTS CALENDAR -…
May 23

© 2023   Created by enhager.   Powered by

Badges  |  Report an Issue  |  Terms of Service