Pay it forward

I have read somewhere about this guy, who as a new year resolution decided to do a good deed a day for 365 days. I thought the idea was so neat, and whilst reading the heartwarming stories, I wished I can do more of something like that. What appealed to me is not only the ability to pay it forward, but also to employ one's creativity to perform those random acts of kindness with a very conscious effort.

I think (long story :)) that I justifiably peeved my karma somehow, partially due to the constants experiments that I tend to conduct (see Cultural explorations -other kind for an example), which in the hindsight left a bitter aftertaste and partially because quite a few other things seem to be going wrong lately. Also, perhaps being a do gooder, will give me that bit of intrinsic satisfaction of helping someone and impacting someone's life (however minor) for the better......So I wanted to do some good for a change - consciously and intentionally.

So while driving to work yesterday, I decided to embark on this journey of sorts and decided to do more good deeds, if not daily (although will aim for that), at least more often.....

Yesterday, I lent my parking pass transponder (fully prepaid by me) for a one month use to a coworker, who can definitely use that freebie, instead of selling it for the face value. Since I will have no need for it while on vacation, my colleague can save some money on parking.

Today, I agreed to car pool to a corporate event with a colleague who I can't stand, and who rubs me the wrong way.....My patience will be tested in many ways during this two hour ride. Trust me (those who know will understand :),  this is a big act of kindness on my part!