DIFFERENT NEW-YEAR'S RESOLUTION -
Pass-It-Forward
Every 12
months, as the New-Year rolls around, we all brag about
our New-Year's Resolutions. With inflated chests and
with all the authority we can muster, we announce to any
and every available ear, that we're going to lose
weight, stop drinking and smoking so much, as well as
spend more time with our family, in addition to
investing more time down at the gym.
Mostly our vision extends no further than our own noses.
To add insult to injury, we usually don't follow through
on our "Me Orientated" resolutions and goals. In a
matter of months, and sometimes even weeks, we've
forgotten all about our "new improved" character, which
results in feelings of frustration and failure.
Most 'experts' tell us not to elevate our expectations
too high. On the other hand, perhaps we fail because we
don't set out goals high enough.
What if we looked outward instead of inward when making
our declarations? Would we then be able to complete a
year feeling satisfied rather than contemptuous about
ourselves?
I'd like to take a risk and suggest one resolution that
might last a year, or, maybe even, a lifetime. A
resolution that makes you feel good about yourself
whilst simultaneously including others.
It's not my idea so I don't want to take any credit for
it. In fact, the idea originated from a movie called
'Pay It Forward' directed by Mimi Leder. If there's one
video you need to see this year - then this is the one.
The idea is simple.
You do something good for other people.
These people cannot 'repay' you...
They are encouraged to pay-it-forward.
In turn, doing something good for someone else.
And so on and so forth.
The mathematics is simple.
If I'll do something constructive for 3 people and these
3 people in turn do something for 3 other people (each)
- we have already impacted 9 people in total. These 9
people will make a difference in 27 people's life, which
in their turn will touch 81 people's hearts...
See how fast it grows?
Until today, this simple mathematical principle was
abused through multi-level marketing and pyramid
schemes. This year, you can use the same principle to
make the world a better place.
Of course, there will be those people that break the
chain. However, others still, will reach out and touch
more people than you could possibly imagine.
Just open your heart and give...
Trust in the goodness of man and allow yourself to be
overwhelmed.
There are many ways to touch people's heart.
An action, a hug, a word, a smile.
Make it your resolution this year, and remember:
It takes ONE NATION to make a difference in this WORLD.
It takes ONE COMMUNITY to make a difference in this
NATION.
It takes ONE FAMILY to make a difference in this
COMMUNITY.
It takes ONE PERSON to make a difference in this FAMILY.
You are the ONE!
Go ahead and make someone's day.
See how it makes YOU feel.
Then when they smile back and thank you,
ask them to pass it forward...
By
Nisandeh Neta
