Good deeds - Page 3

happygolfcartrider · ‎05-10-2013

On 2/22/2014 chonickenbutt said:
I'm not one for bragging about helping others. That makes me feel kind of bad and uncomfortable.

But I do have to say that I don't do it for me, or how it would make me feel. I do it to help somebody ELSE. I think when you do these things with that in mind, and go outside yourself, you don't have the need to tell the world about all the good things you do. Anyway, I cannot apply this to anybody else. It's just my thinking for what feels comfortable for me.

chickenbutt, As I said to Q-anu, I respect your thoughts but please do not read nor post on this thread if it makes you uncomfortable. I want this to be a positive conversation. Thank You

Don't worry, be Happy!

Q-Anu · ‎09-29-2013

I don't see any negative or rude posts, OP. Just honest views. I disagree (for myself) that it's not boasting on a public board, with our anonymous nics since we are recognizable 'to each other' here by those. Others, such as yourself will disagree--that's fine. I have explained myself in good conscience, with NO judgment toward any who feel differently. If you must judge me as "negative", so be it.

Lindas · ‎07-20-2010

I agree Q-Anu..if i do a good deed, I don't need to broadcast it, but it just helps whomever is in need. I do not "tally" up my good deeds either. There is no score card here to prove to others what I do to help out. Only God knows what and why we do good things for others and thats all I need to know.

HiLo · ‎03-10-2010

Perfectly fine subject and good answers. I got some good ideas from what the folks here posted; I doubt anyone is offended, as least there was no intention of doing this. Unfortunately, when posting, the comments we make can be misunderstood..

Forgot to mention that when my friend who has MS goes into a restaurant she uses her sticks to walk. There is always some nice person around who offers to give her a walker, usually something they are not using that may help her walk better or offering to help her in any way possible.. This always touches me, so many thoughtful people out there.

QAnn: Yes there are many who are not of my faith or may not even have a faith who are constantly doing for others . Funny but I was just discussing this topic with a friend yesterday quoting from C.S. Lewis who said just about what you said.. In replying to your "faith without works comment" I only meant that from my personal prospective. I love it when everyone is open and just take our individual comments for just what they are; individual and I think we have a nice group of folks posting on this thread. Share what you want to , Luv it!

Bird mama · ‎03-12-2010

When we get significant snowfall and I pull out my snowblower, I usually do my neighbor's property as well as mine. Sometimes her grandson does my snow for me if he starts first so we look out for each other.

There are times when you must speak, not because you are going to change the opposing side, but because if you do not speak, they have changed you.

HiLo · ‎03-10-2010

Oh Bird Mama: How nice. Looking out for one another is what it is all about, isn't it?

I suppose we could all make a call to a neighbor who has been homebound and offer to do something for them; picking up things at the store for them are so appreciated. A man in my neighborhood will only do this for money; I just don't get that.

happygolfcartrider · ‎05-10-2013

On 2/22/2014 Bird mama said:
When we get significant snowfall and I pull out my snowblower, I usually do my neighbor's property as well as mine. Sometimes her grandson does my snow for me if he starts first so we look out for each other.

When we lived in an area that got lots of snow we always helped our neighbor scrape their snow of the driveway when we did ours. They did not expect it and we had a good time working together.

Don't worry, be Happy!

chrystaltree · ‎05-10-2010

I'll go back to the way I was raised on this one. If you do a kind thing for someone else, you shouldn't go around publicizing it. You do something because there's a need, not because it makes YOU feel good or because you want praise for it. That detracts from the giving.

violann · ‎03-10-2010

We have a secret arrangement with our church food pantry. Whenever the director runs low in any particular items, she lets us know and we buy those. We also give seasonal foods for the holidays. We prefer our donations to be strictly anonymous.