It is good to hear that there are people still "paying it forward".  I think it's rare to find people that are still paying attention
to the needs of others.  I've noticed that many people these days are living in their own private "bubble".  They don't reach
out and they don't let anyone in.  Maybe it's just selfishness, and maybe it's a fear of being hurt by others.
Whatever the reason; I believe that we are here on this earth to touch others and to be touched.

I enjoy paying it forward, and there are many different ways to do so.  Helping someone who may need a few extra
dollars is a great gesture.  (My husband gets frustrated with me for passing money out of the car window at the offramp
of the freeway).  However, sometimes money is tight and I don't have much to share.  In this case, you can give someone the gift of opening a door for them, smiling at a stranger, helping an elderly person when you see them struggling in the grocery store.  People that provide customer services always need to hear "thank you" and when it's appropriate always leave them a good tip.  People want to be treated the way YOU want to be treated.  This leads me to the difficulty in reaching out to people even if you feel they don't deserve it.  Mean people need attention too; and with just ONE kind gesture, it could effect them in a positive way.   If you thought you could change someone's life for the better with one nice comment or gesture
with little effort, why wouldn't you?

One good rule to follow when "paying it forward" is to give with no expectations.  When you give something...GIVE IT AWAY and don't expect anything in return.   In closing, I want to mention that while working for the school district I have observed that there are many children  here in Tehachapi who are in need our guidance....If you can take the time to get to know neighbor kids, or  you can volunteer at the schools; there are many who need attention and nurturing. 

Thank you Weebles for introducing this subject.  Kindness really does go a long way.  Sincerely, Jeannine.

Slightly different in light but same good feeling is to just help someone. I have a few times found stray dogs that have tags on them and called the pound to find the owner. When the owner comes to pick up the dog they usually try to give me money and I refuse it. I just simply say that in the future just return the favor to someone else. Yes I know it sounds like that country song that was recently released, but I did it before the song ever came out.

I started doing this almost 20 years ago. I was in line at an Air Force commissary and the person ahead of me was short a couple bucks for groceries. So I just gave her the $$$ to use so they wouldn't have to subtract items from their shopping cart. You're right - it does feel good and more people shopuld look for opportunities to help someone out. There's a commercial on TV that sort of illustrates the point "what goes around, comes around".

I pay for the mistakes of others all the time!  LOL! 
And on occasion, I have been known to slip a waitress $20 towards a strangers lunch or dinner tab. It feels good and it's the right thing to do - To be kind to people you don't even know with no expectation of acknowledgement or favor returned.