Paying it forward

I was reading Yahoo this morning...something I do everyday usually more for entertainment than anything else.  I was all set to write a blog post today about the backlash regarding the Honeymaid commercial celebrating families of various types.  I never understand the hatred people have for someone they don't know just because their lifestyle is different.  Then I moved on and read this story...https://shine.yahoo.com/parenting/mom-grateful-for-stranger-who-paid-for-family-groceries---you-didn-t-judge-163003709.html and changed my mind. 

I could have used my space to jump on my soapbox about people who judge people.  I have a father who judges everyone he meets...it would only make sense that I'd be somewhat like him.  Fortunately, in my quest to be the exact opposite, I am very open-minded, embracing everyone's choice to live the way they want and love who they want.  

The woman who paid for the groceries didn't judge.  She helped a person in need.  That is what we all should be doing.  Looking for ways to help someone who needs it.  Not judging  or condemning their choices.  It's not our place to judge others.

In a way, it kind of comes back to my original thoughts for this morning.  Love and kindness go a lot further than hatred and condemnation.  We set examples for the children we raise and they watch what we do.  My hope is that my children continue in this world accepting those who are in need, different from themselves.

So in my quest to be a better person and a better example, I've decided to take a lesson from the woman who paid for the groceries.  I will focus on paying it forward, helping strangers in need, not judging. I hope you'll join me...looking at individuals in a different light, helping those in need and not judging the choices people make.  Paying it forward means much more than paying for groceries.