Paying forward

 I have been upset because a few people I helped (?) did not acknowledge it. I thought that they were ungrateful. I was annoyed, angry......

A few moments ago, I sat down and remembered all those, who I could remember, who ever helped me. Starting from my conception, people who took care of me, people who supported me, people who loved me, people who taught me, people who shared their time with me, people who saved me from potential disasters, and many many more who indirectly contributed to my well being, and millions of unknowns.....

How many of them I have ever thanked? How many complaints I still hold in my heart for a need of me that was not met, for the slightest of the inconvenience? I will never see again the vast majority of the people who have gone through my life and contributed to my growth and well-being. I am who I am because of all those collective interactions. I feel utmost grateful for the fact that I am here now, writing these words. Only gratitude.

There is no paying back for all those help I have received, only paying forward. Hope I (we all) would have the wisdom  to do that. For paying forward. Doing acts of kindness anonymously, without expecting a thank you note in return.