How do you magnify small sacrifices?

I can't easily put people out of my mind. It won't leave me alone when I keep thinking maybe I should have or wish I could have done more. I do what I can even giving my last few dollars. But I am bothered that I couldn't do more. I use a wheel chair so I know what it's like to need help with doors and such. I do help with that for people and then wish if I could have only done more. And it bothers me sometimes a lot. Acually most of the time it bothers me a lot. I don't ask for nor do I need anythging in return. That defeats the purpose of helping them. I help them to see the relief on their face or the smile that says that you. Some ,even most say thank you, that is enough. I would hope that by helping others that many other people would see this and get the idea to do the same. It irritates me to see people that just rush on through not helping people that obviously need the help. They are rude and selfish. It don't take but a minute to hold the door for someone or to do something more or something else. Even when it takes more, if you can help...please do. I stop to help people stranded on the road. I can't physically do anything, but I have a cell phone and can get the help they need. Or take them somewhere if that's what's needed. Also I can pull their car off the road to a safe place. I have done this I don't know how many times. I don't accept money for it and that would defeat the purpose of doing it to. Thanks for letting me go on and reading this.

As much as I can I try to help other people. Whether I know them or not as long as I can give help I do give. Though there were times that I can just help in a very simple way. Like giving the right directions to those who are new in a place etc. It was a simple joy on my heart to give some help and I never expected to gain anything from helping others.

Most people will pay more back in case someone does them a favor especially when they are in need. Also, one's effort will pay off though the repay may not be in a same way.

Hi MsEdge, I for one believe in helping and giving freely and believe that even if these people cannot repay back in anyway life will pay me back for these kindnesses in some other way. A smile can make a difference to someones day, so to carry a bag of heavy shopping for an elderly person, to open a door, to give a lift to someone can cost you nothing but mean more than thousands to them and make such a difference to their day. Hope fully when I am old someone will help me too eh! Ellie :D

For me a sacrifice is a bit more than open a door or give a spare change. Not that Iam minimizing your idea of such a gestures, is just that For me those are not sacrifices, those just are a way I normally proceed with people. It makes me feel good about myself at the end of the day. And I do not keep score on those. Now for me sacrifices are when I refrain myself of any indulgency in order to help any cause. Or when I offer my time in order to help someone. In any case I do not keep track. Iam a believer, that a simple but Kind 'Hello' to someone can make a difference, in that someone's day. I myself Have been a recipient of such a gesture and I Know IT MAKES A DIFFERENCE. I find your thoughts very constructive and inspirational. Have a good day!

I always help people without expecting anything in return. I help because it is my way of sharing the blessings that God has given me. My way of thanking God that i live a good life and i dont have to go through the same situation that some people have to experience. I always believe that everyone who is blessed should share there blessings to those in need. But sadly only few people are doing that noble act. I wish though that there are more good samaritan out there who are willing to share there blessings and help those beggars and cripple on the street.

No, I don't! I don't mean to get repay if I help someone. I think even if they don't appreciate it, I HAD WHAT IT TAKES AT LEAST.

dear msedge FOR THE PESON WHO SACRIFICE - sacrifices means .. doing something without expecting any recognition or return.. if your going to do something with expectation of returns .. then it cant be termed or claimed as sacrifice ... FOR THE ONE AT ACCEPTING END - they should be very thankful and appreciative of the others sacrifice. if at any time they can repay , they should , they should include the other person in their prayers I have sacrificed a few times , and the person at receiving end asked me one questin which i never forget .. "who asked you to sacrifice, its your own doing, dont expect me to thank you for that " cheers