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EdmondDantes_

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17. Honestly no

Reply to mwmisses4289 (Original post)

Tue Jun 9, 2026, 09:10 AM

Jun 9

Even in the instances in which I did a good deed and suffered for it, I still did a good deed and it says more negative about the people who took advantage than it says negative about me.

Even in the instances in which I've had to stop doing good things for people who took advantage, I maintain my commitment to doing good deeds for their own sake and how doing so fills my own cup.

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Have you ever done something that could be considered a good deed, [View all] mwmisses4289 Jun 9 OP

You did a very kind thing today, mwmisses4289! MIButterfly Jun 9 #1

For whatever reason, it seems the Costco pumps won't read mwmisses4289 Jun 9 #15

Don't beat yourself up. You did a good deed, a kindness towards others. Plus ten points on the mensch scale. FadedMullet Jun 9 #2

what the hell were you thinking? rampartd Jun 9 #3

I know that I have paid for other peoples fuel before Inkey Jun 9 #4

all good deeds come back 10X fold.... William Gustafson Jun 9 #5

I'm a big believer in Pay It Forward Bayard Jun 9 #6

You did good. sheshe2 Jun 9 #7

Yup buzzycrumbhunger Jun 9 #8

Be careful. She ain't right. ColoringFool Jun 9 #9

Kind Of. Recently Sent A Young Relative Money For A Lawyer, And Now.... ColoringFool Jun 9 #10

Thank you for your kindness! HeartsCanHope Jun 9 #11

your kindness is your karma- ShepKat Jun 9 #12

I took the initiative to pick up trash along our two mile stretch of road. Emile Jun 9 #13

Amazing. My wife had a similiar experience yesterday. DFW Jun 9 #14

BRAVO to you! TVguyCards Jun 9 #16

Honestly no EdmondDantes_ Jun 9 #17

I was in my regular pharmacy recently and this senior citizen was paying for malaise Jun 9 #18

😃 mwmisses4289 Jun 9 #19

Yes! And I've wondered the same thing as you. . . UniqueUserName Jun 9 #20

It was no big deal, but when I was in Ukraine a few years back... Tommy Carcetti Jun 9 #21