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20. Yes! And I've wondered the same thing as you. . .

Tue Jun 9, 2026, 09:43 AM

Jun 9

After pondering, I've landed on this:

Camus may be correct in his assertion that I did that for my own vanity and ego (at least that's one idea in The Fall, 1956). However, in the moment that I choose to help someone who is having difficulty and has not even requested help, I'm affirming my faith in humanity. I would like to think I would put the effort even if no one ever can reciprocate. When I wonder what I think of us, I realize I do have faith in us. It is worth helping, It will make a difference. I know this because of you ---not just you, the generic ---you the specific. You chose to help. We chose to help. It may not be all of us. But this is what we are like. And I like it

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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

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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