Comments on: The One Hour Project: Give Someone A Helping Hand http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/09/27/the-one-hour-project-give-someone-a-helping-hand/ Simple, applicable personal finance advice for the modern world Sat, 20 Mar 2010 03:41:16 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Amy http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/09/27/the-one-hour-project-give-someone-a-helping-hand/comment-page-1/#comment-753175 Amy Thu, 13 Aug 2009 23:59:18 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/09/27/the-one-hour-project-give-someone-a-helping-hand/#comment-753175 I challenge everyone to take this one step further and do something unexpected just because. My husband and I often buy elderly people eating alone dinner when we are out to eat. We just tell the waitress when we are paying that we would also like to pay for that man/lady's dinner. Or you could try it with a family. We always keep outselves anonymous. It's a way to pay it forward- and like everyone has said, you never know what you may start. I challenge everyone to take this one step further and do something unexpected just because. My husband and I often buy elderly people eating alone dinner when we are out to eat. We just tell the waitress when we are paying that we would also like to pay for that man/lady’s dinner. Or you could try it with a family. We always keep outselves anonymous. It’s a way to pay it forward- and like everyone has said, you never know what you may start.

]]> By: Jennifer Johnson http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/09/27/the-one-hour-project-give-someone-a-helping-hand/comment-page-1/#comment-202401 Jennifer Johnson Tue, 11 Mar 2008 04:48:12 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/09/27/the-one-hour-project-give-someone-a-helping-hand/#comment-202401 'Do unto others as you would have them do unto you', is one of the oldest scriptural principles in the Bible. The rewards of helping others, without expecting anything in return, are as far-reaching as a stone tossed into a pond; the ripples go on and on and on.... ‘Do unto others as you would have them do unto you’, is one of the oldest scriptural principles in the Bible. The rewards of helping others, without expecting anything in return, are as far-reaching as a stone tossed into a pond; the ripples go on and on and on….

]]> By: Tyler http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/09/27/the-one-hour-project-give-someone-a-helping-hand/comment-page-1/#comment-85754 Tyler Fri, 12 Oct 2007 22:41:43 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/09/27/the-one-hour-project-give-someone-a-helping-hand/#comment-85754 I appreciated this post. The world can certainly use more kindness. I appreciated this post. The world can certainly use more kindness.

]]> By: Norman MIller http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/09/27/the-one-hour-project-give-someone-a-helping-hand/comment-page-1/#comment-79155 Norman MIller Fri, 28 Sep 2007 18:57:01 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/09/27/the-one-hour-project-give-someone-a-helping-hand/#comment-79155 I came upon 3 young girls with a flat tire on my way to work one day. They were obviously having a difficult time trying to change the tire and where they were on the inside of blind turn was hardly the place to be kicking mad at a tire. I changed the tire for them, and when they thanked me I said no need. I asked them to have their boyfriends, brothers, fathers, husbands pull over an help my wife and two daughters when they get a flat. The one girl smirked "how will we know them"? I said you won't, just help everyone and that makes us even. I came upon 3 young girls with a flat tire on my way to work one day. They were obviously having a difficult time trying to change the tire and where they were on the inside of blind turn was hardly the place to be kicking mad at a tire.

I changed the tire for them, and when they thanked me I said no need. I asked them to have their boyfriends, brothers, fathers, husbands pull over an help my wife and two daughters when they get a flat.

The one girl smirked “how will we know them”?

I said you won’t, just help everyone and that makes us even.

]]> By: Margaret http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/09/27/the-one-hour-project-give-someone-a-helping-hand/comment-page-1/#comment-79142 Margaret Fri, 28 Sep 2007 18:20:31 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/09/27/the-one-hour-project-give-someone-a-helping-hand/#comment-79142 I was sitting in a mall once and saw a little kid (around 2 years old) wander across the hall and into a store. A minute or two later, a frantic looking woman ran into the hall looking around. I asked if she had lost a little boy, she said yes, and I told her where he had gone. No big deal. Now, I have little kids, and good grief, do they wander and run away! I know how that mom felt -- they can be gone in a second. I am so grateful to people who just notice that a little child has wandered off and let me know when I am obviously racing around trying to find him. I especially love the Babas (grandmas) who sit on the bench near the entrance of our grocery store and let me know where they have gone if one of my little ones has escaped while I was paying. One problem I have had a few times are the people who OPEN A DOOR for an unattended toddler. I'm not sure if they think they are being helpful or what. Just last month, I was talking to the service guy at the car dealership, and I just happened to notice out the side of my eye that someone had walked in, seen my two year old standing by the door, and opened it wide for him to run INTO THE PARKING LOT BESIDE THE GARAGE. Thankfully, I caught him just out the door. I do not expect strangers to go out of their way to help me, but I do expect that they will at least not go out of their way to put a child in harm's way. I was sitting in a mall once and saw a little kid (around 2 years old) wander across the hall and into a store. A minute or two later, a frantic looking woman ran into the hall looking around. I asked if she had lost a little boy, she said yes, and I told her where he had gone. No big deal.

Now, I have little kids, and good grief, do they wander and run away! I know how that mom felt — they can be gone in a second. I am so grateful to people who just notice that a little child has wandered off and let me know when I am obviously racing around trying to find him. I especially love the Babas (grandmas) who sit on the bench near the entrance of our grocery store and let me know where they have gone if one of my little ones has escaped while I was paying.

One problem I have had a few times are the people who OPEN A DOOR for an unattended toddler. I’m not sure if they think they are being helpful or what. Just last month, I was talking to the service guy at the car dealership, and I just happened to notice out the side of my eye that someone had walked in, seen my two year old standing by the door, and opened it wide for him to run INTO THE PARKING LOT BESIDE THE GARAGE. Thankfully, I caught him just out the door. I do not expect strangers to go out of their way to help me, but I do expect that they will at least not go out of their way to put a child in harm’s way.

]]> By: Bloggrrl http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/09/27/the-one-hour-project-give-someone-a-helping-hand/comment-page-1/#comment-79106 Bloggrrl Fri, 28 Sep 2007 16:44:46 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/09/27/the-one-hour-project-give-someone-a-helping-hand/#comment-79106 It was such a delight to come over here and see this post. I absolutely agree. I try to live my life in this manner, and the rewards are greater than any sum of money could ever be. It was such a delight to come over here and see this post. I absolutely agree. I try to live my life in this manner, and the rewards are greater than any sum of money could ever be.

]]> By: tanya http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/09/27/the-one-hour-project-give-someone-a-helping-hand/comment-page-1/#comment-79062 tanya Fri, 28 Sep 2007 14:52:34 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/09/27/the-one-hour-project-give-someone-a-helping-hand/#comment-79062 i'm don't consider myself an overly friendly or helpful person but on several occasions i have suprised myself by helping people that need only a moment of my time. specifically the elderly. on a few occasions i have helped an older women cross a very busy street in downtown chicago and have helped another do something as simple as step up a curb. although this aren't large tasks it does make me feel good that i'm helping out someone's grandparent and hope that others would do the same for mine. i’m don’t consider myself an overly friendly or helpful person but on several occasions i have suprised myself by helping people that need only a moment of my time. specifically the elderly. on a few occasions i have helped an older women cross a very busy street in downtown chicago and have helped another do something as simple as step up a curb. although this aren’t large tasks it does make me feel good that i’m helping out someone’s grandparent and hope that others would do the same for mine.

]]> By: Kathy http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/09/27/the-one-hour-project-give-someone-a-helping-hand/comment-page-1/#comment-79002 Kathy Fri, 28 Sep 2007 12:33:06 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/09/27/the-one-hour-project-give-someone-a-helping-hand/#comment-79002 I love this article! Sometimes "little" things are more important than you would ever dream. Sometimes they make all the difference in someone else's life. You may never know in this lifetime. "Cast your bread upon the waters..." I love this article!
Sometimes “little” things are more important than you would ever dream. Sometimes they make all the difference in someone else’s life. You may never know in this lifetime.
“Cast your bread upon the waters…”

]]> By: Lisa http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/09/27/the-one-hour-project-give-someone-a-helping-hand/comment-page-1/#comment-78843 Lisa Fri, 28 Sep 2007 04:18:16 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/09/27/the-one-hour-project-give-someone-a-helping-hand/#comment-78843 Trent, I am not rich, but lending a needed hand to someone makes me feel rich. Great advice. Trent, I am not rich, but lending a needed hand to someone makes me feel rich.

Great advice.

]]> By: Mariette http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/09/27/the-one-hour-project-give-someone-a-helping-hand/comment-page-1/#comment-78816 Mariette Fri, 28 Sep 2007 03:19:42 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/09/27/the-one-hour-project-give-someone-a-helping-hand/#comment-78816 Cultivating compassion is always a good thing. Obviously it benefits the person or people you are helping, but you get even more benefit from the good feeling and openheartedness that it brings. Cultivating compassion is always a good thing. Obviously it benefits the person or people you are helping, but you get even more benefit from the good feeling and openheartedness that it brings.

]]> By: Susy http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/09/27/the-one-hour-project-give-someone-a-helping-hand/comment-page-1/#comment-78807 Susy Fri, 28 Sep 2007 03:00:36 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/09/27/the-one-hour-project-give-someone-a-helping-hand/#comment-78807 I agree! We always try to help people out (usually anonymously if we can), if hear of someone that lost their job, we send a little cash or a grocery store gift card. I always try to think about what I would appreciate if I were in the same situation and try to respond in that way. My parents are a great example for this. They are missionaries in South America and see things every day that we can't even imagine and through their generosity and kindness have been able to change so many lives and in turn they have been blessed with friendships beyond compare! I agree! We always try to help people out (usually anonymously if we can), if hear of someone that lost their job, we send a little cash or a grocery store gift card. I always try to think about what I would appreciate if I were in the same situation and try to respond in that way.

My parents are a great example for this. They are missionaries in South America and see things every day that we can’t even imagine and through their generosity and kindness have been able to change so many lives and in turn they have been blessed with friendships beyond compare!

]]> By: !wanda http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/09/27/the-one-hour-project-give-someone-a-helping-hand/comment-page-1/#comment-78688 !wanda Thu, 27 Sep 2007 22:32:55 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/09/27/the-one-hour-project-give-someone-a-helping-hand/#comment-78688 When I was little, I was trained not to talk to strangers. Even if someone like Trent had found me in the department store, I wouldn't have spoken to him and would have tried to walk away. The whole situation would have been extremely distressing. So, don't be offended if a child reacts poorly if you're trying to help him or her. When I was little, I was trained not to talk to strangers. Even if someone like Trent had found me in the department store, I wouldn’t have spoken to him and would have tried to walk away. The whole situation would have been extremely distressing. So, don’t be offended if a child reacts poorly if you’re trying to help him or her.

]]> By: Shannon http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/09/27/the-one-hour-project-give-someone-a-helping-hand/comment-page-1/#comment-78684 Shannon Thu, 27 Sep 2007 22:07:22 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/09/27/the-one-hour-project-give-someone-a-helping-hand/#comment-78684 Bless you for that and this post. I have a comment to the first commenter - ZenniHill. For those readers that are male, please don't take offense if offers of help such as ZenniHill described are refused. Women need to keep themselves safe, and it's wise to be distrustful sometimes. It is a shame that being gentlemanly in our society often suffers because of what some bad apples have done to take advantage...But please still offer to help, please still give. If the offer is turned down with suspicion, be understanding and humbly go on your way (or notify a store employee to help). Bless you for that and this post. I have a comment to the first commenter – ZenniHill. For those readers that are male, please don’t take offense if offers of help such as ZenniHill described are refused. Women need to keep themselves safe, and it’s wise to be distrustful sometimes. It is a shame that being gentlemanly in our society often suffers because of what some bad apples have done to take advantage…But please still offer to help, please still give. If the offer is turned down with suspicion, be understanding and humbly go on your way (or notify a store employee to help).

]]> By: Looby http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/09/27/the-one-hour-project-give-someone-a-helping-hand/comment-page-1/#comment-78682 Looby Thu, 27 Sep 2007 22:01:51 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/09/27/the-one-hour-project-give-someone-a-helping-hand/#comment-78682 This is so true. My parents have been great examples to me in showing me how good it is to help others. They both have medical backgrounds and so can help in more situations than others but even help in non-medical situations. This sometimes does lead to payment of some kind, but more often it's just the great feeling when someone is genuinely surprised and thankful for a small thing. I always try and help someone if I see an opportunity, there but for the grace of God as they say. This is so true. My parents have been great examples to me in showing me how good it is to help others. They both have medical backgrounds and so can help in more situations than others but even help in non-medical situations. This sometimes does lead to payment of some kind, but more often it’s just the great feeling when someone is genuinely surprised and thankful for a small thing. I always try and help someone if I see an opportunity, there but for the grace of God as they say.

]]> By: ZenniHill http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/09/27/the-one-hour-project-give-someone-a-helping-hand/comment-page-1/#comment-78678 ZenniHill Thu, 27 Sep 2007 21:49:48 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/09/27/the-one-hour-project-give-someone-a-helping-hand/#comment-78678 While I still feel new to working my way out of debt and learning how to invest (my plan is to get out of debt then move the same monthly money to investing) I AM good at lending a helping hand. I do this as often as I see a need. One occasion is fresh on my mind, and yet it happened about 4 years ago. I went to a grocery store & while approaching the front door, I saw a woman outside (with purchased groceries in her shopping cart) looking around. I proceeded into the store and completed my shopping. When I went outside I saw that she was still there just looking around. I asked her if she was okay, and was there something I can do. She said she was waiting for cab. I knew how long I had been in the store (quite awhile) and asked her if she would like me to drive her home. I was really concerned with a “bad person” approaching her and I knew I was safe for her. She appreciated that I wanted to drive her home. After I got her into my car, I did wonder if she knew where she lived and thank goodness she did! As luck would have it, she didn’t live very far away. I know you can’t trust everybody (meaning this instance could have been for me, too) but sometimes you just have to put yourself out there. While I still feel new to working my way out of debt and learning how to invest (my plan is to get out of debt then move the same monthly money to investing) I AM good at lending a helping hand. I do this as often as I see a need.

One occasion is fresh on my mind, and yet it happened about 4 years ago. I went to a grocery store & while approaching the front door, I saw a woman outside (with purchased groceries in her shopping cart) looking around. I proceeded into the store and completed my shopping. When I went outside I saw that she was still there just looking around. I asked her if she was okay, and was there something I can do. She said she was waiting for cab. I knew how long I had been in the store (quite awhile) and asked her if she would like me to drive her home. I was really concerned with a “bad person” approaching her and I knew I was safe for her. She appreciated that I wanted to drive her home. After I got her into my car, I did wonder if she knew where she lived and thank goodness she did! As luck would have it, she didn’t live very far away.

I know you can’t trust everybody (meaning this instance could have been for me, too) but sometimes you just have to put yourself out there.

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