PayItForward
Writing Project:
Topic---> Statement ---> Evidence (in & out) ---> Outline ---> Draft ---> Revisions --- Final
2017 Dates
1. Watch movie, gather evidence, choose topic (by 2/17)
2. Create your statement (by 3/3)
3. Create your evidence chart (by 3/7)
4. Draft and edits (by 3/17)
5. Final copy (by 3/21)
Action Project
To Whom Much is Given, Much is Expected
Write the story of a time when something good was unexpectedly done for you.
Write a piece about the your thoughts, experiences, and commitment to making the world (big or small) a better place. This can take myriad forms, one of which (but not the only), of course is to participate in a progressive philanthropy scenario (a.k.a. "Pay It Forward"ish actions).
Phrases that Come to Mind:
The burden and joy of inherent obligation
The power of non-accountability
Actions for the greater good
Character is what you do when no one is looking
The selfishness of volunteerism and philanthropy
Collective social responsibility
Kindness can be contagious
Guidelines:
It should not be a self-glorifying act... anonymous is better
Thankless isn't a bad thing; the recipient shouldn't necessarily be able to thank you.
No paybacks :)
Something hard (for you) impactful and valuable (for them).
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Ideas:
Stand up for someone without them knowing it.
Listen to a need that someone is expressing, and meet that need.
Involve some little kids on the playground in a game for a few days.
Do a kind thing for someone who scares you, or you scare (physically, socially, etc)
React positively in a situation (or to a person) in which the expected reaction is negative.