tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post841396917958965999..comments2024-03-18T09:40:52.281-06:00Comments on Author Elana Johnson: Pay It ForwardElana Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05877856005992028912noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-42409894394028339982009-11-20T07:29:03.839-07:002009-11-20T07:29:03.839-07:00Absolutely!Absolutely!Stinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11415189347501942340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-4053633915762020072009-11-19T21:02:43.974-07:002009-11-19T21:02:43.974-07:00I loved the Pay it Forward concept. I have since I...I loved the Pay it Forward concept. I have since I saw the movie. I always vow to do this more, and I'm working on it. It's like putting goodness out into the universe.PJ Hooverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02602205868934777662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-53257302190225298952009-11-19T19:26:04.500-07:002009-11-19T19:26:04.500-07:00I believe in paying it forward. Plus, putting it o...I believe in paying it forward. Plus, putting it out there and helping others can teach you a lot about yourself, and your own abilities (strengths and weaknesses).Jeanhttp://www.jeanoram.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-45608756688394474032009-11-19T18:50:59.677-07:002009-11-19T18:50:59.677-07:00Of course. A little good karma helps all, just li...Of course. A little good karma helps all, just like a number have commented above. I've always preferred collaboration and sharing over "me-me-me".Aaron Polsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15173267932358617304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-18245995297105783592009-11-19T18:23:40.343-07:002009-11-19T18:23:40.343-07:00Yes! I was nervous when I first joined an online w...Yes! I was nervous when I first joined an online writing group. I thought I was too "new" to offer advice. I soon realized it only works when we all contribute, all offer opinions. <br /><br />I also follow this philosophy in the classroom :)Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-63057975193784209882009-11-19T18:17:57.295-07:002009-11-19T18:17:57.295-07:00Great post! Paying it forward and helping others i...Great post! Paying it forward and helping others is so very important!S.H.https://www.blogger.com/profile/18285987152225186177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-25448954843325510982009-11-19T17:33:13.287-07:002009-11-19T17:33:13.287-07:00Absolutely! I remember the specific conversation w...Absolutely! I remember the specific conversation where I suddenly realized I was teaching someone else all the writing stuff I'd spent the previous two years learning. It was like an epiphany!<br /><br />Of course I gave all sorts of disclaimers to the writer because I was nervous that she would swallow everything I said without questioning any of it, but I've since come to terms that I -- gasp! -- have actually absorbed some of this stuff.Melanie Hooyengahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08781235493983907234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-37903872102593196342009-11-19T17:15:48.588-07:002009-11-19T17:15:48.588-07:00100% believe in paying it forward!!! great job on...100% believe in paying it forward!!! great job on this.Christine Fonsecahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16986034666903054819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-57895990522173231412009-11-19T16:37:55.171-07:002009-11-19T16:37:55.171-07:00My life Mantra is basically, 'Do well.' So...My life Mantra is basically, 'Do well.' So if I can help someone, I do. I have learned so much from so many, so if I can do some small thing to pay it forward, I will.Angela Ackermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01808259088625142389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-83502507911718365292009-11-19T15:38:28.758-07:002009-11-19T15:38:28.758-07:00Most definitely!
And thank you for paying it forw...Most definitely!<br /><br />And thank you for paying it forward.Kathryn Hupp-Harrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03776391661543060879noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-78399340180479690602009-11-19T14:38:53.524-07:002009-11-19T14:38:53.524-07:00We are huge proponents of paying it forward! In fa...We are huge proponents of paying it forward! In fact, we have an ElanaJ themed post going up on Saturday. We just love you that much.lisa and laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18144863275895761642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-76011779209851056522009-11-19T14:12:41.518-07:002009-11-19T14:12:41.518-07:00Yes, yes, yes! I have already learned so much fro...Yes, yes, yes! I have already learned so much from people who have taken the time to read me, and I can't think of anything better than doing that for someone else!Lizahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16170701034715108039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-3294213325039682302009-11-19T13:58:08.709-07:002009-11-19T13:58:08.709-07:00Absolutely. I believe that you give what you get, ...Absolutely. I believe that you give what you get, so paying it forward is essential.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01677563505368503476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-44728284467438838752009-11-19T12:21:13.523-07:002009-11-19T12:21:13.523-07:00Definitely. I think it's one of the most essen...Definitely. I think it's one of the most essential things. When another writer did something huge for me, I asked him what I could ever do to repay him and he said that exact thing: "Pay it forward. When you have the chance, and someday you will, do the same for another writer with promise." <br /><br />And I will.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-52189937463841068192009-11-19T11:49:37.630-07:002009-11-19T11:49:37.630-07:00It's how I live my life - so a big yes from me...It's how I live my life - so a big yes from me :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05255908019822363456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-59294732547957036222009-11-19T11:40:22.236-07:002009-11-19T11:40:22.236-07:00I find it's one thing for me to say it, anothe...I find it's one thing for me to say it, another to do it. I say yes! Add it in. =)Carolyn V.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15456210036213016603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-70707879216444740372009-11-19T11:26:58.656-07:002009-11-19T11:26:58.656-07:00Most definitely. It's what makes the world a ...Most definitely. It's what makes the world a better place (cheesy and cliche, but true). <br /><br />The learners slowly become the mentors, and in that process, still learn, teach, grow. Eternally.*https://www.blogger.com/profile/06484208765656281917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-82070750820417319102009-11-19T10:44:24.670-07:002009-11-19T10:44:24.670-07:00Absolutely 100% YES!Absolutely 100% YES!ali crosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13023009704454279645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-53618026037018736552009-11-19T10:38:39.990-07:002009-11-19T10:38:39.990-07:00I absolutely believe it paying it forward. What go...I absolutely believe it paying it forward. What goes around comes around and the more love and joy you put out there, the more of it you get back.Sherrie Petersenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11670339498152684137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-10988491077520968632009-11-19T10:11:23.977-07:002009-11-19T10:11:23.977-07:00I'm really enjoying these mantras. I need to w...I'm really enjoying these mantras. I need to write them down in big, bold marker and post them above my computer!<br /><br />I totally agree with paying it forward. If we don't pass on what we've learned, how else will those who come behind us learn without the hard knocks?<br /><br />By the way, I left an award for you over at my place. Much deserved, oh agented one :)<br /><br />~JenJenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06683486631901017529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-30755796078251280592009-11-19T09:11:04.426-07:002009-11-19T09:11:04.426-07:00Great mantras and posts these past couple days, El...Great mantras and posts these past couple days, Elana, and this one most especially. I always believe that life is just better if we help each other out and do nice things for other people, just for the sake of being nice, because the positive energy it creates is so much more fulfilling than the negativity of "me for myself only".Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-65482590140964447792009-11-19T09:10:02.352-07:002009-11-19T09:10:02.352-07:00Totally. That's a great way to be in this worl...Totally. That's a great way to be in this world!Paul Grecihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11340974339238587138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-73702520446541812112009-11-19T09:07:41.381-07:002009-11-19T09:07:41.381-07:00I love the concept of paying it forward and try to...I love the concept of paying it forward and try to do it as often as possible. I love repaying friends, but there's a small bit of joy in helping out someone who is just clueless about whatever and can benefit from what I know, can do, etc.<br /><br />This is an important concept that I not only use in my writing, but try to teach the kiddo as well. It's one of my MOST favorite things to do. <br /><br />Yaay for Paying it Forward!~Jamiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08872228115110257474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-49806007811038719192009-11-19T08:43:18.070-07:002009-11-19T08:43:18.070-07:00I think it's a stellar idea. It's easy to ...I think it's a stellar idea. It's easy to get too wrapped up in what we do and to forget about our friends out there.<br /><br />One of my favorite parts of your mantra yet!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05283503033516504436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-51874011318629827422009-11-19T08:41:44.902-07:002009-11-19T08:41:44.902-07:00It's always good karma to help out others! Pay...It's always good karma to help out others! Paying it forward is a great addition to that mantra.Katie Salidashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15159923761047042193noreply@blogger.com