Thank You

[strange269]

I've been taking care of my handicapped parents since I was 16 (which is going on 24 yrs now) and I have never expected any type of reward. It's the right thing to do so I grin and bare it. It becomes very thankless over the years because it is just expected of me and I guess the only reward I could recieve would be the knowledge that I've made my parents lives a little easier.

[AnonChin3]

hang in there ~ that's really inspiring~~

[AnimeRocksBob]

oh i once helped an old lady and she gave me 40 bucks in return

[martingulbrandsen]

Happy belated birthday! Hope you had a great day:)

[janciepants]

One of the most unexpected thank you gifts I have received was from the chairman of my company in France. I had planned a special event in Chicago for the VIPs (Supervisory Board) of the company and he was very impressed with how everything was handled. I received a Hermès scarf called "La Danse du Cosmos" it's beautiful, and now one of the most valuable accessories I own. :)

[sojimmie11]

I try to do the right thing even if I know (or expect) that I am not going to receive gratitude in return. I'd be lying if I said I always did though...but that's just one more thing I can keep trying to improve. There have also been quite a few times I have been rewarded without expecting anything-but I always tend to feel a little guilty when that happens.

[TheTeamPink]

I never expect gratitude in return for deeds that one would consider good!! Today while I was standing in the grocery store line there was an elderly gentleman in front of me. He didn't have enough money for his stuff so he put the halloween cookies back. I hurried and had the ringer swipe them and put then in his cart and bought them for him. Just the smile it brought to his face was enough for me!! ♥

[PeaceProfit]

One who acts for the greater good, has received every reward they desire, for the well-being of all is their gift.

C.H.A.O.S.

[MakeoverSessions]

Ahh gratitude, sweet gratitude, the wellspring from which all blessings flow. You are so gracious, Tony. I'm warmed that you had the kind of birthday you so deserve. XOXO

[DoRayMeFa]

I think people who give without expectation of return, project an attitude of "abundance" and are actually more likely to receive genuine gratitude in return.

But: if something is done with an obvious expectation of "repayment", then the other person may feel suspicious or may give only "formal" (or begrudging or suspicious) gratitude.

Paradox!

The trick is to realize you can BE that person-of-abundance: try to realize you do have a lot to offer and aren't diminished if you give.

[MaryJaneSlingBacks]

Sometimes I feel unappreciated, Then out of the blue one of my kids will do something so unexpected and I am renewed.

[roadamerica2008]

I feel the way i should be is no thanks is necessary, But wanting to no i,ve done good raises its head. I need to at least tone it down. I need lots of tweaking.

[princeword]

It goes back to the Friends-topic where Phoebe is trying to figure out a selfless thing to do.

I say you should pay pack, or forward especially in new ways, just to let that other person know that even if it doesn't seem like it, things happen which are not apparent but has an impact.

I always assume that only those who comment, actually watch my videos, but then I find out that they had seen it. It's not about number of comments, but knowing that those you care about sees what you do.

cheers

[MrHollick]

Glad you had a great birthday you deserve it the way you make everyone else feel awesome!!!

[Brento44]

People love Tony.. Just a fact!