I feel much more worthy and deserving than I used to. I didn't know this about myself but I just found out the other day. My car window wouldn't go up and I didn't want to leave it like that. My husband wasn't reachable. So I asked some men for help. I have never done anything like that before because you just don't expect total strangers to help you out.
But I didn't think too much about it. I just asked them to help, tried to keep the girls happy, and let them try to get my window closed so the rain wouldn't soak in and so I could get home. And so I could go get us something to drink and not worry about all the stuff in the car getting stolen.
They worked at it quite a while and I let them do whatever they wanted. I didn't offer to pay. I made it clear that I had been putting off a tune-up so they'd understand I wasn't in a position to offer anything. They remained determined to help out as much as they could. Then it hit me. I have been doing so much volunteer work, I felt deserving of this. I left it up to them when they would quit. They wound up taping cardboard on the window which looked pretty awful but at least it met my needs of keeping my belongings a bit safer and the rain out.
Today at the babywearing meeting, there was a mom with a six week old baby. She was overwhelmed in all the choices of baby carriers and I was able to give her an overview and let her try the ones that most appealed. I showed no bias towards products I sell. I believe people should choose for themselves and I have no problem letting them try products that I don't sell and just letting them know where to get the product. I would never do a hard sell because there is no sense forcing someone into a baby carrier that won't work for them. She took a few side glances at the Ergo but she wasn't feeling it! Clearly not a buckle girl! That's cool! And I was able to help another mom who loves her Ergo to do a few new tricks with it including side sitting and even facing out. I call it cheating with the Ergo! Off she went with her 11 month old chewing her toes and happy as can be!
