Endless Thread Rewind: Today You, Tomorrow Me: Why A Decade-Old Reddit Comment Still Resonates Today
Jan 2, 2026
Justin, known as Reddit user Roner, shares a life-changing experience from a decade ago when he was stranded with a flat tire. A kind migrant family stopped to help, improvising a jack and sharing a tamale without asking for anything in return. This encounter inspired him to spread kindness and assist others. The conversation explores how small acts of kindness can ripple through communities, inviting listeners to embrace the philosophy of 'Today you, tomorrow me' in their own lives.
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Stranded On The Road Changed A Life
- Justin describes being stranded with a blown tire and being ignored for hours by other drivers and roadside help.
- A Mexican immigrant family stopped, improvised a solution, refused payment, gave him a tamale, and inspired his motto "Today you, tomorrow me."
Helping Feels Aspirational For Many
- The story became a catalyst for listeners to reconsider how and when they can help others, even if it feels aspirational.
- Justin notes people want to help but often lack clear opportunities or perceive helping as a privilege tied to time and resources.
Start Small: Practical Ways To Help
- Do look for simple, local ways to help like volunteering, donating, picking up litter, or checking on neighbors.
- Try to create or accept small opportunities to help so generosity becomes a habit rather than an exception.