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All the time. I believe I heard about it from a Buddhist concept (if someone knows the term, please drop it in a reply).

You can also extend it to think about your own actions, and how they might interfere with someone else. For example, way back when I lived with my parents, I used to just put the dishes in the sink and leave them there - not considering that my mother was going to have to scrub it clean, putting it away.

It's possible she drops it and cuts her hand, which could have been prevented had I just cleaned the dish myself.

Same in public restrooms. I do my best not to leave towels on the floor or make a mess. _Someone_ has to clean that.

There are just so many examples to list, I think you get the idea.



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