Comment by danesparza

>> While I always express gratitude and try to pay it forward, I often feel there's still an imbalance. I feel like I owe something more direct to the specific people who shaped my life.

This is the beauty and ache that comes with growing up. This is a good thing. I agree with so many others in this thread that the best thing you can do is help others at this point.

You're going to realize that's the position those people that helped you were in: they made a choice to help you.