A simple
smile.
A simple
gesture.
A simple word or two.
It doesn't take much to be kind!
Its World Kindness Day and I'm participating with Dean of Mrs. AOK in her kindness challenge better known as #RandomAOK, which you can learn more about here. Isn't the name a perfect fit? J
Kindness can start anywhere. Start by
sending someone some happy mail. Who wouldn’t love receiving a little
note or gift in the mail? I know I'm totally excited to see something
else in my mailbox other than bills.
Kindness
sometimes is taken for granted. I know that may sound weird, but I work in a
middle school and I see how students can take the kindness of others as a
weakness. I hate to bring the tone down a bit, but it needs to be noted.
I am a true supporter of the underdog and believe in bringing out their
best by helping them gain the self-confidence they may be lacking. Nothing
special, but I tend to pay a little bit more attention to the ones that have
less to say or nothing at all. Ellen says it best at the end of every show, "Be kind to one
another." Good words
to live by.
Kindness is something that comes naturally for me. I don't necessarily
think about it; I just Do IT!
I don't look at my actions as acts of kindness, I just see them as
opportunities to help others. For instance, coupons I receive in the
mail from some of my favorite stores. If I can't use them, I'll offer
them to a friend. If I go in the store to find something, but don't see a
need...I hand them off to someone waiting in the check-out line. Try it
sometimes. No one has ever refused. Waste not want not.
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* Slip coins
in parking meters. Keep those meter maids at bay.
* Tape some
coins on vending machines.
* Say hello
to someone as you pass them. This doesn't cost a thing. J
* Send
someone a handwritten note.
* Pay your
neighbor a visit or invite them over for dinner.
* Pay It
Forward! This has been done for me a few times and it meant a lot to go through a drive-thru to find that my order had been paid for.
* Buy some
balloons and randomly hand them out.
* Call
someone you haven't talked with lately.
* Leave a
note and a bottle of water in your mailbox for your mail person.
* Leave
positive notes on the lockers of others. (School Counselor here)
* Remember
the elderly. A simple call may do.
* Offer your
umbrella to someone in need. Yes, I've lost a couple this way.
But it was worth it.
* Be patient
with everything you do. This can make the difference in your day and the
day of others.
* Last but
not least...SMILE! You may be surprised with what you receive in return!
:)
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#SpreadKindness #SpreadHappiness #BeKindToOneAnother #KindnessMatters
What are some ways you spread kindness?
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