Thanks everyone for entering.
Hmmm, need to think up something for a Xmas or New Year's give away.
Why do I like to give things away? Well, Random Act of Kindness make me feel good.
Have you ever paid for someone's groceries when you see them struggling to decide on what to take out of their basket and they look like they could use help? Do you give someone else your place in line? Do you tell a parent how well their child is behaving? Do you leave change on a park bench when you see a homeless person checking trash cans nearby with a note that says "Thought you might like this"? Do you see a Mom behind you in the fast food car line,obviously frazzled with the Xmas shopping and trying to get her kids calmed down, clearly there because she's just no time to cook - so, you pay her order before you move on to the pick-up window? Yes, those are Random Acts of Kindness. Some cost nothing or next to nothing but they are all RAK's. A nice thing is when you can move on and still see the smiles.
Of course, that is not necessary to feel good about your gift. Not everyone needs your help but small kindnesses do make feel people feel like someone cares.
What kind of world is this if we are not kind one another? I think often about the comment of 2 billion years of evolution have resulted in this... We like to think of ourselves as so wonderful but loneliness, want, war are just three things that make me question just how wonderful we are, compared to what we could be.
So, a little RAK is all I ask of you. A kind word, a door held open, let someone ahead in line. If you are fortunate enough to have much to be thankful for - then a little financial gift or donation. It's not world peace; but, it is something and we can hope at least a recipient or two might pass it on.
Have a Happy Thanksgiving. Enjoy and be grateful for your blessings; and, be one, too!
2 comments:
Thank you so much Karen! You made my day. You're always so sweet and generous. Like you, I try to do some random acts of kindness whenever possible.
Congrats Tona! And such a beautiful post.Sometimes it is hard when you know you can't do a lot to help others-but every little bit really does help.you are an angel!
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