Random Acts Of Kindness

by Karen Laws

November 8-14, 2010 is World Kindness Week and a great opportunity for everyone around the globe to take some time out of their busy schedules to show a little kindness to people in their communities, and lives.

Often we get so caught up with everyday responsibilities that we forget to stop and share a kind word, or gesture to those around us. An unexpected act of kindness can change someone's day, or even life in a positive way without us even knowing how a little kindness has affected someone.

It isn't very difficult to perform a random act of kindness, and usually it doesn't have to cost you a penny. Acts of kindness can be performed in classrooms, place of employment, at the shopping mall, on the subway system, volunteering at a local community center, and just about anywhere you're exposed to people.

Scientific studies have shown that acts of kindness are beneficial to your health and well being because it gives you a positive feeling after you've performed the deed.

Everyone likes to be recognized in some way, and even a smile can make a big difference in someone's day. The grumpy grocery store cashier at the check out may actually be in need of a kind word because on the way to work she heard some terrible news about someone she cares about. She may even have a sick child at home that she's terribly worried about. Your kind words can help her get through the rest of her shift, and change her outlook.

"Never get tired of doing little things for others. Sometimes, those little things occupy the biggest part of their hearts."

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Cyn S.

Our Food As Medicine, Health and Wellness Blogger
I like this and there is a company out there that you can actually act on those promptings to send an actually greeting card to someone who may be the person in need of uplifting. Have you ever heard of Send Out Cards? I wouldn't just post an ad on your blog but you touched on a subject that is dear to my heart. Actually, I am a distributor, but mainly I just love the product. Never have really tried to build the business.
Oct 16th 2010 13:43

Karen Laws

Hi nifty, I haven't heard of Send Out Cards but you can message me with more info because it sounds like an uplifting business opportunity that I would be interested in taking a look at. Thank you for stopping by, and have a great weekend.
Oct 16th 2010 15:39

Cheryl Baumgartner

Independent Associate with LegalShield
It's a shame that for many they will be kind during this period and go right back to being Oscar the Grouch/The Grinch on November 15th. It's something I try to do every day.
Oct 16th 2010 16:29

Karen Laws

@pplcheryl63 - I agree but we can give gentle reminders by being kind to the grouches and grinches, they need it the most. (:
Oct 16th 2010 16:39

Gilberto Cintron

Viral, Local, Social & Mobile Marketing Expert
Very nice post. Thanks for the information, I look forward to participating in World Kindness Day. Maybe one day it will not be just one day, maybe one day people will be kind henceforth. In the meanwhile, I recently started a blog called good-deeds.info, I'd like people to post any good deeds that they know others have done. Sort of like an homage to the unsung hero, those that do good yet never get recognized. Yes, there is a difference between doing good and wanting to remain anonymous, for example a person gives blood and saves a persons life, or a millionaire donates money to a family after say a Katrina. I'm talking about the school teacher that works way beyond what is required of her just to ensure that a failing student passes the grade/test. The little kid on your street that saves a birds life after a thunderstorm. Those types of acts of good deeds.
Oct 16th 2010 16:56

Cheryl Baumgartner

Independent Associate with LegalShield
That is an awesome thing Gilberto how about starting a blog post publicly here On APSense so everyone can have the info?
Oct 16th 2010 18:22

Warren Contreras

Easy Does It
Excellent thought, only I think we should practice this all year long and not need a special week at all.
Oct 16th 2010 19:53

Gilberto Cintron

Viral, Local, Social & Mobile Marketing Expert
Ok, Cheryl will do. Thanks.
Oct 16th 2010 22:36

Sam Djimun

XO Blogging
How to socialize this good event to all over the world, especially to my Indonesian community. Since we never know there is an event like this. Is it global event? Does UN sponsored this event? please tell I know nothing about this.
Thanks
Oct 17th 2010 00:13

Karen Laws

@Gilberto - what a fantastic idea! and I agree with pplcheryl63 you could really get more people to know about your blog by starting one here on APSense. I would definitely support you on that.

@OldBuddy - It would be an amazing accomplishment if we could live our lives like this everyday instead of just one day... however it's a step in the right direction so hopefully it will become a part of the way of life for future generations.

@Sam - Yes it is a global event which came about at a conference in Tokyo in 1997 and has been growing to include many countries around the world. You can get more info, and probably get your community/country involved by visiting the official World Kindness website www. worldkindness . org
Oct 17th 2010 15:21

Karen Laws

P.S. @Gilberto - I checked out the video on your blog and it's very inspiring. I'm starting to feel like that's something I would also be interested in doing... do you know how to contact the lady in the video?
Oct 17th 2010 15:35

Gilberto Cintron

Viral, Local, Social & Mobile Marketing Expert
@Genesis, thanks for words of encouragement. Following up on @pplcheryl63's comments I did start a blog here. Hopefully it will get some traction. So for most of the people that have visited here are the one's in it for the credits. But that is ok. I quess it's the thought that counts, lol.

BTW, thanks for posting the url to WorldKindess. Before I forget, there is another, fairly new site created by the actor Edward Norton and some friends called Crowdrise (just add the .com to the end) it is an amazing social networking site of a very different type. It is all about helping others. One can start a fundrasier for their church or community group, support an excisting fundraiser, join a a group, start a group, and/or volunteer. There are thousands on it already. It is awesome to see famous people, celebrities, actors, etc. as well us regular Joe's & Jane's helping out those that need it. If you check it out, please drop my blog and comment on it. Thank you all and have a blessed day.
Oct 17th 2010 15:40