Random Acts Of Kindness
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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Comments (17)
Karen L.10
Personal Development
Thank you tweetmaster and QueenMaa. Let's pass it along together! ;0)
Maketta A.7
Internet Marketer
I enjoyed reading that very nice quote.
James Bonham9
tweetsmaster
I agree kindness is the way to go and it`s "Contagious"
Karen L.10
Personal Development
@webmiep - I completely agree with you on the "kindness century" theory... it would be a wonderful thing indeed! ;0)
Paula van Dun16
Retired
I did not know of this week. Let's change this be kindness century. The world would be so much better
Gilberto Cintron7
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
Karen L.10
Personal Development
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?
Karen L.10
Personal Development
@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 co
Sam Djimun10
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
Gilberto Cintron7
Viral, Local, Social & Mobile Marketing Expert
Ok, Cheryl will do. Thanks.
Warren Contreras14
Old Retired Guy
Excellent thought, only I think we should practice this all year long and not need a special week at all.
Cheryl Baumgartner12
Medical Billing/Coding/Insurance
That is an awesome thing Gilberto how about starting a blog post publicly here On APSense so everyone can have the info?
Gilberto Cintron7
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 e
Karen L.10
Personal Development
@pplcheryl63 - I agree but we can give gentle reminders by being kind to the grouches and grinches, they need it the most. (:
Cheryl Baumgartner12
Medical Billing/Coding/Insurance
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.
Karen L.10
Personal Development
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.
Cyn S.7
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.