RANDOM ACTS OF KINDNESS

As I move through this day I want to pass on the little things that mean so much to me, warm my heart, and often make my day.  A smile at a person on the street, holding a door for a stranger, letting someone else pull out before me in a parking lot or go ahead of me at the store check-out, an unexpected email note that is supportive, an invitation to get coffee or lunch, giving someone that extra change they need at the cash register, an offer to help carry something; these kind, little gestures warm my heart and remind me that I am seen and valued.    Frequently, I become busy and overwhelmed with daily stress and can develop an egotistical, self-centered view of life that is filled with a me first, my needs are more important than yours kind of attitude.  I hardly notice what's going on around me.

Today I choose to broaden my vision so that it isn’t just about me and it also isn’t just about you, but rather a mutual sharing of respect, appreciation, and consideration for myself and others.  I will play it forward and make someone's day. Amazing how contagious kindness is and how much I receive when I give.