Kindness
is free. It is something that we as human beings desire. There is a desire to be connected. Kindness
may come in different forms.
Several
acts of kindness that I can think of are as follows: babysitting a
day for free, paying a bill for someone, or taking someone to the
grocery store.
1.
Smile
A
smile can do wonders for others. You never know what others are
going through. Usually a smile is contagious. If you smile at
someone, they usually will smile back at you. I
have observed that babies and even toddlers will smile at me and even
say hi. They have that friendly nature that you cannot help but to
smile back at them.
2.
Good Deed
When
you rake and mow your lawn, what about doing the same for your
neighbor. An elderly neighbor would just love this. I recall a
young boy that was using the snow blower to clear the sidewalk. The
next thing I knew he had done the same for me and several other
neighbors. I am sure he was just being kind, but his father was very
upset. I could hear him telling him, “I told you to do our house,
not everyone’s house in the neighborhood.” But I thought that
was very generous of this young boy that thought he was doing a good
deed. Indeed he did do good.\
3.
Traveling
I
recall a Field Trip to Chicago as a child in Kindergarten. We all
needed to line up for the bathroom. One little boy could not wait.
He had an accident in his pants. I recall feeling so sorry for him,
but I did not know what I could do or say. He looked so sad. We
were far away from home too. The teachers did not seem too
sympathetic either. That was the bad part about it. He did not have
a change of clothing. Although I did nothing then, as an adult I now
think of things I could have said to console him at the time such as
“everything will be okay” or you will be alright.”
4.
Play Date
I recall while on a playmate
with my grand’s. A little boy was about to hit one of the little
girls playing with my grand’s. She ran behind me for protection.
He then told me, “She called me fat.” I then at that time used
this as a teachable moment. I told the little girl whose mother had
stepped away for a moment, “We do not call people out of their
names.” “Tell him that you are sorry.” I knew her mother, so I
knew her mother would have done the same. Sometimes children as
well as adults may not realize at the time how unkind their words can
be.
5.
Giving
A
sense of performing an act of kindness can result in a sense of
connection and satisfaction. Humans crave connection to others. I believe in giving a little extra for a
tip when I receive good
service. That is something that I will do, especially when I receive
exceptional service. Long
John Silver’s Restaurant has a large bell in it. They ask you to
ring the bell as you leave if you received good service. I like that
concept, because everyone that assists you may not be friendly or
even kind.
6.
Random Acts of Kindness
This
is something that is not new. People have been helping others
without expecting anything in return for ages. Someone
said recently that they were changing the world with one act of
random kindness at a time. I had never thought of it in that way,
but I realize acts of kindness is contagious.
7.
Prepaid Card
What about donating
a prepaid card to a women’s shelter? Women shelters are usually
in need of many things including clothing. Sometimes having the
prepaid card can be very essential for ladies in a woman’s shelter.
Remember people in shelters may come from all walks of life and
although they may not have asked to be in this predicament, they find
that they are.
8. Free Gas
What
about taping free money and a card to the gas tank. The good thing
about this is that no one is expecting this. You never know that
person getting gas may have used their last funds to buy gas to make
it to work.
I
recall a company that I worked for was giving out free gas cards for
just taking a survey. People really liked that. I believe I gave
out more than 50 gas cards to people that were willing to take the
survey. I enjoyed doing this and the weather was great. People
sometimes find it unbelievable when you say FREE.
9.
Care Package
Giving
out small care packages to the needy is another free act. Sometimes
there are those that need toothpaste, toothbrushes, bottled water,
and much more. These are little things that we may take for granted.
I recall watching as some shared they were living in their cars.
They would go to gas or rest stations to wash up. Again water is
something that we might take for granted. When Flint, Michigan's
water was poisoned by lead, that was something that made me aware how
much I had taken water for granted. Now it has almost became a norm
to live on bottled water, because it may take several years to
completely correct this problem. No one still does not know all
the future effects the poisoning will have on the babies and younger
children.
10.
Veterans
Do
you just wait until Veterans Day to honor a vet? I recall my husband
and I going into the store. Before he could grab the door a nice
lady took the door and said, “No you go in first and thanks for
protecting our country.” My husband had on his veteran's cap.
This was how she knew he was a veteran.
I
also recall one day my husband and I was at an event out of town.
This man approached my husband and said, “Welcome home here
is $100.00. Take you and your wife out to dinner.” I thought that
was so sweet and very unexpected.
So
I ask again, will you be kind to someone today in some form or
fashion?
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This is a reminder that we all need in our busy worlds. It is so important and can make such a big difference to the lives around us.
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I agree Kathleen.
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Thanks Kathleen
Great ideas! Thanks for sharing with us at Love to Learn; Pinned.
Your welcome Mother of 3.
I had a random act of kindness happen to me yesterday. It is a pretty awesome feeling and I look forward to paying it forward today.
Sounds like a plan Dr. Elise.
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