and the world will be as one."
When I think about kindness I also think about peace and being as one. My challenge for you with blog #3 is to "suspend judgment of others." Practice random acts of kindness as much as possible. Here is my list so far.....
On Day #1 I sent two dozen doughnuts to Save-a-lot. The first day of the month is very busy in a grocery store and I thought breakfast would be helpful. I also have a co-worker that has been very helpful in helping me adapt to new work responsibilities. I sent her a note and a HUGE tin of Lifesavers and told her that she has been a "lifesaver" in helping me. I also donated $1 when I went to Bob Evans for Big Brothers Big Sisters and sent co-workers special positive inspirational December calendars.
Day #2
I put a stocking on one of my most favorite co-workers (and cousins) door. I thought I would add some Christmas decor to her room! I gave a friend $20 off coupons to a Department Store and I went to get a co-worker tissues because she was out.
Day #3
Lucas and I went to his Christmas Shop on Saturday the 3rd and we donated extra money to the Shop. I also taught him about the importance of giving instead of receiving which is a big job when you have a 5 year old. I think he was receptive to the idea. We came home and spent extra time wrapping the gifts and putting them under the tree. I also took my mom and dad personalized stockings to hang up. Yes, Santa will fill them for Christmas morning!
Day #4
I went shopping on Sunday and ran into someone I knew who needed "someone to listen." We talked in a store for one hour and then after the store closed we talked outside for an additional 20 minutes. I was in the right place at the right time because she needed someone to talk to. I purchased some special gifts for my mom so that she wouldn't have to make a trip to town. Lastly, as a meat manager/cutter Jeff has pain in his hands. I gave him a hand massage.
Day #5
I played an internet game that offers food to those who are hungry. I was able to supply quite a bit of rice to those in need. You can check it out and starting helping too. www.freerice.com.
I also researched www.operationbeautiful.com ideas which I delivered on day #6.
Day #6
The operation beautiful idea is awesome and I shared the message on mirrors in bathrooms. I also gave co-workers Dove Chocolates in their mail slot!
I am glad that I can share with you my "Random Acts of Kindness" journey. Christmas is such a special time of the year. I will leave you with a Christmas thought to ponder
Gifts of time and love are surely the basic ingredients of a truly merry Christmas." ~ Peg Bracken
Love it!!!!!
ReplyDeleteYes! I love this. Keep up the good work.
ReplyDeleteYour ideas are excellent, and I believe it can make a real difference. Some will pass the kindness on to others. Just yesterday, Chris ran into a man at a store parking lot who was willing to sell his dead grandfather's pocket knife for gas money back home to Portsmouth. He had been a pipe fitter, was laid off, and had spent the day in Columbus applying for work. Broke, he needed money to get home. Chris saw him studying the knife when the man didn't know anyone was watching, and Chris knew the story was true. Chris gave him gas money but said the knife would mean more to that fella than to anyone else. The man said, "I'll get this back to you. Where do you live?" Chris said, "No, man. You'll run into someone else who needs help. Just pass it on." Today I told Chris what you're doing. He's very proud of you, as I am!
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