Acts of Kindness
{Country Living}As I pondered at all that was so quickly about to arrive, I realized that once again I was being swept up into the enormous vat of commercialism.
This almost got the better of me once again this year.
Luckily, I stopped myself before it had a chance to take hold and dictate my Christmas season.
I'm celebrating the season with a different flare and I invite you to join along!
I've had an insanely crazy busy week and I know that this will be the norm until after the holiday season.
However, I made a point this week of sticking to my newly appointed agenda. Doing for others to better appreciate all that I have and the ability to share.
While standing in line at the Commissary {military market} I noticed how well behaved two small children were behaving {just before the dinner hour}. Normally I would have kept this thought to myself but I ventured out of my box and expressed my delight and complimented the mother on her lovely children's behavior.
Cost:
A mother's hard work is acknowledged
While paying for my coffee one morning, I paid for the car behind me.
Cost:
A smile on my face and knowing that I put one on someone else.
Many food drives are being held during this time of year.
I've made a point of donating complete meals to several.
Cost:
I'll be able to enjoy my next meal knowing that another family will too.
My goal is to do at least 3 random acts of kindness a week. It's doesn't have to cost money, time or energy.
Please won't you join me during this season of love to mankind!
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Jo, Thank you so much for sharing this with us! I am going to join you in that goal of at least 3 random acts of kindness. You just warmed my heart!
So nice!
I always tell moms when their kids are being well behaved! Nothing can turn a day around than a stranger letting you know your hard work is noticed :O)
What a beautiful reminder of what this season is about. I will look for ways to bless others also. Thanks for your wonderful examples and a meaningful message at this time of year.
This is a beautiful thought and one that my sister and I have gone back to time and again. We envision a time in the future when we will be living together and practicing a life full of anonymous random acts of kindness....a sure way to living a fulfilled and satisfying life. A means to give back to a world that has blessed us..to pay forward the kindness we have received....Until then, small moments,little things, even a smile can mean so much...every day. Imagine a world where this way of living was the norm!Great post!
I'm with you Jo. You have done some really sweet gestures and I'll do the same. Great reminder.
Many Blessings, ~Melissa :)
PS I can't get Alex to put the blackberry down for a moment.
Even on our walk last night he was reading it. LOL! :)
What a great reminder and I love the random acts...I need to remember it!
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You are our inspiration!!!
Absolutely! I'm going to make an effort to join in and follow your lead Jo! How wonderful!!!
:) T
Hi Jo,
that is so lovely and sometimes if you share or do a kind act towards someone, makes everyone feel happy.
Wouldn't the world be a better place.
Thank you for reminding us of this and we need to try these random acts of kindness, every day.
Happy week
Hugs
Carolyn
Nothing can turn a day around than a stranger
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Absolutely wonderful reminders. I've heard of friends and neighbors gathering together each week to celebrate the Advent season together. What a great way to share love and kindness!
Nothing can turn a day around than a stranger letting you know your hard work is noticed
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I love this idea...it's a great reminder during this crazy season!
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