Random Acts of Kindness

I was listing to the morning talk radio show today and felt inspired. The following are random acts of kindness. I think we all could benefit from this. I hope do at least 2 of these and the kindness will trickle back to you. A kinder you = a kinder community and world.

• Give at least one sincere compliment a day and it doesn't have to be much. Tell someone they have a nice smile, or you like their shoes or you envy their patience. If you look for it, you can find something positive to say about anyone.
• If you buy something from a vending machine, leave the change in the change thingy for the next person. It's funny how someone finding an unexpected quarter makes their day.
• Make a bunch of small little notes that have positive messages like "Have a nice day!" or "Someone loves you" and hide them around a public area for random strangers to find. This is a good project for those who have kids.
• Overtip your waitress.
• Give an extra $5 when you pay for something (retail, fast food restaurant) and ask that they apply it to the next person in line.
• If you pack lunches for your loved one, stick a small note telling them to have a great day. Similarly, hide small love letters in your significant others pockets/bags/jackets.
• Clear the snow off a neighbor's car after a big snowfall.
• When you see a mom with a stroller going into a building - hold the door for her. She'll appreciate it more than you'll know!
• Send a random e-Card to someone you haven't talked to in a while for no special reason.
• Put an extra nickel, dime or quarter in a parking meter for someone.
• Leave flowers anonymously at a neighbors', May Day style.
• Make eye contact with people and smile.
• Wave when someone lets you merge on the road.
• Let someone who has five items at the grocery store go in front of you and your cart full of items.
• Pay the toll of the car driving behind you.
• Holiday season is a great time to recognize people who are underappreciated...leave some homemade goodies in your mailbox with a thank you note for your postal carrier.
• Buy a current bestseller and donate it to the local library.
• Give blood to the Red Cross.
• When a waitress or other service person has been exceptional, let their manager know.
• If you take walks around the neighborhood, bring along a bag and pick up trash as you go.
• During the holidays, bring some hot chocolate or coffee to the bell ringers who are standing outside in cold weather.
• Thank a co-worker or employee out of the blue for there hard work.
• Let someone turn left when the light turns green because there is a long line of traffic behind you.
• Give a child's old toys to a shelter every holiday season instead of trashing them.
• Buy a homeless person some water on a hot day.
• Let someone pregnant or older sit in your seat when none are available.
• Thank your spouse, significant other, roommate, mom, etc. whenever they prepare a meal for you. It shows great appreciation.
• When making dinner, double the recipe and deliver dinner to a neighbor.
• Offer your mail carrier, trash man or anyone else working out side on a hot day a bottle of water.
• When someone you come in contact with is doing a good job, tell them.

Peace & Love!
Laura