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I'm getting ready to leave for Puerta Vallarta on Sunday. doing all those last minute things like finishing up projects, packing, cleaning house, etc. All that fun stuff to get done, just to getaway and relax! but i am really looking forward to it and can't wait to tell you all about it when i return.
anyway, i thought today i would talk about RAK's (random acts of kindness).
wiki defines
random act of kindness as a selfless act performed by a person or people wishing to either assist or cheer up an individual person or people.
December is the perfect opportunity to randomly be kind to others and get into that spirit of giving. RAK's don't have to be about money either. there are so many ways to give to others without spending a dime.
you can make anyone's day by simply holding the door open for the mom struggling with her stroller or for the elderly couple leaving the store. Look people in the eye and say thank you when they do a nice deed for you as well. It sad that so must politeness has left our society. I've been making a conscientious effort to be more polite on an everyday level.
You can randomly buy the person's coffee behind you. I like to buy 2 of things and then randomly give the other one away. I know if i like it, someone else will like it too! Even thanking someone for doing a job well done (how about acknowledging the lady who is cleaning the public restroom?)
i found a fun website, The Random Acts of Kindness Website, and it is full of ideas on how to be kinder and how to do simple things that can mean so much to someone else. and you never know when someone else needs to know that others care. Read some of the stories too, very inspiring!
i'd love to hear your stories of your RAK's or if you have been the receiver of a RAK. I always think of the RAK that I received about 10 years ago. On Christmas day, I had driven with Tucker in his van over to drop off a gift to my friend/his friend/his caregiver, Michele. When we were leaving, as i was backing out of her driveway, I hit a car. Granted it was an older, beat up car, but still i hit it and i didn't feel good about just leaving. So Michele watched Tucker while i walked around to find the owner. Finally found him and told him what happened. I was all prepared to get chewed out, etc. and he just looks at me and says, "hey, it's Christmas, don't worry about it". I still smile when i think about that!
Here's to a terrific RAK holiday season!
anyway, i thought today i would talk about RAK's (random acts of kindness).
wiki defines
random act of kindness as a selfless act performed by a person or people wishing to either assist or cheer up an individual person or people.
December is the perfect opportunity to randomly be kind to others and get into that spirit of giving. RAK's don't have to be about money either. there are so many ways to give to others without spending a dime.
you can make anyone's day by simply holding the door open for the mom struggling with her stroller or for the elderly couple leaving the store. Look people in the eye and say thank you when they do a nice deed for you as well. It sad that so must politeness has left our society. I've been making a conscientious effort to be more polite on an everyday level.
You can randomly buy the person's coffee behind you. I like to buy 2 of things and then randomly give the other one away. I know if i like it, someone else will like it too! Even thanking someone for doing a job well done (how about acknowledging the lady who is cleaning the public restroom?)
i found a fun website, The Random Acts of Kindness Website, and it is full of ideas on how to be kinder and how to do simple things that can mean so much to someone else. and you never know when someone else needs to know that others care. Read some of the stories too, very inspiring!
i'd love to hear your stories of your RAK's or if you have been the receiver of a RAK. I always think of the RAK that I received about 10 years ago. On Christmas day, I had driven with Tucker in his van over to drop off a gift to my friend/his friend/his caregiver, Michele. When we were leaving, as i was backing out of her driveway, I hit a car. Granted it was an older, beat up car, but still i hit it and i didn't feel good about just leaving. So Michele watched Tucker while i walked around to find the owner. Finally found him and told him what happened. I was all prepared to get chewed out, etc. and he just looks at me and says, "hey, it's Christmas, don't worry about it". I still smile when i think about that!
Here's to a terrific RAK holiday season!
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I was in Atlantic City attending Artiology and went to the boardwalk to get a bite to eat. On my way I found a red rose boutonniere that someone had dropped. Of course I picked it up. A homeless person sitting on the boardwalk asked me for some money, but instead, I cupped my hands over his hands (hiding the rose) - and then waved them over his like a magic trick - revealing the rose. He was so appreciative of the gesture, he couldn't stop smiling and thanking me. He blessed me and I and continued on my way. Smiling.
ReplyDeleteKecia may you have a Safe and eventful Journey to Mexico. Our Youngest Daughter and her Family live in Mexico and we're long overdue for a visit.
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by my Blog... I live just outside of Phoenix, Arizona... and though I've traveled extensively all of my Life, I do enjoy the Desert and decided to make this my Home Base.
Christmas Blessings from the Arizona Desert... Dawn... The Bohemian
So true and awesome post. I work full time in retail and I know first hand how our society has changed!!! It's sad because over the years I have become someone who's not a fan of the holidays people tend to only think of themselves. Have fun on vaca.
ReplyDeleteOh Kecia I hope your trip is all you hope for and more!
ReplyDeleteI have always loved RAK and practice it whenever the opportunity presents itself. Take care and have a lovely trip!
Tina xo