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[humpty dumpty]

I responded to a post here and noticed that Bluegrassbaby had a signature line about Random Acts of Kindness ...

I have been doing Random Acts of Kindness for over 20 years now after hearing a sermon in church centered around Random Acts of Kindness ... I said to myself, "I can do that" ...

At first it really was "random" and eventually evolved to "daily" ... now it just comes naturally ...

Since it is the New Year ... today would be a good day for all of us to make Random Acts of Kindness a New Year's Resolution ...

I invite you to join Bluegrassbaby and I and make Random Acts of Kindness a part of your life ...

It feels so good ...

[Puzzle Piece]

The Random Acts movement started years ago. You would never know it from my posting here on Viewpoints that I have been doing this daily also. On days when I can't get out or do something for someone else, I am reminded to be good to myself.

[Ms X]

I'd rather do things for people I know or strangers who have a specific need.

[Puzzle Piece]

On 1/1/2015 Ms X said:

I'd rather do things for people I know or strangers who have a specific need.

Understandable. I usually know a cause or a need or a person/s who can use a kind act, smile, or gesture.

[emmysmom]

I try to do that everyday, if possible. Being a caregiver, I have lots of opportunities! It makes my day!

[Preds]

Sometimes a simple smile or a little Hello are all you need to do. It feels good to have someone smile back. Hopefully you both gain.

[irishmama5]

Honestly I truely admire those that do Random Acts of Kindness or any type of Charitable good and keep it to themselves. Like others have said sometimes all it takes is a smile or hug to make someones day.

[Mominohio]

I'd like to share a thought.

To me, there is charity giving. That is, to me, mandated by God, to ease the suffering of our fellow man.

Then there is kindness. Just being kind, by doing a random act, can have nothing to do with need, or suffering or charity. It is just because, it is just kindness, it is not vetted, or even often well thought out or qualified. It isn't always expensive or dramatic. It often isn't recognized by anyone but the giver and the recipient. There doesn't have to be a material or physical need to do it. It is good for the soul of both. It is wonderful.

[humpty dumpty]

Well said, mominohio ...

[gloriajean]

Some things we've done - in a grocery store, put a coupon right where the product is for anyone who wants it, I saw on a You-Tube where some one paid the toll for someone else at a toll both, and that carried on and on, another I saw on Facebook, one boy helped a lady up who fell, then she saw someone in need of assistance and she helped that person and on and on that went, very inspirational watching people helping people with randam acts of kindness. It is great to do this daily if the opportunity comes. Thanks, Humpty Dumpty for this great thread! Let's let our light shine!