Bonus Day

February 29th is a sort of bonus day since it only happens every four years.  It's fun if you are born on February 29 because on your fifth birthday, you are already twenty years old!  Think of today also as an extra day to show kindness.

Greetings!

Hello!  Hope you are all doing well!  Say hello to some folks today - even strangers.  You'd be surprised how a simple greeting can brighten someone's day!

Random acts

Here we go with some more random acts of kindness.  Buy a pack of brightly colored stickers and give them to children you meet during the day.  Invite someone new for dinner, either in your home or in a restaurant.  Share your smile generously.  Buy some bottles of water and randomly hand them out to strangers on the street.  Clean graffiti from neighborhood walls and buildings.  Buy a stranger a free pizza.  Mow a neighbor’s grass or sweep a neighbor’s walk.  Offer to return a shopping cart to the store for someone loading a car.

From the mouth of a saint

Mother Teresa, who was made a saint in the Roman Catholic Church a few years back, spoke many encouraging words during her earthly life. She said "If you judge people, you have no time to love them."  Indeed.

It's not just random

From time to time I have mentioned various random acts of kindness here, but it's not just those random acts.  Being kind is an ongoing thing.  It's a way of life.  It's part of who we are.  It should come pretty easy because it is so nice when people are kind to us, and we can see the results when we are kind to others.  Those random acts are wonderful bonuses, but let's all try to always show kindness!

24th

How are things going for you on this 24th day of February?  Tell us about it.  We always are interested in hear about other people.

Sunday To Do List

Just breathe.
Let go of what I can't control.
Count my blessings.
Listen to my heart.
Practice kindness.

Be Humble Day

Do you know what today is?  Yes, it's Saturday of course.  It is not a day to brag or to boast and it is not a time to talk about your success or your accomplishments. Still don't know what today is?  It's Be Humble Day!

Today

Today.
A special day.
Yes, it's Friday, but more.
It's another day to be kind!

more or less

Fear less, Trust more

Take less, Give more

Whine less, Thank more

Talk less, Say more

Hate less, Love more

Giving blood

Twelve times a year, I coordinate a blood drive at the hospital where I work.  Today is one of those drives.  Wherever you live, donate lifesaving blood.  It is one of the best gifts you can ever give!

Big Fan

The other day I saw on someone's profile "Big fan of kindness."  Well, so am I.  So am I!

Today is the day!

Today is Random Acts of Kindness Day, which I think should be a national holiday.  Those of you who read this regularly, already know what to do - perform a few random acts of kindness.  Almost any kind deed will do of course, and we highly recommend you perform kind acts on as many people as you can.  Let's be extra special kind today!

This week

The third week of February is always International Flirting Week.  Sounds like fun, huh?  Also this week we have a very special observance.  Tomorrow is Random Acts of Kindness Day.  Let's begin thinking up some special kind acts!

Keep it coming

Yesterday I saw a lot of happy people.  I saw stuffed animals and balloons and flowers - lots of flowers and chocolates and folks talking about romance and all kinds of good things.  Love was indeed in the air!  Oh and it wasn't only romantic love.  People were doing nice things for family and friends.  Lets keep it coming.  We need more!

Love Is In The Air

Valentine's Day!  It's a special time.  Love is in the air.  There's a nice happy feeling.  It's not just about couples too.  Kids enjoy the exchange of cards and candy.  Friends do special things too.  Maybe it's a good day to bring homemade cookies to work.  Certainly it's a day to be extra kind!

Everyone is important

Every single person  is important. Learn the names of the folks you regularly come in contact with (the receptionist, the driver on a regular bus you take, a security guard in your lobby, the server who pours your coffee) and greet them all by name. Say “hello” to strangers too, and smile. These are very simple acts of kindness and they almost always make people smile.

anonymous kind gestures

The world does not have to know of your kindness.  It's absolutely fine to be anonymous.  Send someone a gift secretly or tell someone's boss how good they are, without identifying yourself.  Sometimes that anonymous kindness can even be more special.

Make a friend

Today is National Make a Friend Day.  Being a friend to others is such a wonderful thing.  Let's enlarge our circle and go make some new friends today!

Way of life

Oh how I love kindness.  For me it's a way of life.  I can't possibly be unkind to anyone on purpose.  It just seems so foreign.

Just how kind are you?

Many folks who read this probably already do kind things.  I'll bet you are one of them.  Just how kind are you though?  Is it something you have to think about?  Are you only kind toward some people?  I'd love to hear some thoughts of being kind.  Please share!

Being thankful

I have said this before, but feel I should say it more and more.  There seems to be a trend these days to not say thank you.  How unkind!  If someone does something special for you, acknowledge it.  Let them know you are grateful.  This is especially true when someone gives you a nice present or money.  Oh and if you donate to a charity, there should be a thank you also!  Money should always be acknowledged in writing too.  It's polite.  It's kind.  Spread the word.  Thanks!

Send a card to a friend

Today is National Send a Card to a Friend Day. It really is. I'm not making this up. Great idea though. We really have gotten away from nice things like sending cards in the mail, so why not reverse the trend and send out a bunch of cards today?

Happy Thursday

Enjoying your February?  (By the way, how come so many people have trouble pronouncing this month)?  Enjoying your week?  Well I hope only good things for you, today and always.  Happy Thursday!

Reach Out

See a neighbor struggling with her groceries?  See a homeless person asking for a donation?  See the coworker who has just lost his spouse?  See the troubled individual who is all alone?  Reach out!  Don't let anyone need to be alone.  Give the best gift you possibly can - the gift of your kind presence.  Being there for others is such a rewarding gift.

More

Yesterday we did a few, and today here are a few more random acts.  Give flowers to be delivered with meal delivery programs.  Give your full attention to someone in need and simply listen.  Stop by a nursing home, and visit a resident with no family nearby.  Have a clean-up party in the park.  Bring coworkers a special treat.  Draw names at work/school and have people bring a small gift or treat for their secret pal. Share your smile generously.  Spend some time serving food at a meal program for the needy.

Random February acts

On this wonderful February morning, here are some random acts of kindness.  Open the door for another person.  Call an estranged family member.  Give coffee to people on their way to work in the morning.  Leave a treat or handmade note of thanks for a delivery person or mail carrier.  Treat someone to fresh fruit.  Sing at a nursing home.  Leave an extra-large tip for the waitperson.  Tell a bus or taxi driver how much you appreciate their driving.  Give another driver your parking spot.

Super Sportsman

Lots of folks will be tuning in to a big football contest today and we will see some super performances and even some super commercials.  Remember to be a good sport too.  Whether your favorite teams wins or not, be kind.

February already

It's hard to believe that it's February already!  How did we get to the second month so quickly?  It seems like we were just decking the halls and shouting Happy New Year!  I guess time flies when you are being kind!