I was reading through blogs as I try to do in my down time every afternoon when it donned on me that we are always talking about how important it is to volunteer and give back to our community. I see alot of advice on getting involved in activities and getting your name out there. All of this advice is 100% correct and I am involved in multiple functions or organizations in the county. I just got to thinking that we are always looking for feedback and hope to see things come our way as a result of these actions.
I don't know about anyone else, but I do believe that random acts of kindness are not only good karma but they warm your heart. Sometimes just a smile and thank you from a complete stranger can bring the worst day into a positive light. I watched as a class of high school kids walked down the side walk witha teacher and a little old lady was coming the other way using a walker. Do you think any of those teens not to mention the teacher had the common courtesy to say excuse us, and move aside so that she could pass? Hardly. This event is what made me think about how many people pass by others everyday who need help reaching something on a high shelf or someone needs directions and we are too busy to stop for a minute and help them find their way. Random acts of kindness don't have to be big, just a small courtesy that to you may mean nothing but to the person on the receiving end you may have turned their day around or even more maybe you restore a little faith in them that there are still good people in the worked who will do good things and don't have to be asked or recognized.
So, here is what I am saying. Be aware of your surroundings. Know that what you do for your community is great and that volunteering is wonderful. Take the opportunity every now and then to look around and see the people around you and be willing to lend a helping hand. If you were raised in the same kind of values as I, this seems to be second nature. But if not, make an effort in the next day or week to do something unexpected, something small to you but something great for another.
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