Don't Be Random

Hi Donna Foerster - make a conscious decision to be kind to others. We need more of that in everyday life!

Amen to that.  We all need to make an effort and embrace the day with the attitude that we will do something good!

Sometimes intention may feel like random in the end. Example:  I always have the intention to do good ... and do no harm.  I went to a Goodwill drop off the other day.  I arrived early. The person manning the truck was livid.  I greeted him with a Happy Good Morning and he ranted and raved about all the things that were wrong. This is not his normal truck. The person who worked yesterday did not put anything away. There is not water. There is supposed to be water. He was literally throwing boxes out of the truck as he raved on.  

It was hot that day.  I went home got a six pack of Fiji water, some cups and filled a half gallon zip lock bag with ice and took it to him.  That felt random to me.  Semantics .

This really is a great post....talk about inspiring! Well done Donna!

I love this topic, Donna. Many of us choose to be intentional in our observations and recognizing opportunities to do kind things without thought of getting something in return.  And, yet, we do get something... knowing that we made someone else's day just a little better is priceless.   Have a great day.

I've scheduled this for a re-blog on Saturday.  Wanted to do it sooner, but already have others scheduled.  Thanks Donna!

That is true, Donna. If we don't look for opportunities to do a kind deed then we will not likely find one.

Good morning, Donna Foerster I just saw this post with a reblog from Carol Williams ...I love this post.... and small acts of kindness should be automatic....like second nature....

Donna, what a sweet post!  And who ever thinks about being intentional about random acts of kindness - all it takes is paying attention and noticing the opportunities.

Hi, Donna!  I included this post in today's Last Week's Favorites.  Hope you enjoy the rest of your weekend!

Good afternoon Donna. Like the idea of intentional acts of kindness! Enjoy your day!

Donna,

I love your post and the Mark Twain quote.  We practice this daily and I agree the heck with random!  And we love this quote from the Dalai Lama, "Be kind whenever possible, it is always possible.  A

Hi Donna - you are so right about this.  We need to open our eyes, connect with others, and be there to lend helping hand.

Donna- love your thoughts.  I can remember someone saying that it takes a lot of thought to be thoughtful.  And it's true.  We have to train ourselves to think of others so that it becomes second nature to us.  

This is a terrific idea Donna Foerster, to go out and do intentional kindess!

If the goodness is a part of the personality, carrying it to others is effortless

Donna Foerster - the act of kindness need not be random for sure.

And this post did make my day, thanks a lot.

What a great post I would have missed it if it was not for our friend Patricia Kennedy  too often I see people walking their dog, walking their children and even when I drive I see people reading their smart phones and waking in and out of their lane and some almost walk into telephone poles....Time to put that phone in the pocket or the purse, Endre

I am glad I did not miss this post thanks to Patricia