random acts of KINDNESS week

Kindness is a language which the deaf can hear and the blind can see ~Mark Twain

We have all had them done to us. Random acts, maybe by random strangers. I am blessed to have many great friends and neighbors that practice these acts frequently on me and my family. Whether it be a warm batch of cookies that is left at the door or getting the driveway "mysteriously" plowed out on a snowy winters day. EVERY act counts. This week see how many r.a.o.k. you can practice.


-Send someone a hand written note of thanks.
-Make a card at home and send it to a friend for no reason.
-Put some coins in someone else’s parking meter.
-Thank your child's teachers for all the hard work they do.
-Walk your friend’s dog.
-Give a compliment about your waiter / waitress to his / her manager.
-Send someone a small gift anonymously.
-Stop and help someone replace their flat tire.
-Let someone with a heavy load or less items cut in front of you in line at the store.
-Treat a friend to the movies for no reason.
-Give a huge tip to someone when they least expect it.
-Give up your seat for someone, not just an elderly person.
-Write notes of appreciation at least once a week.
-Talk to a homeless person and have a “normal” conversation.
-Pick up some rubbish in the road which would otherwise be lying around.
-Compliment a work colleague for their excellence.
-Give another driver your parking spot.
-Help an elderly neighbor carry the garbage out.
-Tell all your family members how much your appreciate them.
-Leave a copy of an interesting book on a train / bus.
-Buy an inspirational book for a friend.
-Send a thank you note to a person who has helped you in the past.
-Smile a lot.

What goes around is sure to come around.

What random acts of kindess have you had done to you?