The holiday season shouldn't be the only time of the year when you take time to do random acts of kindness but it is probably the most prevalent time that we hear about them. It makes your heart feel joyful that their are still very good people in the world during this time of economic strife and at a time when some people feel at their lowest either because of having lost a job, a loved one or just because they chose to be Scrooge.
Today when I checked our local paper on the internet their was a story of how a kind soul gave a little extra to their waitress after eating a meal at a local restaurant. This person would probably not been able to give a gift to their kids if it hadn't been for this kind gentlemen. It's not the only story I have heard in the past few months but as Christmas is just days away it makes you take time to think about how luck we are on a personal level.
Our family has been lucky in many ways and we have given to others throughout the year and during the holidays. The saying "what goes around, comes around" has significant importance for me in many respects on a daily basis. Whether it be good or even bad karma you just never know when you might need that helping hand. Their are those that will appreciate it without a word or those that take advantage on a daily basis. We all know such individuals. But, during this time of year I chose to have a heart that is slightly bigger.
I have had Christmas holidays in the past that made me wonder if things could get any worse than what was happening right at that time, but with a little prayer and believing that it would get better managed to pull out of the bad times. I do remind myself of those times, unfortunately during this time of year and count myself and my family as being blessed.
Surround yourself with good things, leave the negativity behind you during this time of year as best you can.
If you are out and about and feel that special sensation in your heart to give something to someone else here is a few tips: when you are in line to buy that cup of coffee, pay for the person behind you too, while you are at the market--give an amount of money to the cashier and tell them to put it toward the next person who comes through, do this at the gas station..
Random acts of kindness can be a good thing during the holidays or anytime of the year....
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Great idea, Cindy. Random Acts of Kindness reminds me of a book I bought several months ago. It is written by Dr. Phil's sister.She spoke at First United Methodist about some guy that dropped acid off an overpass and it hit her in the face.
I need to drag it out and read it.
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