Have You Ever Initiated or Received a Random Act of Kindness?
Paying it forward, random acts for no reason ... have you ever had the opportunity to share one or been the recipient of a random act of kindness?
Locally, we occasionally hear of an out-of-the-blue act of kindness — usually at a drive-through — that brings a smile to the face of the receiver and sometimes brings about a whole change in the outlook on the day. More times than not, the recipient of the free meal, coffee or even baskets of groceries is inspired to pass it on or pay it forward to the next person. Thus was the act of kindness that resulted in a day of free coffee for hundreds of people at a shop in Winnipeg, Canada. After the Newtown shooting, a movement began to perform 26 Acts of Kindness — one in honor of each of the victims. Facebook pages have been dedicated to the effort and there's even a Twitter hashtag, #26Acts, spurred by Ann Curry of NBC. Admit it. Whenever …
Good Grief Y'all
7:28 pm on Sunday, January 6, 2013
Maria, you have taken this discussion to the highest level. God bless you for what you do! I'm sure He has, many times over. :) more ›