One Kindness At A Time Makes a World of Difference -5 Caring
Tips
Do you want to make a real difference in the world? Is
there something you'd like to change - some way to find your own
purpose for being on this earth?
You know, you don't have to do
take-on-the-whole-world-by-yourself projects. The easiest and
most effective way to change the world is for each of us to do
one small kindness at a time. One kindness has a ripple effect,
with far-reaching consequences you may never know about.
Below you will find five ways you can make a difference from the
e-book, "101 Ways to Change the World". Many things can be done
that don't cost a lot - just a small investment of your time.
1. Give anonymous surprise gifts to co-workers or friends - with
a note telling them they matter. It doesn't have to be much to
let them know someone cares, how about:
- a candy bar
- one cookie
- a flower
- something you have lying around your house Every time, it
will be the fun of knowing someone cares that will make their
life better - just by giving a little time and thought to
someone else.
2. Give away a professional service - offer it FREE once a
week, twice a month or once a month to someone who needs it.
- Free dental cleanings
- Free house cleaning
- Free meal at your restaurant
- Free accounting service
3. Form your own "Good Deed Patrol" for a fun way to change
your world.
- Watch for people doing something to make a difference in the
community. Listen to conversations to discover these people.
- Talk with your radio station or local newspaper and ask if
they will include a small section in the paper or a small spot
on radio programs to say THANK YOU to these people - it doesn't
have to be much.
- Think how excited someone would be to open the paper and see a
THANK YOU NOTICE to them for something they did.
- Since no one will know who the Good Deed Patrol is, this might
encourage people to do their best at all times!
4. Respond with kindness every time someone is rude or mean to
you. One lady was treated very rudely by an attendant at her gas
station. She responded by taking him a plate of cookies and
telling him to have a nice day. Now he goes out of his way to be
nice to her. Each of us can choose to respond this way!
5. If you like to give parties, you can make an even bigger
difference. - Throw a big party and invite as many people as you
can fit. - Their "ticket" to the event will be a bag of
groceries for a local food pantry. - Make sure to send along a
list of what the Food Pantry needs most.
There you have it - just a few simple ideas to get you started.
If these didn't spark your imagination, go to
http://www.101WaysSeries.com to download a copy of the e-book,
"101 Ways to Change the World". Let's start a kindness
revolution!