What a difference a random act of kindness can make in someones day! I know that it is easy to do things for people that we know, but what about for people that we don't know? As the uncertainty of the economy looms and dooms on, we need to remember that in order for us to make it through these tough times, we need to be helping one another rather than hurting each other. Therefore, I challenge everyone, for the sake of spreading peace and goodwill, to participate in one random act of kindness daily. Be creative! There may be a day when someone in need may ask you for help, or an opportunity may arise when you can actually help someone out or simply brighten someone random persons day with one simple act of kindness. I have witnessed a number of people go out of their way for someone else in various capacities, and I think that it's great! Keep it going people! Share your stories! Pay it forward! Here is what I have seen so far:
1. A lady had her dog with her, and wanted to order a drink at Starbucks, but the pooch couldn't come inside for health reasons. She was not willing to put the dog into the car while she ordered and waited for her beverage, so a customer offered to watch her dog outside until her order was finished! Random... yet much appreciated!
2. I was in a drive-thru one day, when there was a big SUV in front of me that must have ordered 5 of everything on the left side of the menu. I was in no hurry, but it was taking a very long time to get through the line. After I ordered my food and finally made it to the window to pay, the woman handed me my bag and told me to have a good night. I reminded her that I hadn't paid yet, and she told me not to worry. The lady felt bad for holding me up, so she paid for my food! How nice of her!
3. I heard on the news this weekend that a Miami banker gave out $60 million to his employees after he raked in the profits from the sale of his bank! Instead of basking in his newly claimed fortunes, he decided to distribute the money to all employees and about 72 others who were no longer with the bank as a way of saying thank you for all of their hard work and determination. When asked why he did it, he simply stated "I sure as heck don't need the money!" WOW!
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