Repost: Taking the magic out of Christmas ... and bringing it back. Part 15.

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"Remember, if Christmas isn't found in your heart,
you won’t find it under a tree."
~ Charlotte Carpenter


Part 15 is dedicated to random acts of kindness. In December 2012, I saw a post on Facebook where someone was participating in completing 26 random acts of kindness in honor of the recent tragedy in Connecticut, so I thought, well, what if, instead of committing to 26, why not go for an entire year. I really think that this is something that people do regardless, and just don't realize it.

A random act of kindness can be something as little as holding a door open for someone, or even a smile at a stranger to brighten their day. It doesn't have to be anything major, just something small that you are doing for someone else that is completely selfless. I know, I, personally, feel absolutely wonderful when helping to make someone else's day just a bit better, and I'm sure you do as well.

That year, I created a Facebook group (which has since fizzled out - but that doesn't mean that the random acts of kindness have) for those who wished to share their experiences with this project. I felt this may give a little bit of hope back to the people who have lost all hope in humanity. Also, it made it a conscious thought and made you think about how you are affecting others' lives. It may seem like something trivial, but if I can consciously do something to help make the world just a tiny bit better and help restore faith in humanity, I'm all for it.


Would you commit to doing one random act of kindness every day?

 Peace, Love, and Light,
Christine

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