The Feeling of Kindness
by Patrick FleglerSubmitted October, 2000
I did a random act of kindness this weekend. I went with my dad from the family that sort of affectionately adopted me, to the UCLA medical center for his final checkup for his prostate cancer operation. His wife couldn't go because of an injured knee. Sunday night, while he was watching a foot ball game, in our hotel room, I finally started reading the book "Selling Lemonade for Free."
Wow! What a great book! I'm not finished yet, but I practiced saying hello to strangers as we got into the elevator, or as others got into the elevator. What a reaction. Nobody ever talks on an elevator, let alone say a greeting to one another. The reaction was heart filling.
Everyone should read this book! I feel that I have practiced most of the suggestions as often as I can. However, I am going to make an even greater point to practice acts of kindness everyday.
Wow! What a great book! I'm not finished yet, but I practiced saying hello to strangers as we got into the elevator, or as others got into the elevator. What a reaction. Nobody ever talks on an elevator, let alone say a greeting to one another. The reaction was heart filling.
Everyone should read this book! I feel that I have practiced most of the suggestions as often as I can. However, I am going to make an even greater point to practice acts of kindness everyday.
For a slim figure, share your food with the hungry.
For beautiful hair, let a child run their fingers through it once a day.
For poise, walk with the knowledge that you never walk alone.
People, more than things, have to be restored, renewed, revived, reclaimed, and redeemed. Remember, if you ever need a helping hand, you will find one at the end of each of your arms.
As you grow older, you will discover that you have two hands, one for helping yourself and the other for helping others.”
― Sam Levenson
Today and all days I encourage you to do one act of random kindness to another. Be inspired from the quote and story above and if you have a random act of kindness to share please e-mail it to barbgadway@yahoo.com and I will publish it in my next blog. Please include your name and any other info you may want to share. Be a Blessing inspire others with random acts of kindness. Hugs Loves and Blessings God bless y'all , Barb Gadway XOXO <3
Ephesians 4:32
Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you.
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