Last week an article appeared in the local Hillston paper,The Spectator, entitled Random Acts of Kindness.
Below is an extract from that article.
"Random Acts of Kindness"
-Unplanned, Spontaneous, Anonymous and Unforseen!
You may have noticed some new posters in the street or some little cards appearing randomly around the place. You may even have been a recipient. If so, you have experienced a “random act of kindness.”
What are random acts of kindness?
Random acts
of kindness are thoughtful or kind, actions towards others-family, friends,
aquaintances or strangers.
Why “random”?
They are
“random” because they may be unplanned, spontaneous, anonymous or unforseen by
others , even if they are well planned by you. They may be completely
undeserved or offered to complete strangers. We may not even know who it is who
eventually receives what we give. They are kindnesses done without any thought
of reward or getting something back. They are a pure gift. We do not always
know the outcome but we may get the pleasure of seeing a smile on someone’s
face and the knowledge that we have brightened someone’s day.
How can I participate?
Pick up some
cards and leave one each time you do a random act of kindness. If you receive a
kindness then use the card and do something for someone else.
What kind of things are “random acts
of kindness” ?
It can be
anything you have ever dreamed you would love to receive. It can be anything
you have imagined doing to bring a smile to someone’s face and make their day.
The possibilities are endless but to give you some ideas a list has been
provided for you to get you started.
Buy a coffee
and leave money for the next coffee or 5. (Also cokes, cakes, lollies, beer,
groceries…..)
Send a card
of appreciation to a community member eg member of council or charity group or
shop keeper
Buy a lovely
card or a treat and leave it for someone to find or mail it to them for them to
get during the day
Leave
flowers for someone to find
Leave a box
of kindling for someone with a wood fire
For Children to do
Leave a note
for your teacher you enjoyed the lesson
Buy a small
treat you can afford for someone"
In her travels Julie heard of this idea from a pastor in Griffith, Kevin Webb. She and Sue investigated further and set about making it happen in Hillston. After consulting Hillston church council and receiving their support, other churches were approached to help get it going and the concept was launched last week in the community!
This is one activity you CAN try at home.
Let us know if you decide to get this going in your community.We have a package to help you get started.
In her travels Julie heard of this idea from a pastor in Griffith, Kevin Webb. She and Sue investigated further and set about making it happen in Hillston. After consulting Hillston church council and receiving their support, other churches were approached to help get it going and the concept was launched last week in the community!
This is one activity you CAN try at home.
Let us know if you decide to get this going in your community.We have a package to help you get started.
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