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Just one simple act of kindness…

I am not sure about you but recently I have been thinking about simple acts of kindness. Some people call them Random acts of kindness but I like too call them Simple ”SAK’S”  I think too many people think when they hear  these terms the need to spend money. I actually did a poll in an odd kind of way yesterday. When I was at my appointment where I knew most of the people I was with, I posed the question to them and immediately they thought it was more about spending money.  What if they think I am weird.  I kind of was perplexed because I do not think it is not about money.  I would love to pose a challenge to see simple acts of kindness in different ways.  Facebook can be used to send a private message to just letting someone know they were on your mind.  Taking time to pick up the phone takes a few minutes to call… get a voice mail, leave a kind encouraging message.  Maybe send a person a card.  There are so many simple ways to touch some one who  just needs someone to stop for a minute and take a moment to jot down a note, make a call or as simple as posting a note on their face book wall. There really is no excuse NOT to try it.

The whole thing is when we really take our eyes off of ourselves and look at others we will see how blessed we really are. My goal for the last few weeks has been to touch people in ways that make an impact in their lives. Not for me to get  a pat on the back, but to instill the love of God that flows through me.  God gets  the Glory.  They get a seed sown into them… that seed gets watered by someone else… and on  and on that beautiful cycle goes!

Now if you did have a few extra bucks…some great ideas I have found that works well is a home made gift card for a 6 hour babysitting pass.  Another one I have done is a gift card for $5 bucks for Dunkin Donuts or Starbucks.  A simple card that a sent in the mail.

A word and action can bring a smile to a dark and gloomy day…I want to be a light in someones life. I want people to know that just because someone does something kind does not mean we want something back.  I want to be the person who leaves a mark on someones heart that just is remembered for caring and taking the time for being there in a time of need.

Simple acts of kindness should not be difficult…it should be heartfelt…when it is heartfelt it will become second nature…Challenge…be brave, step out of the comfort zone and go SAK some one!