I did a terrible job keeping track of specifics, but here's some more September Acts of Kindness' (AOK's) :)
13) I gave 2 more rides to the church girl
14) I gave a colleague a stamp
15) I held the door open
16) I held the elevator
17) Helped put stuff away at church
18) Carried a box of donuts and bagels from one building to another
19) Bought a friend breakfast
20) Caught up with an old friend
21) Went to take an elderly friend to get ice cream but she wasn't able to so visited with her. And will be taking her shopping next week.
22) Had a yoga session with a friend... helping her relieve stiff back/hips
23) Rather than getting frustrated... I breathed and went on with my day
24) Gave someone a compliment
25) Bought a drink for a friend
26) Listened, without judgement, opinion or solving the problem.
27-35 to be continued... Happy Kindness!!!!
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- Robyn
- Social Worker, Writer, Volunteer, Reader, Friend, Daughter, Sister, Woman, Passionate, Compassionate, Social, Outgoing, Lives life, Yogini, Liberal, Music lover... all these things can describe me and more... I can either be put in a box or just be me. I am Robyn. Welcome to my hood :)
Friday, September 28, 2012
Thursday, September 13, 2012
Acts of Kindness... thus far
So I've kind of lost track of my acts of kindness so far throughout the month, but I'll try to remember them. I find a lot of them revolve around work, but I spend 1/3 of my life at work and 1/3 sleeping so...
Also, the more I focus on my own acts of kindness, the more acts of kindness I realize. Then I feel like my act of kindness is negated and I shouldn't count it. Be more mindful of this and I think you will notice the same.
1) I picked and dropped off my mother at the airport. Granted I would have done this anyway, but I did drive through Grand Prix traffic. And it sucked. But I'm so happy my mom came!!! (see act of kindness on her end)
2) I didn't run over the many people who seemed to just walk in front of my car without realizing they are walking in the street in front of moving cars. Yes, it would be illegal to run them over, however, the fact is I didn't lay on my horn. I didn't scream angrily at them. I just stopped and didn't hit them.
3) I offered to volunteer my time teaching yoga to an order of nuns. And I also volunteered to teach at a women's program. (2)
4) Picked up a girl for church. I also am trying to connect said girl to another friend because I think they'll get along and she is new to the area.
5) Printed stuff off for someone at work (granted this whole thing turned out to be a joke, but it was still going out of my way to do something). I also offer to help people on the regular, not at all for this list, but because I really like helping people because I know it sucks to be busy and how appreciative I feel when people help me.
6) Pointed out garbage that Marty was picking up. Okay. So this is Marty's really...
7) Bought a bag of chips for a coworker
8) Didn't pass the buck when I easily could have with a client (basically I did someone's job)
9) I have offered to meet with a VERY VERY VERY long winded client so that they don't end up on triage tomorrow. Seriously this should be worth all 35 AOK's!!!
10) I'm supporting some nonprofit nature thing in PA by "running" (ie- walking cuz jogging/running hurts!) a 5k on Saturday (yea so the $$ was paid in August but still....). I'm also walking one the end of the month (again money paid in Aug, but whatev's) (2)
11) I have tried to reach out to a couple long lost friends this month. I sure hope to get in touch with them. Not really sure if this is an act of kindness but it's always kind to know you have someone thinking of them... right?! I also have been conscious of wishing people well in general.
12) Referred people to a coffee company who's vision/mission I very much support: www.lucasroasting.com
Also, the more I focus on my own acts of kindness, the more acts of kindness I realize. Then I feel like my act of kindness is negated and I shouldn't count it. Be more mindful of this and I think you will notice the same.
1) I picked and dropped off my mother at the airport. Granted I would have done this anyway, but I did drive through Grand Prix traffic. And it sucked. But I'm so happy my mom came!!! (see act of kindness on her end)
2) I didn't run over the many people who seemed to just walk in front of my car without realizing they are walking in the street in front of moving cars. Yes, it would be illegal to run them over, however, the fact is I didn't lay on my horn. I didn't scream angrily at them. I just stopped and didn't hit them.
3) I offered to volunteer my time teaching yoga to an order of nuns. And I also volunteered to teach at a women's program. (2)
4) Picked up a girl for church. I also am trying to connect said girl to another friend because I think they'll get along and she is new to the area.
5) Printed stuff off for someone at work (granted this whole thing turned out to be a joke, but it was still going out of my way to do something). I also offer to help people on the regular, not at all for this list, but because I really like helping people because I know it sucks to be busy and how appreciative I feel when people help me.
6) Pointed out garbage that Marty was picking up. Okay. So this is Marty's really...
7) Bought a bag of chips for a coworker
8) Didn't pass the buck when I easily could have with a client (basically I did someone's job)
9) I have offered to meet with a VERY VERY VERY long winded client so that they don't end up on triage tomorrow. Seriously this should be worth all 35 AOK's!!!
10) I'm supporting some nonprofit nature thing in PA by "running" (ie- walking cuz jogging/running hurts!) a 5k on Saturday (yea so the $$ was paid in August but still....). I'm also walking one the end of the month (again money paid in Aug, but whatev's) (2)
11) I have tried to reach out to a couple long lost friends this month. I sure hope to get in touch with them. Not really sure if this is an act of kindness but it's always kind to know you have someone thinking of them... right?! I also have been conscious of wishing people well in general.
12) Referred people to a coffee company who's vision/mission I very much support: www.lucasroasting.com
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