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Jump Aboard the Kindness Train
Did you know that it only takes one simple act of kindness to make another person’s day? Think about it; think about a time when a perfect stranger did something nice for you. Maybe they held the door open, let you go in front of them in the checkout line, or merge into traffic ahead of them.
What if everyone committed to sharing one act of kindness a day? What an amazing impact that could have in our communities and maybe the world at large. Better yet, rather than think about the potential we have a little challenge for you. We would like to invite you to ride the Kindness Train for the next 30 days by sharing one random act of kindness with someone else (i.e. a perfect stranger, a loved one, friend, or colleague). It can be something as simple as smiling at a stranger, acknowledging a friend, family member, or co-worker for something they have done, or saying “bless you” to a perfect stranger that has sneezed. Then each week we would love for you to share what you did.
In return for riding the Kindness Train you will receive;
…the warm feeling that comes from doing something really nice for someone else.
…the knowledge that you are making a difference in this world one person at a time.
…a chance to really shine as the kind person that you are.
Won’t you join us? All aboard!
Your Kindness Train Conductors Lynne and Pam
Kindness is contagious and by being kind to others we have the power to create kindness around us! We have the ability to make a HUGE impact!
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Hi Lynne and Pam,
Great Challenge! I've done a version of this myself on the 355 tollway in Chicago's Northwest suburbs.
Several years ago Oprah talked about random acts of kindness. I decided to offer acts of kindness myself.
I would pull up to the toll booth staffed by an attendant whenever I happened to be on the tollway and pay for the toll of the car behind me. Sometimes there was a trucker with a big rig and I would pay that too.
It was so much fun to look in my review mirror as I pulled away and see the look of surprise on the face of the person trying to pay his or her toll when they were told the car in front had paid it.
Once or twice I had people pass me waving and smiling their thanks.
All Aboard Indeed!
Blessings,
Nellie Moore, Womens Wellness Coach
www.wysewomen.com
Yesterday, after doing my Buddhist thing at the Friendship Center, a lady and I were walking out together, making small-talk, amazed that we got a full hour of chanting in.
She mentioned that she had to catch the bus and without thinking it over, I offered her a ride. She was reluctant to accept because it was out of my way, but I didn't have to twist her arm about it. Once she got over the surprise and when she was sure that I wouldn't be inconvenienced, she hopped in.
She kept thanking me and it was really no big deal. I just thought of how I loathe taking the bus and figured that this unexpected "free-ride" would make her feel good, which it did.
I think I felt even better, however, for doing something completely selfless. I gotta try it more often, I've got an itch for it now.
Nellie, what a cool thing to do. I can only imagine the looks of surprise and the warm feelings your kind act generated. Thank you so much for sharing!
Amanda, I would be willing to bet you dollars to donuts that the woman you gave a ride to shared your kindness with someone else. How awesome!!
Keep those acts of kindness coming and please keep sharing your stories so we can keep this train moving.
Thanks Pam. Yes, it was lots of fun. There were people who would go to great lengths to get in front of me to make sure I could see them smiling and waving. It did make me question my gifts because I did want them to pay attention to driving!
I happened to be in a hospital cafeteria recently. There was a young mother with two squirmy little ones, struggling to get through the line without the kids buying everything they saw. It seemed like she was worried about the cost of her food.
So, I gave the cashier some money and told her I would pay for the woman's food. I agreed to sit nearby to watch and ensure that there was enough money to pay. The cashier was excited to be in on the fun and agreed to keep my identity a secret.
It was heartwarming to see the woman's surprise when the cashier told her that her lunch was already paid for.
What an abundance of blessings for a small investment.
So, when I can I read and celebrate YOUR act of kindness?
Love and blessings,
Lynne
Lynne, what a sweet thing to do. I love it!
This past week I made it a point to smile at perfect strangers at the gym, hold the door open for others, I pulled a cart out of the cart stall for a woman behind me at the grocery store (which surprised the heck out of her), and offered to let someone else go in front of me in the check out line.
It was fun to see smiles!
Lynne and I would love to hear from you; what random acts of kindness have you committed lately?
Let's keep this train a movin'. :)
You know I find the strange looks received when I let someone go in front of me in the check out line interesting. It happened twice over the weekend. It is kind of sad to think that those looks may be because people are not used to kindness; that kind acts are becoming fewer and farther between.
I think it is time to erradicate those looks by doing more acts of kindness. Who's with me?
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