Comments on: The 40-Day Random Act Of Kindness Experiment http://www.simplemarriage.net/the-40-day-random-act-of-kindness-experiment.html Keep it simple. Make it better. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 03:01:21 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Jennifer http://www.simplemarriage.net/the-40-day-random-act-of-kindness-experiment.html#comment-561 Jennifer Sun, 15 Jun 2008 02:28:35 +0000 http://www.simplemarriage.net/?p=115#comment-561 A great idea. I am also working on the 21-day complaint-free challenge. It has been a life-changing experience. Ironically, yesterday -- before having read this entry -- my daughter and I were out for an evening walk. Serendipitously, we passed a bus just as an elderly woman was descending, carrying two shopping bags in addition to her purse. "Would you like some help carrying your bags," I asked, before she had noticed us. She turned to me, with wonder and a smile on her face and said, "Yes." As we walked her home, she told us that she was 81. She couldn't walk very fast, but we were in no hurry. After we had completed our random act of kindness, my daughter said, "I would never have thought of doing that." It made us both feel great. Today, I went to a memorial service for the mother of a former colleague. Though my friend lived on the other side of the city, there was no question that I would go. I have learned recently that we go the funerals not for the people who have passed on, but for those who remain. I had met my friend's mom only once, but I was there to show my friend how much I care. I think that's enough to qualify as two days in a row. You could add the first example (offer to help someone carry his/her bags) to your list. One more thing: this is the first time I have posted a comment to a blog. Congratulations on a great idea and thanks for a great post. A great idea. I am also working on the 21-day complaint-free challenge. It has been a life-changing experience. Ironically, yesterday — before having read this entry — my daughter and I were out for an evening walk. Serendipitously, we passed a bus just as an elderly woman was descending, carrying two shopping bags in addition to her purse. “Would you like some help carrying your bags,” I asked, before she had noticed us. She turned to me, with wonder and a smile on her face and said, “Yes.” As we walked her home, she told us that she was 81. She couldn’t walk very fast, but we were in no hurry. After we had completed our random act of kindness, my daughter said, “I would never have thought of doing that.” It made us both feel great. Today, I went to a memorial service for the mother of a former colleague. Though my friend lived on the other side of the city, there was no question that I would go. I have learned recently that we go the funerals not for the people who have passed on, but for those who remain. I had met my friend’s mom only once, but I was there to show my friend how much I care. I think that’s enough to qualify as two days in a row. You could add the first example (offer to help someone carry his/her bags) to your list. One more thing: this is the first time I have posted a comment to a blog. Congratulations on a great idea and thanks for a great post.

]]> By: Laurie http://www.simplemarriage.net/the-40-day-random-act-of-kindness-experiment.html#comment-559 Laurie Fri, 13 Jun 2008 04:28:44 +0000 http://www.simplemarriage.net/?p=115#comment-559 I made it through day two! :O) Only 38 more to go! Can I keep up this pace? I made it through day two! :O) Only 38 more to go! Can I keep up this pace?

]]> By: deborah http://www.simplemarriage.net/the-40-day-random-act-of-kindness-experiment.html#comment-553 deborah Thu, 12 Jun 2008 22:44:53 +0000 http://www.simplemarriage.net/?p=115#comment-553 Corey, You are so right it does make the world a better place. This is not random acts but I deliver Meals on Wheels every week and these people are so excited to see someone. I know for sure I am the only person some of these folks see all day. I think they enjoy the brief visit more than the lunch. Since my kids are out of school I took my kids along this week and it was a real treat for the folks to see the kids and hopefully my kids got something out of it as well. So keep passing on the peace and love. Namaste Corey,

You are so right it does make the world a better place. This is not random acts but I deliver Meals on Wheels every week and these people are so excited to see someone. I know for sure I am the only person some of these folks see all day. I think they enjoy the brief visit more than the lunch. Since my kids are out of school I took my kids along this week and it was a real treat for the folks to see the kids and hopefully my kids got something out of it as well. So keep passing on the peace and love.
Namaste

]]> By: Laurie http://www.simplemarriage.net/the-40-day-random-act-of-kindness-experiment.html#comment-545 Laurie Thu, 12 Jun 2008 03:05:14 +0000 http://www.simplemarriage.net/?p=115#comment-545 It looks like the acts don't need to be for someone in particular. For example if you give some clothes to the Good Will, you don't know who will benefit. That's ok right? I will start off with my first one: Thanks Corey for all you've done for me. You have made a difference in my life and I can never repay you for the gift you have given me. I am enjoying life more than I ever thought possible. Thank you. God Bless. It looks like the acts don’t need to be for someone in particular. For example if you give some clothes to the Good Will, you don’t know who will benefit. That’s ok right?

I will start off with my first one:

Thanks Corey for all you’ve done for me. You have made a difference in my life and I can never repay you for the gift you have given me. I am enjoying life more than I ever thought possible. Thank you. God Bless.

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