Although the economic situation may be uncertain, simple acts of kindness may be one of the few supplies we have an abundance of. A generous act, whether it be by a close friend or a complete stranger that we've never met, can brighten the mood of both giver and receiver.
Here's an example of one: At the produce stand at the Wachovia building downtown in Atlanta, GA, two strangers paid for an elderly woman’s purchase. They apparently didn’t know each other and/or her but split the cost between them. The act touched many people, including the elderly woman.
I'm sure that we've all been touched in one way or another, whether we have done something for somebody else or they have done something for us. Offering to pay bills. Picking up the tab in a restaurant. Buying clothes and supplies for people who are poor or homeless. Helping somebody carry groceries to their car. Mailing a card/letter to or visiting somebody who lives alone. Visiting elderly or disabled people who are in the hospital or live in a nursing home. Babysitting the young ones in an emergency. Giving a ride to somebody who lacks transportation. Lending an ear to somebody who needs to get something off their chest.
The opportunities are endless.
Well said, my friend - well said.
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