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Make a Random Acts of Kindness List
"A tree is known by its fruit; a man by his deeds. A good deed is never lost; he who sows courtesy reaps friendship, and he who plants kindness gathers love." - Saint Basil
Take a couple minutes to think about how the kindness of your family and friends, and even strangers has made a difference in your life. Think about how the smallest acts of kindness you’ve received have made an impact on you. Well, you can become part of the circle of kindness. Just make a commitment to creating more kindness in your everyday life. Take some time to jot down all the kindness ideas you can think of - and then perform them!
Benefits
Once you become more aware of the many ways you can be kind to others, you’ll be more conscious about how you treat those you come in contact with on a daily basis, and most likely, you’ll make more of an effort to perform random acts of kindness. With every act you carry out, you'll be contributing to making the world a better place.
Step It Up
Brainstorm and then make a list of all the ways you can practice kindness. Then, set a goal for yourself and work to complete the ideas on the list! Share the list with your friends and encourage them to start their own kindness list.
Keep It Simple
Keep a list of the acts of kindness you see that are performed by those around you. Did a classmate smile at you today? Has someone every held the door for you? Did a friend or parent listen to you last time you were struggling with something? Be inspired by the ways others are kind!
Related Resources
- 29 ways to carry out random acts of kindness every day.
- Get inspiration from the kindness ideas here on www.randomactsofkindness.org and make a list of the acts of kindness you’d like to start taking part in.
Comments
I'm going to do this for my birthday. Between 7/20 and 7/28 I will perform 53 random acts of kindness half of which will be anonymous. I'm using this site and your great ideas :)
Posted 10 months ago by Webbie from Florida
I am also doing this for my birthday! 29 Random acts of kindness for unexpecting strangers! So looking forward to it...
Posted 10 months ago by Yolandi from Windhoek, Namibia
I like the thought of doing it for your birthday. The only problem with that is my b-day has already passed this year. I will just have to do 25 RAK's before the year is up. If I finish those I will do more.
Posted 10 months ago by Amber from USA
Totally going to do this and my birthday has already passed as well. But I will be doing a short list before the end of the year and another one for my birthday next year. Awesome idea!!!
Posted 7 months ago by Alexis from North Carolina/New York (will be back and forth)
I'm doing the same for my birthday...I'm turning 55...I'm SO excited!
Posted 5 months ago by Kathy from California
This website is truly inspiring to me, and just to see all of the great comments from people everywhere wanting to start a movement and see a change in our world is amazing. It only takes one step to make a difference in someones life. Thank you to all who are trying.
Posted 5 months ago by A Helping Hand from Illinois
Part of our New Year's Resolutions - 1 conscious RAK per week for 52 weeks.
Posted 5 months ago by Missy from OH
My 2013 New Years Resolution is to challenge myself to doing 31 RAK - one each day during the month of January.
Posted 5 months ago by Diane from Ridgefield
I first saw on pinterst. your site has great ideas. I'm doing 40 before my 40th bday!
Posted 4 months ago by Lisa from Philly