It is World Kindness Day – be kind to one another today. The Morning Thing 11/14/16

NOVEMBER 13TH IS WORLD KINDNESS DAY!

A global 24-hour celebration dedicated to paying-it-forward and focusing on the good.

Today is a special day – a day to show kindness to others. What can you do? Here are some ideas from www.lifehack.org

Put them into practice and also create your own:

1. Send someone a hand written note of thanks.
2. Make a card at home and send it to a friend for no reason.
3. Put some coins in someone else’s parking meter.
4. Buy a coffee for someone.
5. Cut your neighbor’s grass.
6. Walk your friend’s dog.
7. Give a compliment about your waiter / waitress to his / her manager.
8. Send someone a small gift anonymously.
9. Stop and help someone replace their flat tire.
10. Let someone jump the line at the bank.
11. Treat a friend to the movies for no reason.
12. Give a huge tip to someone when they least expect it.
13. Give up your seat for someone, not just an elderly person.
14. Write notes of appreciation at least once a week.
15. Talk to a homeless person and have a “normal” conversation.
16. Pick up some trash in the road which would otherwise be lying around.
17. Compliment a work colleague for their excellence.
18. Recommend a competitor to a potential client.
19. Give another driver your parking spot.
20. Give a piece of fruit to a delivery person.
21. Help an elderly neighbor carry the trash out.
22. Tell all your family members how much your appreciate them.
23. Leave a copy of an interesting book on a train / bus.
24. Buy an inspirational book for a friend.
25. Send a thank you note to a person who has helped you in the past.
26. Smile a lot.

Here are some pictures and messages that you can share on social media today for #WorldKindnessDay
Find more at www.randomactsofkindness.org