Why is it that acts of kindness are so random?
It is as if being kind to others or receiving kindness from others is done so little in our world that we can only understand it as "Random." I don't understand why it is so random. Like, why is it such a bad thing to show kindness to someone? Or, how come when were being kind to someone without expecting anything in return it is counter-cultural? Rather than experiencing or being a part of "random" acts of kindness I think we should seek to live lives filled with days where we are intentionally kind to others.
What would happen if everyday we were intentionally kind to others even when we didn't feel like it? It is possible that nothing might happen at all. Or, in some cases, certain people might just see those who have shown them kindness as people that can be taken advantage of. At the same time it is also possible that simply by being kind a person's life might be changed. (Ok maybe not their entire life but at least their day) hmmm... I wonder what a person behind me in a line at starbucks would think if I told them I wanted to buy them their cup of coffee? The person might get all stubborn and say that they didn't need anyone to buy them anything, or they could just say no thanks, at which point I would insist and tell them I really wanted to. Maybe I should try that sometime. Honestly the worst that could happen is they let me buy them a coffee and then spend a little extra money. (Just to let you know if you ever see me behind you in a line feel free to offer to pay for my coffee I won't mind)
It's a bit ridiculous thinking about randomly trying to be intentionally kind to people every day. I can only imagine how hard this would be and yet how extremely rewarding it may be as well. But, I think in general it starts with realizing that the world is not all about "ME" but that it is about all of "US."
well here is just another random thought
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