Acts of kindness is not a new concept. Most Americans grew up in a kind world where people loved and shared what they had with each other. As time went on, people became more distant and in their heads. But we still need kindness and love. Here are some examples that I came up with. I know you have your own ideas in your own way. We are called to love our neighbors as we love ourselves. The best way to love someone is by small acts of kindness. You have no idea what the impact of the smallest gesture can do.
I love doing random acts of kindness. When someone returns the act, I appreciate this more than anyone can realize. Helping others is one of the most happiest feelings that I know.
- Keep your friends even if you disagree with them. If you don’t like something they say, tell them before you cut them off as a friend. Everyone deserves respect especially our friends and family. Communication is key to having healthy friendships.
- Hold the door for others always. This simple act sounds disingenuous, but it is a gesture that says you care for someone else.
- Visit a friend or a family member
- Tell your children that you love them every chance you can
- Forgive someone
- Visit people in a nursing home or assisted living
- Be nice to your children – no more yelling, critical thinking, or physical punishment
- Stop complaining over ridiculous things
- Feed the birds
- Create Christmas cards for homeless, strangers and people in nursing homes
- Wash someone’s car
- Send someone flowers
- Order door dash for someone for dinner
- Invite family over for no reason
- Order pizza for your neighbor
- Stay honest – Honesty shows respect and love. Dishonesty hurts people.
- Be respectful of all opinions
- Bake cookies for your family and friends
- Drop off gifts at a shelter or a random family
- Take a dog for a walk
- Smile – a lot!
- Help someone to decorate the house for the holidays
- Share happy, kind messages on social media
- Put kind notes in library books for people to find
- Play board games with others
- Bring back kindness rocks
- Hug someone but ask first
- Donate toys and clothes
- Donate diapers to friends, family or an organization
- Send a text to a friend or family members reminding them how amazing they are
- Cook dinner for someone going through a hard time
- Organize someone house
- Help someone who has a disability
- Stay off your phone in front of company
- Go to Church – Church brings peace to others because we are meant to be a community.
- Pray
- Call your parents
- Listen to someone going through a difficult time
- Fill bags with essentials and deliver them to homeless
- Donate dog food to a shelter or a neighbor with dogs
- Donate blankets to a shelter
- Volunteer at churches
- Offer to help babysit kids for free. Try not to ask, but say, “Hey, can I stay with your kids so you can go out?” Bonus – for free!
I have been lonely and scared several times in my life. One act of kindness would have helped me very much. So, please remember to think about other people when you are at your lowest point. Praying for others can do remarkable things even if you can’t do anything physical to help. If you are capable of helping others, please try any of the suggestions above. Trust me – any act of kindness does not go unnoticed.
