Random Acts Of Kindness

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Thu Aug 27, 2009 9:06 am

I have found random acts of kindness to be one of the most personally fulfilling things I can do for others.

How do you pay it forward and how does that make you feel?

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Thu Aug 27, 2009 9:33 am

No one?

Theres a kid at work, very amiable and pleasant, a total goofball.

Hes not making much money and hes always running out of gas. I see him walking around the lunchroom eating white bread. Ive been hungry and it sucks.

Today Im making him a pork roast and Ill shred it for sandwiches and get him some fresh rolls and bring it to him tomorrow.

Easy to do, itll cost about 10 bucks and it will feel really good to lend a hand.

pinkchick · Post by **pinkchick** » Thu Aug 27, 2009 9:34 am

It´s good to do nice little things for others.

:-6:-6

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Thu Aug 27, 2009 9:35 am

pinkchick;1234787 wrote: It´s good to do nice little things for others.

:-6:-6

Your the master at it.

pinkchick · Post by **pinkchick** » Thu Aug 27, 2009 9:38 am

I have a very dear friend who lives close by. She doesnt have much at the moment. I make her dinner sometimes. I know she´d do the same for me.

pinkchick · Post by **pinkchick** » Thu Aug 27, 2009 9:41 am

Nomad;1234789 wrote: Your the master at it.

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Post by **Betty Boop** » Thu Aug 27, 2009 9:47 am

I do it all the time without thinking, I took my mate to uni at the beginning of this week as her exam was deferred due to a death in the family. She insisted I didn't have to but I wanted to although I had no need to make the one and a half hour round trip myself.

I've handed over money so friends children get fed when they've been going through tough times.

I've put money on peoples electric or gas keys so they can have some heating on.

I've taken a neighbour shopping when her husband was too ill to take her himself.

I've gone and bought food to give to beggars and their dogs in the street as I refuse to give them money.

I've handed over clothes that my children have grown out of to the local refuge or salvation army.

All little bits and pieces that I do without thinking really.

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Thu Aug 27, 2009 9:49 am

Betty Boop;1234795 wrote: I do it all the time without thinking, I took my mate to uni at the beginning of this week as her exam was deferred due to a death in the family. She insisted I didn't have to but I wanted to although I had no need to make the one and a half hour round trip myself.

I've handed over money so friends children get fed when they've been going through tough times.

I've put money on peoples electric or gas keys so they can have some heating on.

I've taken a neighbour shopping when her husband was too ill to take her himself.

I've gone and bought food to give to beggars and their dogs in the street as I refuse to give them money.

I've handed over clothes that my children have grown out of to the local refuge or salvation army.

All little bits and pieces that I do without thinking really.

Very very nice Boopster. Seriously, that gives me chills.

I had no clue you were such a thoughtful person. :p

flopstock · Post by **flopstock** » Thu Aug 27, 2009 11:38 am

I don't do anything for anyone else. The closest I come is doing something for the me I imagine in their shoes.. so it's really kinda selfish, don't ya know?

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Thu Aug 27, 2009 11:56 am

Spock helped with my website out of the kindness of his heart. It was tremendously appreciated.

chonsigirl · Post by **chonsigirl** » Thu Aug 27, 2009 11:58 am

Spot is a very nice guy.

Come to think of it, so are you Nomad.

Random Acts of Kindness, I dunno. Teachers help each other out all week long preparing their classes.

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Thu Aug 27, 2009 12:00 pm

chonsigirl;1234828 wrote: Spot is a very nice guy.

Come to think of it, so are you Nomad.

Random Acts of Kindness, I dunno. Teachers help each other out all week long preparing their classes.

Spot is a nice guy. And oh so many other things.

OpenMind · Post by **OpenMind** » Thu Aug 27, 2009 12:57 pm

I was raised to keep my alms private and I always give privately. I give according to how I am directed by my spirit because I do not have enough to give to everyone in need. The only people who know are those that receive my alms.

It is nothing to be proud of to live in a society where there are people who are homeless and hungry.

buttercup · Post by **buttercup** » Thu Aug 27, 2009 1:51 pm

I was also raised that way OM.

along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Thu Aug 27, 2009 2:32 pm

Opportunities to express kindness to others are usually spontaneous and unexpected. We don't wake up in the mornings with the thought, "Who can I be kind to today?"

Kindness can be the simple act of smiling to another, or saying, "hello", or looking them in the eyes when they speak to you .........just acknowledging that the other person exists. And for that moment, however brief, they were special to you.

Accountable · Post by **Accountable** » Thu Aug 27, 2009 7:33 pm

flopstock;1234821 wrote: I don't do anything for anyone else. The closest I come is doing something for the me I imagine in their shoes.. so it's really kinda selfish, don't ya know?

Everyone should be as selfish as you. :-6:-6:-6

I enjoy helping strangers. I figure I've already won my friends over, so screw'em. :sneaky:

When I am going back to my car after shopping, I look for someone who can't find a parking space and point out where I am parked so they can have it next.

Since I am tall, I always help others reach stuff on the top shelf with a smile.

If I see someone in the hall at school looking down or lost in thought I belt out a hearty "SMILE!!" and beam my own to show them how it's done.

Usually I add a little something like "Smile! The day's almost over!" or something like that.

I never pass a person struggling with a heavy load without helping, holding a door open if nothing else.

Being nice makes me feel good.

hoppy · Post by **hoppy** » Thu Aug 27, 2009 8:20 pm

I haven't beat up, run over or shot liberal 'crat since I became disabled and I don't feel good about it.

qsducks · Post by **qsducks** » Thu Aug 27, 2009 8:33 pm

Accountable;1234929 wrote: Everyone should be as selfish as you. :-6:-6:-6

I enjoy helping strangers. I figure I've already won my friends over, so screw'em. :sneaky:

When I am going back to my car after shopping, I look for someone who can't find a parking space and point out where I am parked so they can have it next.

Since I am tall, I always help others reach stuff on the top shelf with a smile.

If I see someone in the hall at school looking down or lost in thought I belt out a hearty "SMILE!!" and beam my own to show them how it's done.

Usually I add a little something like "Smile! The day's almost over!" or something like that.

I never pass a person struggling with a heavy load without helping, holding a door open if nothing else.

Being nice makes me feel good.

Oh man, where are you at the grocery store...I'm only 5'4" and have to step on the lower shelf to get what I want. As for the parking spot, I do the same thing & when someone has forgotten their discount key card I let them use mine (free turkey in the end for me:sneaky:)....I also say hello to anybody walking down the street...in the end they remember you & say hi back next time.

fuzzywuzzy · Post by **fuzzywuzzy** » Fri Aug 28, 2009 2:58 am

Oh, I find this thread sad ...when did being a human being translate to .."random acts of kindness" like it's a brand name of going out of your way .........i don't get it ..just do the biz and get over it for gods sake.!!!!!!!

Sorry just makes me mad ....the fact I didn't snot someone at a party last night and smiled politely at him WAS my random act of kindness ...how's that ?

that's all I got right now because we forget that it's how you're supposed to be ..it's not a big deal . GEESH!!!

just make the bloody sandwhich for gods sake ... In need , will help ...you don't need a bloody knighthood for heavens sake !!!

How about the person who never says NO. Are they acting out of a "random act of kindness" .....I want to see a run down of the psychology of people who constantly do " random acts of kindness. " Maybe they are normal and we are the ones who aren't

Sorry just how I feel.:-5

Accountable · Post by **Accountable** » Fri Aug 28, 2009 3:33 am

fuzzywuzzy;1235013 wrote: Oh, I find this thread sad
That's because you're a gloomy gus.

Random hugs for the Fuzz, everybody!!

:yh_hugs :yh_hugs :yh_hugs :yh_hugs :yh_hugs :yh_hugs :yh_hugs

Post by **spot** » Fri Aug 28, 2009 4:36 am

fuzzywuzzy;1235013 wrote: the fact I didn't snot someone at a party last night and smiled politely at him WAS my random act of kindnessSomeone pass the girl a handkerchief please!

OpenMind · Post by **OpenMind** » Fri Aug 28, 2009 2:32 pm

fuzzywuzzy;1235013 wrote: Oh, I find this thread sad ...when did being a human being translate to .."random acts of kindness" like it's a brand name of going out of your way .........i don't get it ..just do the biz and get over it for gods sake.!!!!!!!

Sorry just makes me mad ....the fact I didn't snot someone at a party last night and smiled politely at him WAS my random act of kindness ...how's that ?

that's all I got right now because we forget that it's how you're supposed to be ..it's not a big deal . GEESH!!!

just make the bloody sandwhich for gods sake ... In need , will help ...you don't need a bloody knighthood for heavens sake !!!

How about the person who never says NO. Are they acting out of a "random act of kindness" .....I want to see a run down of the psychology of people who constantly do " random acts of kindness. " Maybe they are normal and we are the ones who aren't

Sorry just how I feel.:-5

I think it's because we've gone past the basic animal stage. We are prone to empathy - 'but for the grace of god go I', etc.

Who knows? On the other side of the coin, we are capable of greater violence, hatred and destruction than any animal.

Today, I was subjected to someone's sarcasm, yet the circumstances were almost entirely created by that person. Almost pure irony.

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Fri Aug 28, 2009 7:26 pm

OpenMind;1234844 wrote: I was raised to keep my alms private and I always give privately. I give according to how I am directed by my spirit because I do not have enough to give to everyone in need. The only people who know are those that receive my alms.

It is nothing to be proud of to live in a society where there are people who are homeless and hungry.

I get that and I appreciate your subtle quiet style. I started the thread thinking maybe it would inspire one or two. Light a fire so to speak, put it in peoples minds because its easy to forget.

qsducks · Post by **qsducks** » Fri Aug 28, 2009 8:09 pm

Betty Boop;1234795 wrote: I do it all the time without thinking, I took my mate to uni at the beginning of this week as her exam was deferred due to a death in the family. She insisted I didn't have to but I wanted to although I had no need to make the one and a half hour round trip myself.

I've handed over money so friends children get fed when they've been going through tough times.

I've put money on peoples electric or gas keys so they can have some heating on.

I've taken a neighbour shopping when her husband was too ill to take her himself.

I've gone and bought food to give to beggars and their dogs in the street as I refuse to give them money.

I've handed over clothes that my children have grown out of to the local refuge or salvation army.

All little bits and pieces that I do without thinking really.

All of Quin's hand me downs go to a friend who has 4 boys younger than him.

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Fri Aug 28, 2009 8:11 pm

qsducks;1235250 wrote: All of Quin's hand me downs go to a friend who has 4 boys younger than him.

You should put an Oreo in each pocket. You couldnt put a price on that kind of treasure.

qsducks · Post by **qsducks** » Fri Aug 28, 2009 8:15 pm

Nomad;1235253 wrote: You should put an Oreo in each pocket. You couldnt put a price on that kind of treasure.

Annie washes all the clothes...can't imagine that mess.:wah:

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Fri Aug 28, 2009 8:17 pm

qsducks;1235256 wrote: Annie washes all the clothes...can't imagine that mess.:wah:

Then put an Oreo in a ziploc then put it in each pocket. Give the kid a cookie will ya !

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Fri Aug 28, 2009 8:22 pm

I've always been a very caring person, if I see someone in need, I'm there to help.

to many to list for acts of kindness.

the best is helping seniors who sometimes just can't do it on their own.

best one was helping a senior try to get to her car while pushing a huge cart of plants, I grabbed her cart and her arm, took her to her car, make her sit down and I loaded up her cart for her ......she was so thankful, she had never had help that way.

helping children when they are running in the middle of the road, I will dash out and lead them to the sidewalk.

everyone needs help once in awhile, so why not?

one day I will to.

to many to list of how many animals I have helped over the years.

qsducks · Post by **qsducks** » Fri Aug 28, 2009 8:23 pm

Nomad;1235257 wrote: Then put an Oreo in a ziploc then put it in each pocket. Give the kid a cookie will ya !

I give my friend at least 3 trash bags full of clothes...she's lucking out this year...a winter coat is in one:wah:

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Fri Aug 28, 2009 8:48 pm

Odie;1235258 wrote: the best is helping seniors who sometimes just can't do it on their own.

You mean like a reach around?

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Fri Aug 28, 2009 9:04 pm

Nomad;1235270 wrote: You mean like a reach around?

how old do you think I am?:sneaky:

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Fri Aug 28, 2009 9:09 pm

Odie;1235274 wrote: how old do you think I am?:sneaky:

I know your not old but you know how it is, the the hormones start racing and next thing you know your ripping some guys diapers off. Happens.

qsducks · Post by **qsducks** » Fri Aug 28, 2009 9:22 pm

Nomad;1235277 wrote: I know your not old but you know how it is, the the hormones start racing and next thing you know your ripping some guys diapers off. Happens.

:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl how would you know? I can just see the cover of the National Enquirer "Woman runs around ripping diapers off old men in plant store":yh_rotfl and you know who reads those mags....us...the ones with enquiring minds.:wah:

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Fri Aug 28, 2009 9:25 pm

qsducks;1235288 wrote: :yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl how would you know? I can just see the cover of the National Enquirer "Woman runs around ripping diapers off old men in plant store":yh_rotfl and you know who reads those mags....us...the ones with enquiring minds.:wah:

You should ask the mods to delete the whole thread. Its making you look bad.

qsducks · Post by **qsducks** » Fri Aug 28, 2009 9:32 pm

Nomad;1235290 wrote: You should ask the mods to delete the whole thread. Its making you look bad.

:yh_rotfl My daughter's friend said I was giddy tonight....no just my usual sane self.:yh_rotfl

Accountable · Post by **Accountable** » Sat Aug 29, 2009 4:29 am

qsducks;1235256 wrote: Annie washes all the clothes...can't imagine that mess.:wah:
You give her dirty clothes??!?

:wah::wah:

qsducks · Post by **qsducks** » Sat Aug 29, 2009 6:26 am

Accountable;1235341 wrote: You give her dirty clothes??!?

:wah::wah:

No!!!! She just likes to rewash them. I do it when we get hand me downs also.:wah:

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Sat Aug 29, 2009 6:44 am

Nomad;1235277 wrote: I know your not old but you know how it is, the the hormones start racing and next thing you know your ripping some guys diapers off. Happens.

been there, done that......:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl

flopstock · Post by **flopstock** » Sat Aug 29, 2009 10:48 am

A grandpa brought the grandkids with him to our garage sale yesterday. the four year old boy is clutching this dollar and looking through all the remote control cars and motorcycles my daughters brother had abandoned at my house years ago.. his older sister is explaining to him that he needs to look at the little hot wheels and such instead..

I explained to her that the actual rule of sale here was that if a sister and brother would promise to play with them together, they were free (1 each)to a good home. He could barely carry the motorcycle and she let him pick out hers.., but grandpa was more then happy to help them carry remotes... kept telling me it just didn't seen 'right' to be letting them do that..

Yeah? felt real right to me..

:-6

And that's what I'm talkin' about..:p it's all about how it makes ME feel.

cars · Post by **cars** » Sat Aug 29, 2009 11:46 am

flopstock;1235453 wrote: A grandpa brought the grandkids with him to our garage sale yesterday. the four year old boy is clutching this dollar and looking through all the remote control cars and motorcycles my daughters brother had abandoned at my house years ago.. his older sister is explaining to him that he needs to look at the little hot wheels and such instead..

I explained to her that the actual rule of sale here was that if a sister and brother would promise to play with them together, they were free (1 each)to a good home. He could barely carry the motorcycle and she let him pick out hers.., but grandpa was more then happy to help them carry remotes... kept telling me it just didn't seen 'right' to be letting them do that..

Yeah? felt real right to me..

:-6

And that's what I'm talkin' about..:p it's all about how it makes ME feel.

Good for you flop, you're really a nice, kind Human being!!!

When I see kids are involved buying a little something by themselves for themselves at a store, and they come up a little short, I'll just drop a dollar or two on the counter and say, have a happy day little one! Their "smiles" make it all worth while!:)

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Sun Aug 30, 2009 6:35 am

flopstock;1235453 wrote:

And that's what I'm talkin' about..:p it's all about how it makes ME feel.

A guy at work was telling me he brought the family to the state fair. All the kids wanted to do was go on the rides. He never got to get a corn dog and cheese curds so he was mad at everyone for ruining his day. Little bastards.

flopstock · Post by **flopstock** » Sun Aug 30, 2009 9:51 am

Nomad;1235599 wrote: A guy at work was telling me he brought the family to the state fair. All the kids wanted to do was go on the rides. He never got to get a corn dog and cheese curds so he was mad at everyone for ruining his day. Little bastards. Took littleone and her friend to the local county fair, where her dad was showing cattle. It had lots of rides. Dad bought them each a wrist band and we walked around for four hours while they rode everything that wasn't 'too little' for them. They rode the ones that made me and him want to throw up just watching them several times each... they'd get off and go right back in line..:wah:

Told them no food until they were done with the upside down ones:yh_sick:yh_sick

By time we left and I have a box of taffy stuffed down in one of those bags they give you when you are walking through the exhibits..(diabetes? me?:sneaky:) and the huge elephant ears ... those were most impressive.. kids couldn't believe i fit them into the bag..

Post by **spot** » Sun Aug 30, 2009 2:29 pm

Ian;1235669 wrote: Intelligence is within the Heart, this is within the heart, your heart knows when you have done bad, you know within yourself what is kindness, hatred is external that acts like a mirror reflection and not the true who we are

Kindness is a universal force and not for changing but easily still.

Respect one and all.... ian

None here mate, that's utterly meaningless. Or is "heart" nothing to do with that pump in your chest?

That was spot's Random Act Of Unkindness for the day.

flopstock · Post by **flopstock** » Sun Aug 30, 2009 6:23 pm

spot;1235740 wrote: None here mate, that's utterly meaningless. Or is "heart" nothing to do with that pump in your chest?

That was spot's Random Act Of Unkindness for the day.

I confess that neither makes a drop of sense to this old lady..:-2:p

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Sun Aug 30, 2009 6:25 pm

flopstock;1235831 wrote: I confess that neither makes a drop of sense to this old lady..:-2:p

See and I was thinking Im just missing something.

Accountable · Post by **Accountable** » Sun Aug 30, 2009 6:28 pm

Nomad;1235834 wrote: See and I was thinking Im just missing something.
http://www.forumgarden.com/forums/1235773-post31.html :yh_glasse

Clodhopper · Post by **Clodhopper** » Mon Aug 31, 2009 6:26 am

I did something nice recently. Not telling though.