Ronad Dahl says that if you think kind thoughts your face will light up and you will always look lovely. I tend to agree. I take it a step further, however, and think that if you share those thoughts you will actually be lovely. Actions speak louder than words, right?
TheDuck&TheOwl are poster children for speaking kindly of others. Each day they write eloquently and sincerely about the things that make them, and others, smile. When they asked to be involved in a random act of happiness (rah rah rah) promoting kindness, I almost did a happy dance.
The group of us created a dozen unique compliment cards, and then we took to the streets of the Midwest to spread some kindness. TheDuck&TheOwl worked their magic in Milwaukee, and I got busy in downtown Minneapolis.
Here are copies of the kindness cards I handed out:
City dwellers are famous for being absorbed up in their own minds and consumed by individual tasks. Let’s break the cycle and speak kindly to one another.
Wow, what an amazing act of kindness! This is something I’ve always wanted to do, but have never had the guts to do it (I’m a bit shy when approaching people sometimes). Kudos to you! I bet whoever was on the receiving end, had their day brightened up because of you. How inspirational!
Cheers!
Akshara
Simply Akshara
you could always try something sneaky, liking hiding sweet notes in books or something? if you were here i’d plan up something for us 🙂
what if someone took you up on that moving offer?? i bet people were so happy to get these kind notes!
ohlordy. you know, i came up with the compliment card because moving is my very least favorite activity. but i’d have to step it up in this case, huh??
Um, you are my total hero! What a fun experience and I’m sure you brightened so many people’s days! My bff once handed out cute Valentine’s cards on her way to work. The DC folks were a little surprised by the random act of kindness but totally appreciated it. I think it is so easy to go into the standard blank Metro Face when I’m out and about. Your sweet messages are a great reminder that personal connections are the best, even with strangers. So great!
i love the valentine’s day idea — i’m probably going to have to copycat your friend 🙂 and where in DC are you? I have family in Oakton 🙂
Jen, you’re just awesome. As well as awesomely stylish. Thanks so much for making the world a better and kinder place 🙂
this reply made me smile when it hit my inbox. thanks for beings sweet!! (you also inspired tomorrow’s post.. )
Wow, seriously? Now you’ve made ME smile 🙂
So true! I think so often it’s easy to criticise out loud, but keep good thoughts silent (you just have to read hotel-reviews to see that!)… I love this idea!
you make such a good point with the hotel reviews.. i’m inspired to write a post on this!!
This is amazing! Such a lovely thing to do!
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