Plant Good Seeds, Grow Good Deeds
I have always admired the concept of "paying it forward" and my family takes
every opportunity to do so. We have compiled a short list of ideas to make the
world a better place. Some may wonder why plant good seeds and participate
in good deeds...One it feels great, Two it contributes positively to your fellow
human, and Three...it is the essence of good karma that "what goes around comes
around." We have actually engaged in the following wave of human kindness:
To alleviate dissonance of going into your wallet and having one hundred-one
thought processes of why not to give to a suspected homeless person, keep
spare change readily available for such an opportunity.
Practice "road respect," not "road rage." The next time someone needs
to get in front of just allow them to do so with a friendly nod or gesture.
Take a few seconds to complete a comment card on behalf of an employee
that delivers exemplary service. A tip is also appreciated.
Stand up for someone.
Buy movie tickets for someone behind you.
Taking a family member's friend on vacation or a family outing with
you.
Occasionally give one of your professional services pro bono.
Be a mentor.
Pay your parent's mortgage for a month or two.
Help a student with tuition.
Treat a police officer to a snack.
Read to the elderly.
Leave a huge tip at dinner.
Give a lottery ticket to a stranger.
Pay the Toll/Parking for the car in back of you.
Return the grocery cart for someone at the supermarket.
Do something nice for someone and don't let them know who it is.
Talk to the shyest person you know.
Allow someone in front of you in line.
Donate blood.
Make someone smile.
Make someone laugh.
Forgive some who may have wronged you in the past.
Do a favor for someone.
Read Lessons in Uncommon Sense by Dr. Adolph Brown, and then give the
book to a stranger.
