The kindness challenge

Hurting people hurt people. It's a vicious cycle that's a tough one to break. The more I pay attention to hurting people, the more I see it's a serious problem in the world today. I would venture to say there are more hurting people than happy people unfortunetly. With that in mind I have challenged myself to every single day go out of my way to reach out every single chance I get. For example, today I'm checking out at the grocery store and the guy bagging the groceries begins bragging about the $3 tip he received earlier. The lady ringing me up rolled her eyes. So I smiled and said "I'm guessing you didn't get a tip today!". That opened the door for her to vent her frustrations. I told her she was doing a great job and I hope she wound up having a wonderful day. We even talked about how selfish the world has become and she shared with how hateful people can be to her. So I smiled and chatted with her, and I truely believe the little things can make all the difference.

Or another example. I was in "Krystal" in Ooltawah, TN yesterday and I have to say it was the cleanest, friendliest Krystal I have ever been to. The sweet lady serving me brought my food to me and everything. I told her that I thought she had the best Krystal around and how much I appreciated how friendly she was and how clean her store was. She beamed with delight and asked that I tell her district manager who was sitting nearby.

I challenge you to go the extra mile every day and do something kind. If it's simply complimenting someone's sweater, or letting the person in line behind you with a gallon of milk (when your buggy is full) break in front of you, or calling the friend who you know has had a tough time lately and saying "I had you on my mind, how are you?", do it! I believe if we all did just a little more in the kindness department we could change the world!

We need to stop being so selfish. If you pay attention to that you will notice how so many people are so wrapped up in themselves. Stop that! Reach out, love your neighbor, and it will come back to you full circle!

Here's the cool part! I PROMISE YOU, that when you do something kind it will relieve your stress, it will make you smile, it will make you forget about whatever problems you may be facing. Get your mind of yourself and do something for someone else. Try it, I challenge you!