“Act as if what you do makes a difference. It does.” -William James
It’s February and what better way to start the month off than with expressions of love through kindness and friendship.
There can never be enough kindness in the world. It costs nothing to be kind and to act friendly. More often than not an act of kindness or friendship makes you feel good more than the person you are being kind to!
I’d like to suggest some ideas to extend kindness and friendship to those around you:
• Call or write a note to a friend you haven’t spoken to recently.
• Make a music playlist for a family member of their favorite tunes and give it to them.
• Thank your parents, siblings, and friends for being in your life. Let them know how much they mean to you.
• Be generous with compliments, smiles and hugs.
• Make a conscious effort to say “hi”, “good morning” or “have a nice day” to a stranger.
• Let someone go ahead of you in the grocery store.
• Play with a child.
• Be a friend who listens. Make eye contact and let them know you hear them.
• Give a pat on the back just because.
• Make someone laugh.
• Buy a couple of tickets to a movie, a concert or sports event and invite someone to go with you.
• Spend an afternoon with a friend or family member to catch up, have lunch, and be together.
Everyone is battling something, and we can never know what one person may be facing. Express love every chance you get this month. Be kind, extend friendship and as you brighten the day for someone else, your day will brighten.
Most of all enjoy yourself!
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