My goal for today was to smile at every person, even when I didn’t feel like it. I made it about 90%. I managed to thank people for their assistance.
And it wasn’t always easy. Sometimes, with some people, smiling was hard.
Just a smile to every person I saw today. That was my act of kindness.
I am learning that I have to stay in that calm, trusting space to be kind. If I focus on staying in that place, I am kinder in general. I find that people respond to my calm. It’s almost as if simply being calm is an act of kindness in itself.
Interesting, eh?
3 responses so far ↓
1 Rileyberry // Jan 9, 2008 at 4:07 pm
You do emit a sense of calm, and that in and of itsself is VERY calming. It’s your voice. It’s almost hypnotic.
2 storyteller // Jan 10, 2008 at 2:13 pm
I found your project through Claudia’s T-13 this morning and love the concept. Reading your post reminds me of Thich Nhat Hanh’s book PEACE IN EVERY STEP. I believe that smiling raises our own happiness level as it increases the joy in others.
Hugs and blessings,
3 Admin // Jan 10, 2008 at 6:31 pm
Rileyberry - yeessss… paasss meee yourrrr walllletttt.
Storyteller - Welcome. I’ll look forward to your joining our little project. I do love Thich Nhat Hanh. He’s just cool.
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