I decided today I absolutely LOVE huge acts of compassion - when some one goes ALL out to show they really, truly and absolutely care - or at the very least they want to make you feel really special. They meticulously plan something especially for you, like a surprise party, or they buy a huge, perfect gift that costs hundreds of dollars, or they bring you to a super nice dinner that cost more than working twelve hours at a job like Citysports. Whatever it is, you know they put a ton of effort into just for you. And that feels great. After all, as wonderful as you are, you deserve it =)
Yes, I absolutely LOVE times like this. It feels nice to be blown off my rocker.
But what I love even more, and what I've been seeing more and more lately, is random, small acts of kindness that come completely out of nowhere and put that huge, hanger mouth smile on my face.
Such as when your best friend hides a good luck note for nationals in your transition bag
Such as when your boyfriend walks you down Comm. Ave at 3 am to make sure you get to your meeting point safely...or surprises you at the airport after a trainwreck of a trip...or spends the afternoon assembling your bike for you when he knows you haven't found the time all week.
Such as all the strangers who held doors open for me and picked up my stuff when I was on crutches
Such as when your sister sends you your favorite flowers in the mail
Such as when your mom sends you an e-mail to tell you that your blog is the hi-light of her day.
Such as a new note on your whiteboard from your roommate that makes you smile after a long day at work...sometimes paired with a truffle.
Such as when a co-worker finishes your inventory while you go on break
Such as a random old friend dropping you a note just to say hi and let you know she thinks about you often and hopes you're doing well.
Such as a heartfelt compliment disguised as playful banter.
Sometimes I think all the world needs is a little random kindness.
love love love,
me
Yes, I absolutely LOVE times like this. It feels nice to be blown off my rocker.
But what I love even more, and what I've been seeing more and more lately, is random, small acts of kindness that come completely out of nowhere and put that huge, hanger mouth smile on my face.
Such as when your best friend hides a good luck note for nationals in your transition bag
Such as when your boyfriend walks you down Comm. Ave at 3 am to make sure you get to your meeting point safely...or surprises you at the airport after a trainwreck of a trip...or spends the afternoon assembling your bike for you when he knows you haven't found the time all week.
Such as all the strangers who held doors open for me and picked up my stuff when I was on crutches
Such as when your sister sends you your favorite flowers in the mail
Such as when your mom sends you an e-mail to tell you that your blog is the hi-light of her day.
Such as a new note on your whiteboard from your roommate that makes you smile after a long day at work...sometimes paired with a truffle.
Such as when a co-worker finishes your inventory while you go on break
Such as a random old friend dropping you a note just to say hi and let you know she thinks about you often and hopes you're doing well.
Such as a heartfelt compliment disguised as playful banter.
Sometimes I think all the world needs is a little random kindness.
love love love,
me
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