A man who is kind benefits himself,
but a cruel man hurts himself.
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'Practice Random Acts of Kindness'
1.
Almost as good
as planting cheques in banks
Send someone
a hand written note of thanks.
2.
For kindness knows
no particular hour or season
Make cards at home to send
your friends for no reason
3.
It might help
to keep one out of danger
If you buy a lottery ticket
for a stranger
4.
Warm up someone's heart
like a collagen heater
Put some coins in someone else’s
parking meter
5.
Show compassion
to some other fella
Buy coffee for your high street
'Big Issue' seller
6.
If Love thy neighbour is
what you pledge
Then ask to cut
your neighbour’s hedge
7.
How about you walk
your good friend’s dog.
Its possible whilst having a jog
8.
You might just be the cause
for promoting her
Give a compliment about your waitress
to her manager.
9.
Send someone
a small gift anonymously.
To spread joy around
contagiously
10.
On the road, when travelling
find someone to inspire
Stop and help someone
replace their flat tyre.
11.
Independently of position or rank
Kindly let someone
jump the queue at the bank.
12.
Bring a loving touch
to someone's day
Pay for the drinks
on the next table at a café.
13.
Spending money on another
is no act of treason
You could treat a friend to the cinema
for absolutely no reason.
14.
Almost everyone
could do with a treat
Give a huge tip to someone
who least expects it.
15.
As you would probably do
for your next of kin
Hold the train door open
for someone rushing to get in.
16.
To show gratitude
for the humble and meek
Write notes of appreciation
at least once a week.
17.
Talk to a homeless person
and have a “normal” conversation
Find out what
they like to do for recreation.
18.
Being in a hurry
is no excuse for not trying
Pick up some rubbish, from the road
that would otherwise. stay lying
19.
Acknowledge all souls
for their magnificence
Compliment a work colleague
for their excellence.
20.
Never on economic status
alone be reliant
Recommend a competitor
to a potential client.
21.
If someone's in a hurry
in the parking lot
Give another driver
your parking spot.
22.
A most useful act
without a doubt
Is to help an elderly neighbour
carry the rubbish out
23.
Whether it be am or pm
Tell all your family members
how much
you appreciate them.
24.
Leave a copy of
an interesting magazine
on a train
Or a spare umbrella for the rain
25.
Buy an inspirational book
for a friend
Such simple things
can make a broken heart mend.
26.
Even though some friendships
never last
Send a thank you note, to someone
who helped you in the past.
27.
What goes around
is sure to come around
So smile a lot.
And, if it seems too hard
simply ask yourself...'why not?!'
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Poetry by Rev. Bola A.
(copyright - 11.7.11 ARR)
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Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not
arrogant or rude. It does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable
or resentful; it does not rejoice at wrongdoing, but rejoices with the
truth. Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things,
endures all things.
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