September 12 … a louder Humility
Today, re-member a fundamental sense of Humility by beginning every statement &/or response to any question posed to you with either “Hmmm,” “I don’t know” or “I can’t be sure.”
September 13 … enCouraging re-Birth
Call an AIDS shelter &/or a shelter for abused women today and ask to be given the birth-dates and first names of some patrons there. Then go out and buy three (3) gifts for the next three (3) birthdays on that list. Then, during the day wrap up those presents, and later this evening give […]
September 14 … re-Cognizing the Rescuers
Go to a local fire station and thank your local firemen for the service they give your community. Take some small gifts for them with you when you go (make some of them non-perishable & remember to take enough for several shifts of fire-people) …
September 15 … spreading the Good News
Make a “Good News Bulletin” about the selfless services &/or acts of Kindness you have recently experienced, engaged, &/or witnessed. Then pass it along per post &/or email to your friends and acquaintances, encouraging them to engage in similar activities and asking them if they have any other ideas about how to ease the burdens […]
September 16 … Identifying your Self
This morning, make a large name-tag and write your name on it (“Hi! My name is ___”). Decorate it to the degree that others will notice it. Then wear your “Goodwill Badge” all day, while smiling & making eye-contact with everyone you meet … […]
September 17 … Sharing the Load
Go to a local shopping mall &/or supermarket and offer to carry other shoppers’ bags for them. Focus primarily on the elderly and the “stressed-out.” Offer until three (3) people accept … Remember to gently refuse any of their offers to pay you for your assistance.
September 18 … a criminal Kindness
Go to a local police station and copy down three (3) names from one of their posted “most wanted” lists. Thereafter obtain a flowering plant, insert a card of humble appreciation, sign the name of one of those “criminals” to the card, and leave the plant in the station to be found …
September 19 … Sustaining local Life
Obtain some high-quality bird-seed and feed the local birds this morning. Later during the day, get some high quality, non-salted nuts and feed the local squirrels as well …
September 20 … making Dreams True
Take a few minutes this morning and visualize your own personal “Vocation” (the one selfless job you would engage full-time if you were “wealthy enough”, if you “had enough time,” & if it “were possible” for you to do so). Take notes while you imagine performing it, being as detailed as possible … Now go […]
September 21 … a virtuous Vogue
Today’s focus is on true Balance … This morning, for at least part of your commute to work/school, walk “balance beam style” along a curb. At lunchtime, strike an unusual pose in public (one where you can remain comfortably in one place for some time) and remain there in complete silence for three (3) minutes […]
September 22 … Easing their Grief
Read the obituary section of your local paper this morning. Later during the day, send your sincere condolences to three (3) mourning families. Courageously include some gentle mention of the Blessings lying in wait at the core of every “tragedy” and wish all mourners a smooth transition from grief to future Happiness. Let them know […]
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