August 23 … distributing Inspiration

Make nine (9) hand-written copies of an inspirational quote or saying.  Spruce them up by coloring them, adding designs, glue & glitter, etc … Then, during the day today, distribute these nine wisdoms to three friends, three associates, & three complete strangers, encouraging them all to decorate their own Wonder-notes & pass them along to […]

August 24 … “Simmering” the Soul

Wake and “simmer” in bed for 15 minutes this morning — vividly intend to Do Good today, thinking of ways that you could be courageously altruistic.  Then set out to look for similar opportunities.  When they arrive, fulfill them … This evening, go to bed and “simmer” for 15 minutes more before sleeping — Be […]

August 25 … the local Pilgrimage

This morning, get out a local map (or look at one on the Internet) and find the “holiest” spot in your town or region (you are allowed to be completely arbitrary in your choosing).  Then, later this afternoon take a pilgrimage to that location — go on foot, walk alone, and travel there “on Faith” […]

August 26 … the Cleaning Spirit

Take some clean soft rags, a squeegee, and a pail of soap & water to a local parking lot today and anonymously clean others’ car windows for one hour …

August 27 … Caring for the Weary

This morning, make a large sign that reads “Free Foot Cleansing” … Later in the day, take some high-quality soap, some high-quality massage oil, and a plastic tub to somewhere public (near some water).  Then sit down there with your sign and offer passersby free foot cleansings (If the whole “feet thing” is too much […]

August 28 … Giving the Gratitude

This morning (or if need be the night before), go outside your home and gather a small bag of rocks (any rocks will do, and yet the more unusual &/or beautiful, the better).  Bring them inside, choose 18 of the “prettiest” ones, and wash them thoroughly (rubbing them thereafter with a pleasant smelling essential oil […]

August 29 – the Good Books

Buy (or make) a book on Kindness, write a note in the preface about the joys of selfless Service, insert a $5 bill with your favorite Kindness-Tip written on it, and leave it somewhere to be found by someone else …    

August 30 … Repairing the Repairers

Head out this morning with some baked goods and a few cold bottles of spring water or lemonade.  Give them to the first road-repair crew (or other public servant) you find.

August 31 … Speaking specifically

The ability to verbally communicate is a blessing we humans often take for granted, and one of the lost arts related to this great Gift is choosing to speak calmly & accurately.  With that in mind, choose to go the entire day today without using any generalizations or embellishments whatsoever.  If you slip up, no […]