Random Acts of Kindness Day

I proclaim today as the Random Acts of Kindness Day.

May you be on the receiving end of at least one.

But, alas, we are less in control of that, right? Beyond being vigilant not to miss those gifts, we can’t really control what others will do for us.

May you be on the giving end of a multitude of random acts of kindness this fine, beautiful day.

This one, my friends, is absolutely in our control.

Open that door for the stranger.

Go out of your way to gift something to a cashier, a bank teller, someone panhandling, etc.

Put good energy toward a friend who is struggling. And add all of those struggling to your wish before your blow it into the wind.

Warning: Side effects to giving random acts of kindness may include joy, connection, high levels of oxytocin, big smiles.

Talk to your doctor if you feel that such gifting may pose a serious threat to your health. (Ahh, Dr. Fleg has reviewed your files and finds you to be in perfect shape for giving today.)

And my friends, I would be remiss if I did not include a reminder that on today, random acts of kindness toward yourself are required as well.

Take a few moments to rejuvinate amidst the chaos.

Take time to center in the present, to bask in “what is” and let “what was” and “what might come to be” quietly recede.

Enjoy receiving and giving today!