Yesterday morning I heard somewhere that today was going to be some sort of kindness day. I checked it out but found nothing about a celebration. It seems everywhere you turn these days you'll see a bumper sticker or hear someone note about how nice it would be to participate in a 'random' act to this end. Mom taught me a simple adage: be kind to others (now, this includes animals), and they'll be kind to you. I try to follow it everyday in my own way. Although I must admit, I have been bitten by dogs, but for the most part it has served me well. I meet many kind faces in my daily travels, and I'm sure today will follow that pattern. So, smile today... I hear it's a very good thing, and I bet you could find one of those weird studies that would tell you it's healthy too. Grin!
Monday, April 9, 2012
Three Faces
Yesterday morning I heard somewhere that today was going to be some sort of kindness day. I checked it out but found nothing about a celebration. It seems everywhere you turn these days you'll see a bumper sticker or hear someone note about how nice it would be to participate in a 'random' act to this end. Mom taught me a simple adage: be kind to others (now, this includes animals), and they'll be kind to you. I try to follow it everyday in my own way. Although I must admit, I have been bitten by dogs, but for the most part it has served me well. I meet many kind faces in my daily travels, and I'm sure today will follow that pattern. So, smile today... I hear it's a very good thing, and I bet you could find one of those weird studies that would tell you it's healthy too. Grin!
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OK, I have a big smile on. Caused largely by your post. :D
ReplyDeleteA great mantra. Everyday is 'a be kind day'. :)
ReplyDeleteAh, wise words, Birdman. Guess many of us are on the same page. Yesterday at the end of the Easter service, the young priest at St. John the Baptist Cathedral in Savannah, Ga reminded us that this entire week is still Easter Week and that we should do something nice for ourselves and others. I'm smiling now at your suggestion and will pass on your message along with the one I heard at church.
ReplyDeleteI read a touching story in my morning paper yesterday. A photographer from Sweden found himself in a very poor and war struck region in an African land. Children were dying around him. He was supposed to take photos, but was afraid to upset the locals. It was a horrible situation for everyone. Suddenly he decided to smile and say Hello Everybody! Everyone in the room started to laugh and he spent a long time there talking to the people and eventually he got to work with his camera.
ReplyDeleteYou have a wonderful mother! My parents taught me the same thing, too. And the smiles in the portraits are fabulous. What a great wall :D
ReplyDeleteAh, the magic of a smile. Thanks for the reminder, birdman.
ReplyDeleteA kind smile is the best way to open all kinds of doors..even hearts ones.
ReplyDeleteI can vouch for this. Birdman is one of the kindest people I know.
ReplyDeleteOkay, BM, how much did you pay Elenka to write those words? ;-)
ReplyDeleteThe spirit of kindness seems sorely lacking these days. Lots of cranky people. And we've got more "stuff" than ever. So maybe our stuff ain't what we need.
I'll smile if you will.
i smile always when i think of you and e.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the encouragment. I am smiling right now.
ReplyDeleteI really like this idea. We have a similar ad campaign in Canada. They have some really funny commercials and billboards. I definitely think the world would be a better place if we could just be a little kinder.
ReplyDeleteHere's a link if you want more info: http://www.peopleforgood.ca/
I also like a lot this idea.The smiles are wonderful, a positive feeling here!
ReplyDeleteLéia
I like everything about this post Birdman, kindness and smiling are the best!!
ReplyDeleteThat was sage advice from Mom. I'm smiling back at you, Birdman!
ReplyDeleteLove it!
ReplyDeleteGood one Birdman. ;-))
ReplyDeleteGreat to share a smile. Don't smile at that big bloke sitting at the bar though!
ReplyDeleteGreat advice!
ReplyDeleteNice post. Love that photo.
ReplyDeleteGreat color and design. Your mother's advice works most but not all of the time. There are some mean, crazy and dangerous people out there. Yes, be kind, but always keep your eyes open.
ReplyDeleteLet a smile be your umbrella as the old song goes (and it works). -- barbara
ReplyDeleteMaybe be this is related to the INSIDE OUT Project.
ReplyDeletehttp://www.insideoutproject.net/#@section=home