99 Ways to Be Kind: A Trans Fat, Gluten Free Guide to Nourishing Your Soul
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Do we live in a friendly, or an unfriendly universe? No less a mind than Albert Einstein once said, this is the most important question we can ask ourselves as human beings. 99 Ways To Be Kind, describes 99 different things you can do to make your world a friendlier place. Whether at home or in the car, for yourself, your family, or the planet you live on, here are 99 acts you can now attach meaning and significance to, which will help you feel better and live healthier, all while becoming aware of the multiple opportunities and environments there are to display kindness, and the positive impact that small actions can have nourishing the worlds collective soul.
Saints of all faiths and artists who feel the creative flow of the universe have always known how to do this, but now its time for you and I to become more aware and practice Random Acts Of Kindness And Senseless Acts Of Beauty, to make the universe we live in a truly friendly place.
Sean Homsher M.S.Ed.
Sean Homsher’s compass has pointed him in many directions - Emmy award winning cameraman, US patent holder, counselor, and author. A proud alumnus of Delaware County Community College, Cabrini College, and The University of Pennsylvania, he has always considered himself fortunate that great mentors assisted him along the way when the choice wasn’t always clear. Sean enjoys helping others through counseling and therapy and spends his free time examining the connection between man and nature. He is married and shares his life with his wife Leslie in Bucks County, Pennsylvania with their many rescued animals.
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99 Ways to Be Kind - Sean Homsher M.S.Ed.
Copyright © 2013 Sean Homsher, M.S.Ed.
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Contents
Acts Of Kindness Toward Yourself
1. Practice Forgiveness
2. Put Down The Cigarette, The Next Drink, Or The Extra Trip To The Buffet
3. Get Regular Physicals
4. Make An Appointment To See A Doctor When You Don’t Feel Well
5. Insure Your Life If You Have Dependents
6. Start An Exercise Program
7. Indulge In A Passion
8. Practice Meditation
Acts Of Kindness Around The House
9. Clean The House For Your Partner
10. Do The Dishes And Put Them Away
11. Cook A Complete Dinner And Clean Up For No Particular Reason
12. Let Your Partner Sleep In While Your Get The Kids Ready For School, Camp, Church, Etc
13. Wash And Detail Your Partner’s Car
14. Have A Conversation With A Child
15. Pay Attention To A Child
16. Play A Game Of Catch With A Child
17. Send Your Partner Flowers Just Because
18. Tell Your Children You Love And Appreciate Them
19. Let Your Partner Control The Remote And Choose The Movies, Or TV Shows For A Day
Long Term Acts of Kindness
20. Adopt Or Rescue A Shelter Animal
21. Adopt A Child
22. Sponsor A Child
23. Mentor A Young Person
24. Join Big Brothers/Big Sisters And Make A Difference With A Young Person
25. Volunteer Time At An Elderly Home Visiting Residents Who Lack Family
26. Volunteer At A Hospital Socializing Addicted Babies And Parentless Children
27. Volunteer At An Animal Shelter
28. Become An Organ Donor
29. Don’t Spread Damaging Stories (Even if they’re true)
Acts of Kindness In The Car
30. Let An Extra Car In Your Lane
31. Let A Driver Make A Left Turn
32. Let A Pedestrian Cross The Road
33. Slow Down Through A Neighborhood Where Children Live
34. Slow Down Through Construction Zones
35. Offer To Drive To A Destination
36. Let Another Driver Have The Parking Space
37. Buy A Drink For The Flag People On A Hot Day
38. Take The Car Keys From A Drunken Person
39. Acknowledge A Courteous Driver With A Wave Of Thanks
40. Offer To Pump Gas At A Self-Serve Station For Someone Needing Assistance
Acts Of Kindness in The Community
41. Patronize A Childs Stand
42. Volunteer At A Shelter Kitchen
43. Distribute Warm Clothes, Or Blankets To The Homeless
44. Mow The Lawn For A Neighbor
45. Shovel, Or Plow A Neighbors Walk, Or Drive
46. Pick Up A Piece Of Trash When You’re Walking Around
47. Stand Up For What’s Right
48. Check On An Elderly Neighbor When There’s Extreme Weather
49. Bring A Small Gift When You Visit Someone’s Home
50. Donate Old Eye Glasses To The Lions Clubs Collection Programs
51. Donate Old Cell Phones to Women’s Shelters
52. Read To The Visually Impaired
53. Say Hello
To Someone You Don’t Know
54. Smile At People
55. Host An Event For Someone Who Doesn’t Have The Space
56. Organize A Group Meal, And Get Everyone To Participate
57. Donate Unused Musical Instruments To Schools, Youth Centers, Or Jails
58. Sponsor An Inner City School With Basic Stationary And School Supplies
59. Give Blood
Acts Of Kindness That Are Just Cool Things To Do
60. Take A Picture For A Group Of People
61. Lend Someone Your Cell Phone To Make A Call
62. Pay For A Stranger’s Meal & Tip At A Restaurant
63. Leave An Extra Big Tip
64. Pick Up Your Trash
65. Leave The Public Toilets Clean
66. Hold A Door For Someone
67. Hold The Elevator When People Are Running Towards It
68. Step Off And Let Someone Else On The Elevator
69. Let Your Self Be Bumped So Someone Else Can Catch A Flight
70. Give Up A Cab To Someone Who Looks Desperate
71. Carry A Package For Someone Who Needs Help
72. Return Your Shopping Cart To The Store
73. Offer To Reach For A Product On A Higher Shelf
74. Let Someone In Line Ahead Of You At The Store
75. Learn Someone’s First Name And Use It
76. Write A Thank-You Note
77. Notice Someone’s Appearance and Compliment Changes
78. Say Thank You
For Services Rendered
79. Listen To Someone
80. Share A Moment With Someone You Don’t Know
81. Acknowledge Another Person’s Pain
82. Give Someone A Hug
83. Call A Friend Or Relative To Say Hello
84. Write A Letter, Or Speak To A Worker’s Superior Complimenting A Positive Experience
85. Bring A Cube Tap So You Can Share Power At An Airport, Or Train Station
86. Excuse Yourself If You Run Into Someone, Or Cross Their Personal Space
87. Listen To Other’s Thoughts, Or Opinions, And Act On Them When They Make Sense
88. Admit When You Don’t Know