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[irishlady]

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I know what you mean about kind thoughts Gem....I used to put people down in my mind, but now I try to see the good in what they do, its amazing how much of a difference it makes..

By the way, The universe has just sent you the perfect opportunity to do an act of kindness... Send me all your money, that will be so kind of you, will PM you my bank details later...

Louise xx

[maxman]

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Rocky, I changed an old ladys tyre that was stuck on the freeway last week and got a mention in the local paper as "my night in shining armour," she was on her way to a medical appointment in the city and had been waiting for road service for over an hour.
that made me feel good!
thanks Maxman

[hidden_gem]

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Thanks Lou!

Was so concerned that the opportunity wouldn't come... I would have sent you all my earthly belongings of course, but my cats were concerned... they are not convinced of the spiritual benefits of the Heavenly Lime Helmet...

Gem x

[hidden_gem]

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Oh maxman, how lovely!

You really helped someone.

Gem x

[Rocky]

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Maxman and Fan... very cool...Bless you.

One thing I wanted to say was as we do this... lets not let ourselves consider one kind thing being bigger or better then another...as this is not the point at all and it would spoil/ruin the whole idea.

More... it is just looking for opportunities to help someone else. Nothing but good can result for others and ourselves...and it's neat to hear the stories...

Through the years, (as I mentioned , all of us here, it seems have had pain, disappointments, hurt and struggles) and we are not much different then all others out there..and like Cassy said when someone else helps us it does mean a lot...

Well I had noticed in my self that I was so focused on my own misery that my demeanor was ...unhappy, angry, hateful, sad, mean spirited to others.. (my wife is always kind.. to point that out ) As I have had AF days I have felt better about myself...Others here have been very supportive and understanding and that has had a big effect on me having more AF days and a better attitude. Then in a few cases I have hopefully helped others here in the same way, and all that helping each other is Powerful stuff!!! It grows! It empowers...

I was with my wife going into SAM'S Club and there was this middle aged man who had two big boxes on a cart and he was struggling to get them into his van... I stopped and asked him if he could use a hand... he hesitated and kinda thought about it... and said that would be great... with a bad back and knees I did my best to help him get the boxes loaded... he said thanks.. and said I don't think anyone has ever helped me who was a stranger before... and I just said well, I know I've been in the same situation he was and I know I would have like some help...

When I caught up with my wife she said... What's with you?... I said well he just looked like he could use a hand... She said that was very nice....and as simple as that seems..it all was huge! I felt better... The man who needed help felt better... my wife was happy with me... Wow... I need to do this more often!!!.....

So I'm out looking for opportunities again today....Bless you all as you do the same.

and... no.... Irishlady... I do not have any bank accounts to send you... well I do but... they are empty....

[Kimmy]

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Hi

When I read this tread earlier today - I just passed through it and then went on with my daily routine not giving it much thought, but when I got to the school to pick up my little boy today one of his little friends asked me if he could come home with me - and it hit me - this little boys father was the one who use to help me with bringing my little boy home on days that I was drunk and out socializing and to busy to fetch my child - so I called the dad and asked if I could return the many favours he had done for me - you see this dad has changed jobs and his little boy now has to wait until late in the evening to be fetched from the aftercare at the school.

We also discussed the possibility of his little boy coming to me in the afternoons so that he does not have to be the last to leave school - as my child often was. Well see what 30 days can do - I must keep it up.

Thanks for this thread, see you guys always make a difference - you are all MAD - People who Make A Difference.

I am still sporting the Egg Face - cant wait to for the return of the prune. The cricket is a bummer.

[southernbelle47]

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Some great things here! ALL of them.
Sometimes it is the little things as Rocky shared.

Have you ever been in a check out line and the cashier looks like they have eaten lemons?
Why not look at their name....and say..."Tom, Joe, or Betty....you have a nice hair cut or cute t-shirt or nice blue eyes and just smile at them. I've noticed that some people who do not even make eye contact will look up and smile then!
I takes so little time and is very rewarding....for BOTH of you! This is really interesting when you have a really grumpy person to try it on!

Going to spend a few hours with my 91 year old aunt today just so her day will be broken up into something besides the ticking of the clock.
Will all be there one day.

:h Nancy

[Rocky]

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That's fuuny Fan...Make's me laugh...

[Guest]

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I speak to everyone in the store by their name some look at me like I'm crazy others seem to appreciate that I noticed them as indivivuals. I actually had this very sweet boy, Will open a cashier's lane just for me the other day. He came and got me from the end of a line! Just because I like to chat with him and his pretty girl friend who also works there.
Smiles
Mary

[Eliziby]

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Great idea. .....

[hidden_gem]

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Ok here is my Act of Kindness,

There is a girl at work who I haven't got on that well with up to now - nothing bad, I just haven't really connected with her so far. She came into work yesterday all upset and I asked her what was wrong. She said she'd witnessed a guy at the train station pass out and fall on the tracks. She didn't get to find out if he was okay because the ambulance hadn't arrived by the time she had to get on the train.

I calmed her down but she was all shaken up still and matters had been made worse because a few people jumped down on the tracks to help and some fool jumped down on the other side of the tracks and nearly got hit by a train coming in the other direction - pretty traumatic. We had a meeting to go to with some external clients and she was feeling like she didn't want to go through with it in case she broke down. I knew that she'd cop some flack from our manager if she didn't do it, so I just reassured her that I'd be right there with her, that we'd only be in there for twenty minutes or so, and that she knew her stuff and that she could do it.

Well she was just fine in that meeting and the clients even told her that they are so happy with her work. When we came out, I gave her a big hug and told her I was proud of her and that she's shown just how strong she can be.

Today, when she came into work I asked her how she'd felt when she got to the station (I knew that she would be a bit shaken up going back) and she'd said that she'd got her boyfriend to come with her and wait for the train and I told her that was a great idea. Later on in the day, she came up to me and told me that she'd actually rung the hospital the guy went to - she only rang to get information but they'd actually put her right through to his room without telling her they were going to do it! She then had to explain to the guy that she was just an onlooker and she was wondering how he was. Well, the man was so touched that someone had bothered to care about him. He said he'd been having trouble with his heart and he was now having a pacemaker fitted and that was why he'd passed out.

She said to me that he'd asked her to come up and say hi to him at the train station, when he gets better and is back at work, in about three weeks. Then she said, "But I'm so worried I won't be able to find him... I don't even remember what he looks like..." I told her not to worry. I said that I had a feeling that she will recognise him. And I said that if it didn't happen - that would be okay too - she's done enough just by letting him know that someone out there cares, and that she has made him feel good.

The strange thing is that since we've shared this experience, I actually feel a lot closer to her. I feel very protective of her, and I felt so good about myself afterwards. I didn't ACTUALLY do very much, I just reassured; but I could really feel her relief to have someone to talk to.

I know in some ways this doesn't count (cos it started off yesterday before I even read your post, Rocky!) but it does come under the heading of being kind, and that's what it's all about.

Much love

Gem x

[southernbelle47]

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Gem......I love that story.
We may never know here on earth how many we have "touched" by a small word or deed!

You added "Gems" to your crown yesterday and so did your co worker.

:h Nancy

[amethyst]

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What a great story, Gem. Sometimes it doesn't take much other than a few kind words and a hug to totally change someone's day. Your story reminded about being prepared so that we can help others. I am taking a CPR class today. Hopefully I'll never need to use it, but if there was a need, then I would be prepared. Also, something we don't think about every day, but blood is always in short supply. I try to give blood every 8 weeks ( and no, not after i have been drinking! I always give a few AF days for before, and at least one after) I know many people can't because of health, medications, etc..., but the need is always great for those who can. It is not really painful, just a quick poke, then you relax in a recliner for about 15-20 minutes. I always feel a little wonky after, but it quickly passes, and they give cookies, juice , and pop to perk you back up.

[samadhi]

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I love this idea Rocky - it gives us something to think about other than ourselves, something else to focus on other than drinking or trying to figure out how not to drink. Love it - will get on it right away!