Random Acts of Kindness Challenge - Are You Up For It?
@kitchenwitchoftupper (2290)
United States
March 8, 2007 7:09am CST
Today I woke up in a sort of funky and low mood. Maybe it's because I really need to get a shower and get out of my pajamas and get some work done around the house. Maybe it's because I need to start actually caring about something. Maybe it's just because I'm sort of depressed. Whatever it is, I know that the BEST way to beat it is by being kind to someone else.
That is why I am issuing this Challenge to anyone else who is feeling a bit down and gloomy; or to anyone that is feeling really good and just wanting to spread sunshine and lollipops around.
You Will Not Earn any Monetary Points from MyLot for this
The Challenge Is:
-Go to your friends list
-Pick out 3 friends that you don't communicate with on an
ongoing basis
-Add a nice comment on their home page to let them know that
they are valued
Who knows, you may pick one that really needed to be lifted up today~Donna
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21 responses
@irisheyes (4370)
• United States
8 Mar 07
Thank you for this posting. You will probably get a lot of nice messages. I'm going to use this as a reminder to email a Mylotian who I know has been really disgusted to the point of not posting anymore and let her know why she should not feel that way. I've been meaning to do this for a few days but your discussion in the back of my mind will be the necessary impetus. I'll do it today. I will.
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@r0ck_r0ck (1952)
• India
9 Mar 07
wow! nice idea! sorry for dat ur feeling low!
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@lingli_78 (12822)
• Australia
9 Mar 07
that is very nice of you... may be i will give it a shot as well... being kind to other people certainly will lift up our mood and we will feel better after that... what a nice way to start the day... God Bless you...
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@smkwan2007 (1036)
• Hong Kong
9 Mar 07
Good idea. Maybe we can try to friendly by sending them encouraging picture or lines of writing words. This may help them think there someone who care for them.
@NatureBoy (493)
• Singapore
9 Mar 07
Cheers Kitchenwitch a.k.a Donna, I think by posting this discussion, you have already lifted all the readers. Thank you for your kindness, small acts go a long way. =)
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@RachelleDD (823)
• Canada
9 Mar 07
I do little things all the time that make people smile and I hope feel better almost every day. I live in a small town and come from a friendly family that taught me that doing the right thing is the right thing to do. I open doors for people, tell them they look great today. Small things don't mean much to some people, but to others they can mean the difference between a good or a bad day.
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@feralwoman (2199)
• Australia
8 Mar 07
Donna you are a shining star in the universe! I've been a bit down and out recently (menopausal I think, lol) - what a wonderful and kind idea. What a wonderful friend you are! Brilliant topic as usual!!!! lol
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@MsTickle (25180)
• Australia
9 Mar 07
I've seen some of those comments and some are beautiful...all sparkly or lovely pics. Not sure how to do it but I'll go figure it out in my next session. I've only got 2 minutes left in this.
You're a very special lady Donna...(((hugs)))
@gianena (256)
• Philippines
9 Mar 07
Hi... That's sweet of you and I do agree with you.;) Whenever I feel depress or sad, I do something good to someone; be it to my officemates, my friends, or to our customers. But it doesn't mean that I'm not kind if I'm in a good mood... I try my very best to be kind and good to everyone even if some of the people I've encountered are rude.;) It's so nice to be of great help to someone even if you don't go out telling the whole world that you've done a good deed. Nothing really beats KINDNESS...;) Have a nice day... Take care...
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@retardedrugrat (4791)
• Canada
8 Mar 07
I think this is a really good idea. I woke up today feeling down in the dumps and I'm pretty sure I have a bout of depression on its way to kick my butt.
However, instead of going over to my friends profiles, I'm going through their posts and trying to make sure that I leave as many responses as possible.
I do this since I turned my email notification off, but yesterday and the day before I never got round to checking their posts, so I'm doing it today instead.
Thanks for this topic though, it's a lovely thought and a grand way for us to let our friends know how much we value them.
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@mayharaya (31)
• Philippines
8 Mar 07
I think this is a good idea. For me, random acts of kindness can make you feel good about yourself. It's a two way thing.
@ElusiveButterfly (45939)
• United States
8 Mar 07
Thanks for the great idea. I know it always lifts my spirits to see a post on my homepage from one of my friends. It is almost as if someone sent me a bouquet of flowers. : )
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@brokentia (10389)
• United States
8 Mar 07
You know, that is a very lovely challenge. And there are times that I will go to some people on my friend list and leave them a pretty comment.
So, for you sweetie, I will be sure that today is one of those days.
Blessed Be.
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@GnosticGoddess (5626)
• United States
8 Mar 07
Thanks so much for the challenge! I did it and then left a few comments for those I do keep in touch with as well. Now I think I'll go on myspace and do the same. Just to spread some more love and joy around. :)
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@greengal (4286)
• United States
8 Mar 07
That's very thoughtful of you kitchen, I think more people should do that. I am in constant touch with most of my friends who mean something to me. It's a mutual understanding and they know I care for them. But I will try to think of some other way to make people happy to do. And dear, you mean a lot too..so here's a HUGGG from me! Hope you feel better:)
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@kathy77 (7486)
• Australia
8 Mar 07
Hi Donna, yes I agree with you it always gives us a great feeling when we are nice others, and you are right that you do not know how the other person is feeling and it would be nice to receive a message to cheer up your friends here on mylot. Have a great day!!
