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Those Random Acts of Kindness

I saw an older man in the grocery store with one boot untied, We've all been there before.. I bent down with my left bad hip and tied it saying, " don't want you to trip." He thanked me so profusely that it put me to shame. This random act of kindness should be my daily game.. Too many days now I stay with in my own lane but what a smaller world we'd have by reaching out again..

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Regina Elliott

Date: 10/29/2023 3:53:00 PM

Nancy, what a good deed you did. You may well have prevented him from tripping and falling. Kindness can be contagious. The best kind of contagious. Day brightening poem. Hugs xx

Ink Empress

Date: 9/23/2023 10:20:00 AM

Random act of kindness can actually save someone, we dont know how impactful kindness is, and it costs nothing, i know few so lonely and left unloved, just a random smile and conversation changes their perspective etc. i have a special place in my heart for kind souls. Sending you light today and always

Valsa George

Date: 9/22/2023 8:05:00 PM

A small act of kindness makes the giver and the recipient equally happy. So why don't we make it a regular habit of our routine? So inspiring, dear Nancy !

Nancy Kaufman
Date: 9/23/2023 6:08:00 AM

Thanks Valsa for your visit and your kind words.

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 9/22/2023 11:33:00 AM

- A small deed ... but, nevertheless, a big one ...lovely, Nancy :) - hugs

Nancy Kaufman
Date: 9/22/2023 2:16:00 PM

It's always a pleasant surprise to see you or visiting here. I was very touched by this older man's extreme gratitude for such a small gesture. Glad you liked it.

Silent One

Date: 9/22/2023 7:59:00 AM

Yes these are very important, at work, which is a very busy and hectic environment, i make sure I approach people and ask them if they are ok or make them laugh.. They say a smile is a from of charity, sad not everyone thinks that way thought... really enjoyed reading your poem..

Nancy Kaufman
Date: 9/22/2023 2:19:00 PM

You sound like a very swee and kind soul which are hurting world needs more of. May be should be cloned Silent One.LOL I survived he pandemic here when isolated here in 2020 and parts of 2021 due to the humor on this site and the positive responses to my little attempts at humor. I think it's so important to find our commonalities and some times attempt to lighten each others personal loads.

Tom Woody

Date: 9/22/2023 7:14:00 AM

Good poetic admonition. Kindness rules. Hate bites

Nancy Kaufman
Date: 9/22/2023 2:20:00 PM

Thanks Tom, you are absolutely right on that one. Have a blessed rest of your day.

Lin Lane

Date: 9/22/2023 6:26:00 AM

All it takes is a smile and a sincere, "How are you?" to make someone's day. It's worthy of reminding us, and you've done so quite nicely, Nancy.

Lin Lane
Date: 9/22/2023 2:28:00 PM

That's so true, Nancy. You have a good heart.

Nancy Kaufman
Date: 9/22/2023 2:23:00 PM

thank you for taking the time today to visit and comment on both of my little writes Lin. I am absolutely of the same mind set that small gestures of kindness toward others should be practiced each day. There are way too many people that are isolated now, both young and old.