I was thinking about this question today.
And at first, I couldn’t find an answer.
How come?
Am I not paying attention enough?
Have I been so self-absorbed I didn’t have time to be kind to others?
Or is it because I am focusing on big heroic acts of kindness that I think the simplicity of my deeds don’t measure up?
This week I remember,
- I gave a genuine smile to a stranger.
- I said “thank you” to the waiters at the coffee shop.
- I talked to a child who was feeling left out.
- I made an effort to see my boyfriend even though I was feeling a bit sick.
- I gave affection to my dogs.
- I hugged my mom and dad.
- I prayed for someone.
I did some retracing and reminiscing here.
I’m not sharing these to brag. I don’t think these acts are even “worthy” for me to boast about. They look pretty simple.
But there is beauty in doing little things with great love.
While pondering this question today, I came to realize that even the tiniest of deeds can impact a life.
We never know how much that stranger needed a smile or how that waiter serving our food was dead-tired but a sincere thank you from a customer lifted his spirits.
We might not realize that efforts made to spend time with loved ones will turn into memories that forever will be appreciated.
We might overlook how dogs need our affection and they crave it so much.
We never know how much our prayers helped someone.
The temptation to dismiss these deeds as meaningless may come but keep in mind they are worth more than you can ever imagine.
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