I was enjoying a bright sunny summer afternoon drive to the grocery store when I noticed a man holding up a sign asking for money, food, or anything to help him. He looked pretty weathered and sad and had a shaggy old dog with him. I couldn't imagine what it would be like to have to stand on the busy street corner and ask for food from strangers. It wasn't exaclty commonplace for this area. I decided to pick up a few extra things at the store to help him out. I put a few cans of beans, soup, beef jerky, a box of granola bars, and some dog treats in a bag. I drove up next to the man and waved him over to my window, rolled it down and passed him the bag. The look in his eyes said it all as he stuttered "Oh, God bless you Ma'am." smiled, sat down, and took out something out to share with his beloved dog.
From Minnesota
*The Technical Stuff*
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While the purpose of this site is to share ideas for random acts that we can do for others, common sense is vital. Sometimes it's not always safe to take certain actions, such as stopping for someone on a dark highway late at night. Just think of alternatives for what you're trying to accomplish, in this case, calling the highway patrol to let them know someone needs help is just as effective. Be practical.
All posts will have regular titles, posts about changes within the blog, it's content, or anything else I think are important about the site will be enclosed in * *.
We reserve the right to edit submissions for appropriate content, length, and to add catchy titles if you didn't put your own ;-)
Finally this was a pretty random idea, and is a new site and as such, a work in progress. Constructive input is welcome.
Well, that's all for now. Stay tuned for updates, stories, and hopefully a more asthetically pleasing layout. heh.
While the purpose of this site is to share ideas for random acts that we can do for others, common sense is vital. Sometimes it's not always safe to take certain actions, such as stopping for someone on a dark highway late at night. Just think of alternatives for what you're trying to accomplish, in this case, calling the highway patrol to let them know someone needs help is just as effective. Be practical.
All posts will have regular titles, posts about changes within the blog, it's content, or anything else I think are important about the site will be enclosed in * *.
We reserve the right to edit submissions for appropriate content, length, and to add catchy titles if you didn't put your own ;-)
Finally this was a pretty random idea, and is a new site and as such, a work in progress. Constructive input is welcome.
Well, that's all for now. Stay tuned for updates, stories, and hopefully a more asthetically pleasing layout. heh.
*Introducing Project Random Acts*
Hey, do you find yourself watching the news being crushed by what you see in the news?
Do you wish you could change the world but feel helpless to do anything substantial?
Do you want to see more about the good things happening in this world, see the good people are doing?
Well that's why I'm starting this site. This is a site for people to post the random acts of kindness they've shown others and give the rest of us some simple ideas we might be able to use in our own lives. They might not be things that change life, but sometimes it's enough to make a difference in the life of one person and if only for a moment, shine the light of love on someone who needs it.
If you'd like to participate please send your stories and help us grow. It can be as simple as tossing a some food to a stranger, calling the highway patrol for a stranded motorist, or bringing a smile to someone who's having a bad day. Since this isn't a site about people looking to be praised for doing good, but a source of good ideas for others to use all submissions will be kept annonymous. So send your stories, share some hope, and lets see if we can make a ripple effect.... ;-)
Do you wish you could change the world but feel helpless to do anything substantial?
Do you want to see more about the good things happening in this world, see the good people are doing?
Well that's why I'm starting this site. This is a site for people to post the random acts of kindness they've shown others and give the rest of us some simple ideas we might be able to use in our own lives. They might not be things that change life, but sometimes it's enough to make a difference in the life of one person and if only for a moment, shine the light of love on someone who needs it.
If you'd like to participate please send your stories and help us grow. It can be as simple as tossing a some food to a stranger, calling the highway patrol for a stranded motorist, or bringing a smile to someone who's having a bad day. Since this isn't a site about people looking to be praised for doing good, but a source of good ideas for others to use all submissions will be kept annonymous. So send your stories, share some hope, and lets see if we can make a ripple effect.... ;-)
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