Did you ever think about how many people you come into contact with every day? It’s amazing, really! From the guy you stand next to on the subway, to the barista at your local coffee shop, to the co-worker you eat lunch with every afternoon…I could go on and on. There are so many people who we cross paths with on a daily basis and we don’t even realize it.
So, I challenge you: Sometime this week, try and be more observant as you go through your day. Remember that small acts of kindness can go a long way. Smile at someone you pass on the street. Say thank you to the bus driver or parking attendant. Tell the person in the elevator with you that you hope they have a nice day. Ask your co-worker how their day’s going before you automatically start venting about yours. Throw your garbage out yourself instead of waiting for the bus boy to do it.
The things we say and do impact the people around us, even strangers. In fact, it’s the small unexpected things we do for people we don’t know that can mean the most. It’s like those insurance commercials you see how easily one act of kindness leads to another and another. It’s easy to hurry through our busy days without any regard for the people around us. But, it doesn’t take much time or effort to smile or say thanks, so why not brighten someone’s day?
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