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\nWhen you do a kind act, you have no idea the effect it has on others.<\/p>\n

And it can be something so simple, so quick, so inexpensive.\u00a0 Helping someone get something off a high shelf at the grocery store.\u00a0 Complimenting someone’s winter hat.\u00a0 Pitching in $5 to help someone who doesn’t have quite enough to pay for their purchase.<\/p>\n

Since beginning Kindness Activist years ago, spreading kindness has become so ingrained in my life that sometimes I forget to pause and take note of it.\u00a0 It is just part of everyday life around here.\u00a0 And that’s when I am thankful that something happens to remind me: stop.\u00a0 Breathe.\u00a0 Look.\u00a0 FEEL.\u00a0 Feel the effect that putting kindness into the world has.\u00a0 Let that warmth resonate.\u00a0 Let it give you energy to keep going.<\/p>\n

I got one last night – a gentle reminder.\u00a0 I didn’t realize it, but I needed it.\u00a0 Here’s what happened.<\/p>\n

Kindness Activist purchased 17 advent calendars at Trader Joe’s when they first came out late October.\u00a0 I like advent calendars – I don’t remember doing them growing up, but as an adult, I like the repetition and certainty of them.\u00a0 Counting down, one by one.\u00a0 Calming.\u00a0 And also exciting – getting closer and closer to the anticipated date.<\/p>\n

If you shop at Trader Joe’s, you know these calendars are not expensive.\u00a0 They are a loss-leader for the store to get people in (like me!) who will pile many more items in their cart before they check-out.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

Yesterday was December 1st – the beginning of advent calendar season.\u00a0 We had a super busy day and honestly, had forgotten to bring the box of calendars back to our home from storage.\u00a0 Late in the afternoon we remembered, and David ran over to pick them up.<\/p>\n

I posted in the neighborhood group – 17 advent calendars up for grabs!\u00a0 Come get them – one per child per household.\u00a0 Must come tonight.<\/p>\n

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People commented immediately, very excited to score the treats.\u00a0 One comment stood out.\u00a0 Someone wrote:\u00a0 “We have two kids – this would make their month\/year.\u00a0 Can pick up right away since I’m just down the street”.\u00a0 I replied that I would hold 2 for them, and before long the father knocked on our door.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

I showed him the calendars and had him choose which 2 were best for his kids.\u00a0 He took them with such care and made eye contact with me.\u00a0 “Thank you.\u00a0 Thank you so much.\u00a0 My kids will be so happy.\u00a0 I lost my job a few months ago…\u00a0 We’ve already told the kids that Christmas will be lean this year.\u00a0 So, you can’t understand how thankful I am for these calendars.”<\/p>\n

Such a simple gesture – pick up cheap advent calendars and share the joy.<\/p>\n

But it is impossible to predict what an effect it would have.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

To me – it was an advent calendar.\u00a0 To that family – it was a small piece of normalcy.\u00a0 A glimmer of hope.\u00a0 An unexpected bit of magic.<\/p>\n

Thank you for the reminder, sir.\u00a0 It gave me the fuel I need to get through this week.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

I will continue the mission – I will spread kindness.\u00a0 And I will hold your family in my heart and do all I can to make your holiday season a happy one.<\/p>\n

Kindness Activist funds spent – $23.25<\/b> ($1.37 per calendar)<\/p>\n

Reminder of the importance of spreading kindness – priceless<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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