Random Acts Of Kindness

I've really started to notice what an impact the little random acts of kindness that I'm doing daily are making on the people around me.  Before I began the process of writing down every act of kindness that I perform on a daily basis, I didn't understand the value of it; I mean, I hold the door open for someone every day... Why do I have to write it down.

I've just began to realize the change that writing down all of my acts of kindness has brought to my attitude towards these acts.  I notice the brightening of someones face when I smile at them, or say hi as their walking by me.  Or the thank yous that I get as I'm holding open the door for someone. 

It's funny that, when someone performs a random act of kindness for me when I'm having a bad day, it can brighten my mood in just a few seconds.  This project has helped me to realize what an impact we're making on others when we perform one of these acts.  It's a small act of peace that can instantly change someones mood, even when you don't expect it.

"Peace isn’t a permanent state. It exists in moments. Fleeting. Gone before we knew it was there. We can experience it at any time, in a stranger’s act of kindness, a task that requires complete focus or simply the comfort of an old routine.

Everyday we all experience these moments of peace. The trick is to know when they’re happening so that we can embrace them, live in them"  ~ Greys Anatomy

Update

Nothing big to blog about this week. I've had a pretty good week as far as numbers go. 

I'm really getting excited about my tai chi. My flow is coming along really nicely. Ive come to really love doing my tai chi as often as I can. It really calms me down and relaxes me.

Run For The Cure

I've finally finished my latest project...

My friend and I are taking part in the CIBC Run For The Cure this September.  I've been working for awhile on this logo to put on our t-shirts.  Not to flatter myself, but I think I did a really good job...

This is a very important cause to both of us, as we have both had family that has been affected by Breast Cancer.  Her mom, Nora, just had her last surgery on Wednesday, and she's in good shape.  I've set a goal for myself to raise at least $200.00 by the run date.  

On the other hand, I finished my sai form yesterday during the I Ho Chaun class.  I'm extremely proud of myself, as this is the first time I have essentially finished a form that I've started creating.  I've tried in the past, only to give it up because I'm so frustrated.  I'm so excited to be able to work towards getting it ready for demo purposes.