Random Acts of Kindness Day: How Will You Show Kindness Today?

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Happy National Random Acts of Kindness Day! (February 17th, 2017)

Do you get as excited about unofficial holidays as I do? Kindness Day has me smiling extra big! On several occasions, I have been the recipient of a random acts of kindness, causing an extra bounce in my step and leap to my heart.

On one occasion, I received my Starbucks order for free, the domino effect of many free orders that day. Naturally, I wanted to pay for the person behind me. This is the awesome part of kindness! It naturally amplifies! One act of kindness creates many more!

This week, I asked friends to share ways they have given or received acts of kindness. I adore their responses. I hope their kindness inspires you as it did me today! Let’s get our kindness on, San Diego!

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Random Acts of Kindness: San Diego and Beyond

A few weeks ago, my aunt and I were walking through the  US Grant Hotel downtown and we stopped to talk with the chandelier cleaner. He owns the business. It takes 4 days to clean the chandelier by hand. We enjoyed our chat with him, and learning about his trade. On the way back from dinner, we cut through the Grant Hotel, and Ed gave us both a chandelier crystal.
– Deborah Cole
US Grant Hotel Kindness
 
My son and his friend passed out free balloons at the mall to kids to bring them a smile. It was a surprise to the parents that they were free!
– Leanette Golish
Leanette Kindness
 
Leanette Kindness 2
 
Gals that Brunch has started to keep around stacks of thank you cards and pass them around to sign for the folks in the service industry and keep a stack of Starbucks cards to add in there. A friend of mine inspired me by putting care packages together for the flight crew every time she flies.
– Tiffany Accardi, Founder Gals that Brunch
Gals that Brunch Kindness
 
Exactly two years ago, this month, Treasure Bombed, a creative company from San Diego teamed up with fellow creatives to show our city some love! Their destination: Balboa Park. Their mission: To share love and happiness with San Diego! Mission: A success!
We are burning the midnight oil tonight preparing for our GIGANTIC #LoveBombSD mission tomorrow for Valentine’s Day! If you’re in San Diego stay tuned! You just might be able to grab a little love from Word Rocks Project, Pay it Forward Hearts, and yours truly.
– Elisabeth Adkins, Founder Treasure Bombed San Diego

Treasure Bombed Kindness

Alright San Diego! It’s our turn to spread kindness and cheer! We’d love to hear about your Random Acts of Kindness both today and beyond. Share with us how you’ve received or given kindness and cheer. We LOVE to inspire and to be inspired! Happy Kindness day to you!

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Christelle
Christelle is a mom to two teenage boys and a nine year old son. Her oldest is a new high school graduate. Upon hearing the words, "Congratulations, you are now the mom of a graduate!" she assumed the role of seasoned mom while experiencing shock, awe, happiness, and sadness in one swoop. Moms know, that with each milestone, such emotion is possible. As a young mom, Christelle attended and organized numerous playgroups, mom groups, and city wide women's events. Now, navigating life as a mom of teenagers brings about new adventures in her home. Her experiences currently include driving with teens, first jobs, exploring colleges, and preparing for her children to leave the nest. As a native San Diegan, Christelle and her family have explored the county through hikes, restaurants, outdoor adventures, farmers markets and fun events. Christelle is excited to bring together her primary loves: being a mom and San Diego and to share her experiences with you! Follow Christelle's local food and fun adventures on instagram @sd.christelle.

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  1. I didn’t realise there was an actual day for this. The first time I came across a random act of kindness the person in the drive through at McDonald’s paid for my order. I try to do this when I can. Plus some coffee shops have a thing where you can pay for a coffee for the homeless.

  2. A few years ago we found $20 in our parking lot. We obviously had no way to return it to it’s owner so my dad suggested we use it to bless someone else. That is my new tradition now! Even if I find just a dollar on the ground, I want to use that dollar to do something for someone else. Love this post!

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