| People seem to be wary of each other nowadays. | | | | in turn become inspired by your actions. If this spirit |
| That is why random acts of kindness almost startle | | | | of giving and helping spreads, the world will become a |
| them at times. They also have a profound effect on | | | | much better place. Here are some hints of what you |
| their lives. Dr. Wayne Dyer explains what kindness | | | | can do: |
| does to people in his book, 'Power of Intention'. He | | | | 1. Leave a note for the mail person to tell them what |
| describes the effects a feel - good drug, serotonin, | | | | a great job they are doing |
| has on people. People who practice random acts of | | | | 2. In the world of technology, go onto someone's |
| kindness and the people at the receiving end both | | | | webpage that you like and comment about a blog |
| receive a rush of serotonin in their bodies. In other | | | | post that you loved. |
| words, kindness is a happiness drug. The release of | | | | 3. Leave a book that you have read... and loved... for |
| endorphins makes people happy, not only temporarily, | | | | someone else to find it and read it. |
| but with long lasting effects. | | | | 4. Drop a toy or game off at the local hospital |
| Ready to indulge in this "give happy, get happy" | | | | waiting room. |
| treatment? It is very easy to practice random acts | | | | 5. Take a plate of cookies to a local seniors home or |
| of kindness. What you need is an open heart and | | | | for the workers at a pet shelter. |
| helpful approach. When you see someone in need, | | | | Practice random acts of kindness, and you notice |
| maybe you feel a little pang of sorrow. This is | | | | how easier your life becomes. Back to the serotonin |
| actually your heart telling you to help that person. | | | | (happy drug your body naturally produces) that Dr. |
| Mostly ignored, this little voice is usually drowned by | | | | Wayne Dyer spoke about is that studies show that |
| other thoughts in this fast paced lifestyle. It could be | | | | the giver of the act of kindness actually receives |
| as simple as sending them a silent blessing. It might | | | | more serotonin through the act of giving than the |
| surprise you, but the result is worth the effort. | | | | receiver does. Even more of a reason why the act |
| When you practice random acts of kindness, people | | | | of kindness should be a daily ritual. |