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#WATWB – We Are The World Blogfest – Random Acts of Kindness
Today I’m sharing my last Friday of the month contribution for the #WATWB – We are The World Blogfest community I am part of. Once a month we share something inspiring and uplifting to acknowledge positive things in the world instead of focusing on the negative things.
I came across this uplifting video where a girl decided to do 20 Random Acts of Kindness for her twentieth birthday. Often people look forward to receiving gifts on their birthdays, especially at younger ages, but this girl decided she wanted to share her birthday by giving back to some of the people who make a difference in her life and to some random strangers who she could make smile by leaving surprise gifts and notes to find.
Watch this inspirational video!
This month’s #WATWB is hosted by Shilpa Garg, Inderpreet Kaur Uppal, Peter Nena, Andrea Michaels, DamyantiBiswas. Please link to them in your WATWB posts and go say hi!
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dgkaye
D.G. Kaye is a nonfiction/memoir writer, who writes from her own life experiences and self-medicates with a daily dose of humor.
38 Comments
Sue Vincent
That’s a lovely idea 🙂
dgkaye
Thanks Sue. I thought it was a lovely gesture, especially from the younger generation. 🙂 x
Susan Scott
oooooh! the video of the birthday girl doing 20 acts of kindness has me smiling from ear to ear! Those smiles on the faces of the recipients! Thanks Debby, great #WATWB post!
dgkaye
Oh thanks Susan. I thought it was a wonderful thing too, especially at such a young age. 🙂
olganm
Let’s hope it starts a trend. Thanks for sharing, Debby!
dgkaye
Thanks Olga. I sure hope so. 🙂 x
Deborah Weber
This is such a heart-warming story. What a fabulous and inspiring way to celebrate and spread good cheer! And I just bet it proved to be one of her happiest birthdays.
dgkaye
Thanks Deborah. Goes to show it’s also a joy to give just as much as receiving. 🙂
Peter Nena
20 random acts of kindness in one day! What a selfless way to celebrate a birthday! Thank you for sharing this. I am co-hosting today.
dgkaye
Hi Peter, Thanks so much for dropping by and happy to inspire! I’ll be making my blog rounds later. 🙂
G Angela
so very inspiring, loved watching your video… would like to do some kind random acts of kindness… thanks for motivating me:)
dgkaye
So happy it inspired you! It’s contagious isn’t it? It just makes us want to do something nice. 🙂
joylennick
I loved watching that. Sweet, caring girl. Think I’ll post some of my short, happy poems around and attach €1.20 on each so people can read while they’re supping a coffee. (I live in Spain.) xx
eg:
AS TIME GOES BY…
Time’s appetite, it never wanes –
is never, ever sated –
That’s why I feel akin to time
and my figure is inflated!
Joy Lennick
Smile and have a coffee on me. Be happy. x (What do you think?)
dgkaye
Hi Joy! What a wonderful idea! I’m so glad this post inspired you! Lol, I loved your little poem. <3
Jacqui Murray
What a great start to my day, Deb. I’m glad I watched this at 7:30 am!
dgkaye
Glad to start your day with a dose of inspiration Jacqui 🙂
hilarymb
Hi Debby – that sort of things just amazes … I experienced a personal one recently … it’s my #WATWB this month. Loved the video – and how great a 20 year old feels this way … excellent to see – cheers Hilary
dgkaye
Thanks Hilary. I found it so uplifting too. I’ll be over later to visit yours. 🙂
Tina Frisco
Such a beautiful soul. It is said that whatever we give will be returned threefold. Just think… 60 acts of kindness coming her way! I’m sure she didn’t give this a second thought while giving, and most likely won’t connect it when receiving. Non-attachment. Beautiful ❤️
dgkaye
Well said T. Yes, a beautiful blessing. And that’s the beauty of doing from the heart and having no expectations. <3 xx
balroop2013
Lovely ideas Deb! May God bless this lovely girl.
dgkaye
Thanks Balroop.And amen to that! 🙂 x
L. T. Garvin, Author
What a beautiful girl with a beautiful heart! And speaking of hearts, watching this video did my heart good. Sadly, I do think that all the negative and bad things in the world have a way of taking over that we forget or don’t see the good things and the people who are doing good in the world. Lovely post, Debby!
dgkaye
Thanks so much Lana. Sadly, that’s true and exactly why we like to post something good and inspirational once a month to drown out the negative things and remind about goodness. 🙂 x
Smorgasbord - Variety is the Spice of Life.
Lovely post Debby and what a kind young woman… great role model… hugs ♥
dgkaye
Thanks Sal. What a selfless thing to do for her birthday at the tender age of 20. L) <3
elainemansfield
So sweet and perfect for a woman who struggles to hear. Thank you.
dgkaye
So glad you enjoyed it Elaine. 🙂
robbiesinspiration
That is a lovely thing to do, Debby. Michael elected to receive cash donations for charity for his birthday two years ago.
dgkaye
Oh, what a wonderful and selfless thing for him to do. We certainly need more Michaels in the world! 🙂
Terri Webster Schrandt
Wonderfully heartwarming, Deb! Thanks for making my day!
dgkaye
So glad I could do that Terri 🙂
Liesbet @ Roaming About
I’m so happy for positive stories and acts like these, Debby! Thanks for sharing. Sometimes, we need to be confronted with this in a not so great and positive world.
dgkaye
You are so right Liesbet. That’s why we dedicate that last Friday of the month to inspirational posts and random acts of kindness to uplift and remind that there is still a lot of goodness happening. 🙂
Norah Colvin
Wow, Debby. What a great share. Such wonderful gifts to give on one’s birthday, and so easy to emulate. Thank you.
dgkaye
Thanks Norah. I thought it was just lovely 🙂
Simon Falk
I’m not sure which I found more touching, Debby, her acts of kindness on her birthday, or that she had received so many herself. Either way, it makes for misty-eyed viewing as we see the goodness unfold before our eyes. Thanks for sharing.
dgkaye
So glad you enjoyed Simon. It was a beautiful and selfless gesture. 🙂