Start a Ripple Effect

You have heard the saying, “It only takes one person to make a difference.” You have also probably encountered situations in your life where complete strangers have made your day with a compliment, thank you or kind gesture. These little, simple acts of kindness can start the ripple effect to make a difference in an entire community by shifting people’s perspectives and their attitudes.

With Random Acts of Kindness Week behind us and the season of love and kindness coming to a close with the end of February, why not start a ripple effect in your town with a few simple acts of kindness? Together, we can keep the season of showing compassion to our neighbors going strong. We’ve compiled a list of ideas to get you started.

• Compliment a complete stranger every day this week.
• Offer to help someone carrying a lot of grocery bags.
• Take an old friend out to lunch and catch up with them.
• Thank people more often this week.
• When in public, decide to put your phone away and start a conversation with people around you.
• Take part in your spouse or your child’s favorite activity.
• Bring a coworker a cup of coffee or their favorite treat one morning.
• Find an organization to donate your time or other resources.

How are you going to keep the kindness flowing and make a difference in your community this year?