Thirty days separate us from the 2nd annual “Spring into Kindness” day. This day, celebrated on the first day of spring, was the brainchild of dear friend, Hope Chase of Santa Monica, California. On this day, individuals are asked to surprise someone with a joyous act of kindness.
A few thoughts for the day from Hope Chase are below.
SPRING INTO KINDNESS * 2ND ANNUAL
Joyously surprising people with acts of kindness…!
* paying for someone’s groceries
* giving them a nice, laminated tote bag for their groceries
* putting quarters in the parking meter!
* gifting “Spring” bouquets!
* And gifting GOOD FORTUNE COOKIES!!!
…..AND more wonderful, unique actions!!!
Today’s weather in Florida seemed like a spring day in the north, with wind and changeable skies.
Put an end to Bullying & Adolescent Suicide
In year 3 of this mission, I introduced a bicycle ride to my travels to raise
awareness about issues kids are having to deal with at far too young an age.
Bullying and Adolescent Suicide are two of these challenging burdens most kids
will unfairly have to overcome throughout the remainder of their lives. At rides
end we will have ridden enough miles to traveled the perimeter of the earth, twice.
Spring into Kindness
February 18th, 2013Another Week of Kindness Draws to a Close
February 17th, 2013The 4th annual One Million Acts Of Kindness Week finished with a flurry of groups and individuals signing up during the final days of the event.
Thank you to everyone who took part in this event by helping others. You have touched the lives of those in need in ways that are immeasurable.
I need volunteers for next year’s One Million Acts Of Kindness Week! The weeklong event is February 10th-16th 2014. My hope is to sign up hundreds of businesses and schools. This won’t be possible without a team of volunteers.
Please email me at thekindnessbustour@gmail.com to volunteer.
MAGIC
February 16th, 2013
Joan Marie Barringer is an angel on earth. She does so much, to help so many, with her workshops and counseling. She has such curing energy and cares about helping others with her many gifts. I am grateful to have met such a caring individual along my travels. We met a few years back and she has been a big supporter of my mission ever since.The acronym for MAGIC she created is the road map for all you will ever need in your life. It is as follows: Meditate, Ask God, Give thanks, Imagine, Celebrate.
Her website is a must visit and if you have the opportunity, attend one of her sessions. Her website is, www.magicformanifesting.com
On the Fifth Day of Kindness Week
February 15th, 2013There are always many entries that are registered during the course of One Million Acts Of Kindness Week. The following is one of them.
Project Description:
Each month our students perform community service projects. Recently, we completed a marathon that raised over 2000 dollars for Freeport, New York which was hit hard by hurricane Sandy. This month we made valentine butterflies for a local nursing home and another class made place mats. We have also started a caring wall to share all of our community service works. This month my students are reading to raise money, by reading, the money will be sent to Rainbow and Babies Hospital. Monday we will start our kindness journal.
Heart of Kindness
February 14th, 2013
Valentine’s Day always takes place during One Million Acts Of Kindness Week. The connection, because of these two events coinciding, is pure perfection.
Many of the groups who sign up for One Million Acts Of Kindness Week are are collectively of the same heart… an open heart looking to share love and kindness with others.
Please have a heart of kindness in all of your dealings going forward. The world could sure use it about right now.
There is still plenty of time to sign up for One Million Acts Of Kindness Week. Please do so today.
The heart in today’s blog is on the rear of The Kindness Bus, where it is written: You have such a big “heart” share it with everyone.
Fort Pierce, Florida
February 13th, 2013
Making my way further north along the coast of Florida, one of my favorite stops along the way is the town of Fort Pierce. Their is never a shortage of conversations. JoAnn and Tammy were having coffee as I rode by on The Kindness Bicycle. They became instant fans of the mission, even making contacts for me in future stops along the way. A huge thanks to James, a good friend of mine from the area is a wonderful caretaker of Bogart. He spent the day with us as we traveled about. Victoria, who was on her way to work, said she was stopped dead in her tracks at the sight of The Kindness Bus.
Future arrangements were made today for visits to a couple of schools along my travels. It was another great day in a great town.
Thank you to Aleese Kopf and Jeff Langlois of the Palm Beach Daily News for the great story and photo in their newspaper. A link to the story is below.
http://m.palmbeachdailynews.com/news/news/national/kindness-tour-makes-island-stop/nWMth
Welcome to Worth Avenue
February 12th, 2013
Rounding the corner onto Worth Avenue in Palm Beach, Florida, during the first few minutes of my daily ride on The Kindness Bicycle, I saw an amazing sight, it was a Kindness Rocks sticker from One Million Acts Of Kindness. I knew it was going to be a good day.
My first of many stops was to the Palm Beach Fire Station. Mike, an Assistant Chief was all ears as I told him about my current ride addressing Bullying and Adolescent Suicide, he was blown away when I told him about the previous ride for Wounded Warriors and Police & Firefighters killed in the line of duty. His Firehouse has a very impressive memorial honoring those who perished on 9/11.
I paid visits to the Palm Beach Day School and Palm Beach Elementary School to the delight of those I talked with.
Palm Beach Atlantic University was another one of my visits. I am finding that many students either know of or have had a personal connection with The Kindness Bus Tour.
The 4th annual One Million Acts Of Kindness Week is having a big impact, as groups from around the globe are helping those in need.
