watching Oprah last night I cried and cried...i often cry at Oprah shows and maybe that's part of why i watch them. It was the "pay it forward" program where she gave her audience all $1000 to give away to a stranger and record the experience. They aired some of those experiences and I'm telling you that there are some damn amazing people out there. Sometimes it really seems like the world is going to fall apart at any moment because of all the bad shit but then these things happen and even smaller things happen that give you some kind of hope.
the act of giving gives you so much back; i'm really trying to brainstorm what i want to do this holiday season along with what i want to do in the new year to really bring more "giving" into my life. we need it and i sure need it.
the random acts of kindness every day can you bring you so much joy and bring joy to others around you ~ what have you done or experienced today?
I love hearing stories like that! I missed the episode too, but heard about it! We hear too little about the good and good things people do. You make me think about how I can contribute, even in a small way, to brighten someones day. I'm excited to start! Thank you Stef!
Posted by: Sonja at November 30, 2006 06:02 PMi'm sad i missed that episode...i would have been crying right along with you...
a few weeks ago i was taking my son to mcdonalds (a tuesday tradition) and the person in the drive through ahead of us paid for our order. it felt so good to have a stranger do something small like that.
Posted by: la vie en rose at November 29, 2006 11:11 AMJust yesterday in the store a man checking out turned around and gave all of us behind him a little candy cane. Just a small kindness, but it brought smiles to all of our faces.
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Stef--my sister sent me the link to oprah's site because i didn't get to see this one--but just looking at her website and reading the stories--I was in tears! It is just so amazing what happens through the power of generosity and gratitude. It gives me hope too. And such a strong message. This is such a good thing to bring up--what are we giving to ourselves and others?? Thanks for writing about this--I am going to sit with this and ask myself what I plan on doing this season and the coming year to be kind and giving to others?? maybe we should join together...what do you think??
Posted by: Nicole at November 28, 2006 09:53 PM