Are You Ready for the Kindness Cure?
By APOOO • Nov 24th, 2008 • Category: Motivational Monday •
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The Kindness Cure Campaign
How One Act of Kindness A Week on the Web
Can Transform Our World into a Happier Place
Are you depressed about the economy, gas prices, and the condition of the planet?
Are you tired of feeling anxious and worried all the time?
Do you feel like your life is not?
A few weeks ago I received an email from Nikki Leigh with the above copy promoting an upcoming virtual blog tour for the Kindness Cure campaign from C. J. Scarlet. I though what a GREAT IDEA and decided to jump on board. It was the impetus I needed to remind me, that’s it better to give than to receive it, and it’s always nice to help someone else. I mean all of us can probably think of someone in our lives who could use a helping hand.
Several folks came to mind that needed assistance and who would probably never ask, but would appreciate the offer. So, I’m jumping on board and I’m going to help one of my sorority sisters. She is only in her mid-50s but in the last year she’s had hip replacement surgery. TWICE. It’s been slow going for her and she can’t get around and be as active as she used to be. I haven’t been a good sister with staying in touch. Yes, I’m busy with a husband, teenage children, job, APOOO and whatever else I take on…but I can make time to help someone else. And even get my family involved in the process. We don’t live in a vacuum and sometimes we need to remember that the world doesn’t evolve around us. Sometimes we just need to pay it forward.
Beginning today, and for the next 52 weeks, I will call my soror at least once a week to check on her, see if she needs any errands taken care of, make sure she’s okay and offer my assistance on whatever she needs.
I think one of the greatest gifts we can give to another person is a helping hand. What about you?
If you’re interested in committing to a year of kindness or would like to spread the word regarding this great campaign, CLICK HERE for more details.
If you decide to participate, let me know. Hopefully, at least five individuals will decide to join this movement as a result of hearing about it from APOOO.
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Thank you so much for the awesome blog and for commiting to helping your friend throughout the year! You’re awesome. Thank you also for spreading the word about the Kindness Cure. We need to get at least 20,000 people to reach our goal of one million acts of kindness in one year. It is people like you who are helping us to achieve our dream. You are appreciated! CJ Scarlet
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Thank you so much for sharing this campaign! I love your blog and will definitely join the Kindness Cure!
Thanks CJ and Jackie!