13 Days of Christmas Kindness Challenge

Inspired because it is now 13 days before Christmas and concentrating on the aspect of creating Christmas.......the true feeling of Christmas.....I was trying to think of 13 ways to show kindness to others. I wanted these to all be things that would not be bought or have any money involved. I plan on doing all of these things before Christmas and challenge you to do the same. If something doesn't work for you please substitute it with something else, and please share what that was so others can do it too!

These are things that many of us probably practice from time to time, and really should do all year long, but often get too busy and sidetracked. Christmastime is the perfect time to be reminded of them, and if your first thought is "I'm too busy to do these", you probably need to do them more than you realize!

I'm looking forward to hearing who completes all 13!

13 Acts of Kindness

1. Smile warmly and say “good morning” to someone you don’t know
2. Hold the door open for someone
3. Leave your mailman a "thank you" note
4. Compliment someone you don't know
5. Compliment someone you do know
6. Give up your place in line to someone
7. Write an inspiring message, or even draw a smiley face on a sticky note and leave it somewhere for someone to find (bench, lamp post, cart, door, etc.).
8. Shovel or sweep your neighbors walk
9. Put away a cart for a mom who has her children with her
10. Tell someone close to you something you really admire about them
11. Do something for someone that you know needs to be done without them asking you to do it
12. Do something kind for yourself. Without taking care of yourself how are you going to take care of others?
13. Light a candle. Slow down and do it with great intention. While doing so, share your gratefulness or say a prayer for someone. Either do it with a “real” candle or an “online” candle at Gratefulness.org/candles, or do both.

FYI: Gregory has created a "group" at Gratefulness.org/candles. He called his group WEB. If you like, you can light your candle and put it in his group. He thought the candles were pretty cool. He said "This is just like at church, only you don't have to pay!".