Day 181

A family friend of mine gave ten dollars to two young children because they looked hungry and possibly homeless. They were very appreciative. 

Great random act of kindness!

Day 180

Keep this in mind always!! 

Day 179

http://elitedaily.com/women/10-things-that-make-a-girl-beautiful-instead-of-hot/612403/

Before I started this blog, I thought and brainstormed about writing a blog for women in regards to society, image, self esteem, dating, men, etc. I firmly believe that women in society are too often coined by men and other females as hot, sexy, cute, pretty, beautiful, ugly, etc. Why should there be such adjectives to describe women? I personally feel these words only provide negative self image and creates a shallow and superficial society. Try to break that mold but looking at a persons soul to see their beauty, as opposed to feeding into societal norms.

Day 178

I went to the Commons in Calabasas the other day and if you know the area, you know depending on the time, it is very difficult to find parking spots in that shopping plaza. After driving around for a good amount of time, I finally saw something promising. I saw a lady and two young children walking towards a car. I asked them if they were leaving and she said yes, and her car was a little but further down on the left. In order to get to her car, I had to turn around, which resulted in another car getting to her car before me. I saw her delaying for me to get there and then as I got to her, the other car was still waiting for her. The other car then asked if she was leaving and she said that she was waiting for someone. The other car drove away and then signaled at me. Before she drove away, I told her that was very kind of her for doing that for me and I really appreciated it. I know this might sound silly to some people, but the fact that she knew I wanted her spot and told a white lie to the other car to hold the spot for me was very thoughtful of her. 

Remember, it is the little things in life that you can do to help make someones day flow better.

Day 177

My friend emailed me a random act of kindness: 

My friend was driving home last night around 10:30 pm. He was exhausted after selling two cars at work, and decided to go to Del Taco. He ordered three tacos and a small fry. Driving away, he realized he did not need to eat so much that late. He passed a homeless man that hangs out by a local gas station and made a u-turn to give him two of his tacos and a bottled water. The homeless man was very grateful and my friend drove away feeling a warmth for helping someone else. He said it was an awesome feeling. 

Day 176

I think this is great and I hope all of you aspire for this. 

Day 175

Happy birthday to someone who is not only my friend, but also like a brother to me. He has supported me at times and has disagreed with me also, but at the end of the day, he always is looking after my best interest and I am glad I have him in my life. He is my sister's boyfriend, whom which I set the two of them up, and I am so very grateful I did. I am lucky to have such a close relationship and bond with both of them. 

Happy birthday again. I wish nothing but the best for you today and always.

Day 174

http://www.upworthy.com/a-whole-new-way-to-think-about-stress-that-changes-everything-weve-been-taught-2?c=upw1

I think this is a great new and interesting way to analyze stress. I think too many times in life people get caught up in their day to day routines and forget to be grateful about the little things we all take for granted..our health, our freedom, etc. Do not let stress get the best of you.

Day 173

I saw this on my morning walk and thought it was a nice touch to public transportation. 

Day 172

"The thankful heart opens our eyes to a multitude of blessings that continually surround us."

Be thankful for what you have, for others might not have what you are complaining about. Realize there are far more important things to worry about than the small day to day annoyances. Try to be grateful and count your blessings for what you have, as opposed to be disappointed for what you do not have.

Day 171

My friend and I were eating lunch and he invited someone over to sit with us because the other individual was sitting alone. The other person accepted our offer. The three of us had a nice and friendly conversation. 

I always feel bad when I see people sitting alone, even though often times, they are not too bothered eating alone, and possibly prefer it. However, I was happy to encourage this good deed and be apart of it.

Day 170

http://toprightnews.com/?p=3812

What a wonderful story about some high schoolers doing a great and generous gesture for their school janitor. Because of their kind efforts, the janitor and his wife are able to go visit their son, daughter in law and new grandson in Europe. It is great to see the younger generation engaging in good deeds for others.

Day 169

What a great story. I love reading these stories online. 

Day 168

I read this and thought I should share with all of you.

 

A group of 500 people were attending a seminar. Suddenly the speaker stopped and decided to do a group activity. He started giving each person a balloon. Each person was then asked to write their name on it using a marker pen. Then al the balloons were collected and put in another room. The people were then let into that room and asked to find the balloon which had their name on it within five minutes. Everyone was frantically searching for their name, colliding with each other, pushing around others. There was utter chaos. At the end of the five minutes, no one could find their own balloon. Then, the speaker asked each person to randomly collect a balloon and give it to the person whose name was written on it. Within minutes, everyone had their own balloon. The speaker then began, “this is happening in our lives. Everyone is frantically looking for happiness all around, not knowing where it is. Our happiness lies in the happiness of other people. Give them their happiness; you will get your own happiness. And this is the purpose of human life..the pursuit of happiness”.

Day 167

Have you ever done something that you did not have to do, but wanted to do? If so, wonderful. If not, try to do something nice for someone. 

A friend could not afford buying some materials needed, so another friend paid for it. I thought this was a very nice, kind, and random act of kindness.

Day 166

Happy Father's Day to all those dads out there. My dad has been such a great male figure in my life, a great role model, and someone who I can look up to. If you know my dad and have had the honor to get to know him, you know he is the most humble and kind person. I am so grateful to have him in my life. Happy Father's Day dad. I love you and appreciate you more than you know.

Day 165

http://www.upworthy.com/the-dalai-lama-has-some-very-uplifting-and-wise-words-about-farting?c=ufb1

My friend sent me this and I think it has a great message. Life should be fun, not stressful. Enjoy your life. Help others. Get to know people. Show compassion. Be kind and gentle. Be living. Live life to the fullest and cherish every moment.

Day 164

A friend posted this story on my Facebook page:

 

I saw this elderly gentleman dining by himself, with an old picture of a lady in front of him. I thought maybe I could brighten his day by talking to him. As I had assumed, she was his wife. But I didn’t expect such an interesting story. They met when they were both 17. They dated briefly, then lost contact when he went to war and her family moved. But he said he thought about her the entire war. After his return, he decided to look for her. He searched for her for ten years and never dated anyone. People told him he was crazy to which he would reply “I am. Crazy in love”. On a trip to California, he went to a barber shop. He told the barber how he had been searching for a girl for ten years. The barber went to his phone and called her daughter in. It was her. She had also been searching for him and never dated either. He proposed immediately and they were married for 55 years before her death five year ago. He celebrates her birthday and their anniversary. He takes the picture with him everywhere and kisses her goodnight.

 

What an amazing and touching story. I firmly believe that true love and fate do exist.

Day 163

http://www.earthporm.com/man-found-two-bear-cubs-die-words-cant-describe-followed/

What a cute story of a man and his best friend. 

I think this goes to show that everyone needs a companion, someone who makes them feel like they are not alone. Remember to have friends, you have to be a friend, so try and treat others the way you would like to be treated and help your friends out. Be supportive and considerate to their feelings, needs, and time.

Day 162

There is this song by Tommy Shane Steiner called What if She's An Angel and the lyrics imply if you see something bad happen, are you going to step up and do the right thing or walk by and act like you did not see anything. I think this is a great song and I often think of this song when I see a situation that needs further assistance. I recommend everyone to listen to the song and find it in your heart to do the right thing when you see someone who needs help. Speak up and be someones' voice when they are in a bind.

Day 161

One of my best friends went to the Doctor and was waiting in line to speak to the receptionist. While she was waiting, she overheard this elderly lady talking to the receptionist about a specific document that she needed. Unfortunately, the receptionist did not understand what the lady needed. My friend understood what she was trying to say, so she stepped in and informed the receptionist of the document she was requesting. Everyone in the waiting room heard and saw this happen and numerous people went up to my friend and said what she did was a very nice thing that helped out the elderly lady. Then, my friend had to talk to the receptionist about something she needed. The receptionist bent a few rules and regulations to help my friend out and in that moment, my friend knew and later told me that her nice gesture of helping the elderly lady was then paid forward by the receptionist because the receptionist really went above and beyond to help out my friend. 

Overall, my friend left the doctors office feeling good about helping someone out and also appreciative for the receptionist helping her out in return.

Day 160

http://www.sheikhmohammed.com/vgn-ext-templating/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=630d0cb40c7bd210VgnVCM1000004d64a8c0RCRD

A friend of mine sent me this article a while ago. The ruler of Dubai is one of the most wealthiest men in the world but is still generous, loyal, and caring to his people. I love reading about the ways wealthy people contribute to society.

Day 159

Happy birthday to one of my best friends. Her and I have been friends since high school and we are a walking example that you can go through anything as friends and if you are meant to be friends, you will make it through every obstacle and still be in each other's lives. I love her very much and want the best for her and her family.

Day 158

Loved seeing this. What a great pay it forward.

Day 157

http://www.kgbx.com/onair/cheryl-kaye-and-clint-49272/fatherdaughter-dance-that-will-make-you-10769134/

I am not the type to cry over something like this, but this video brought tears to my eyes. This was very touching because when I get married, the father daughter dance will be an important and meaningful part of my special day. My dad has helped get me to where I am at today and I could not imagine my life without him. 

I think what the men in this brides' life did for her on her wedding day was a sentimental gesture she will always remember and it was nice to see them coordinate this, as it illustrates them putting themselves in her position.

Day 156

A very special happy 90th birthday to my Grandma. She is my last grandparent and unfortunately has dementia. She does not know who I am sometimes, but I still visit her often because I know one day she won't be with my family and I anymore. My grandma is one of the sweetest and kindest souls ever. She deeply cares about others and their well-being.

So I ask and challenge you to live today and always by doing things for others that are considerate on your part.

And remember to be caring and gentle to the elderly.

Day 155

Always remember this. Try to bring out the best in people. Lift them up. Make them feel good about themselves. 

Day 154

Oscar Wilde once said that "Some cause happiness wherever they go...others whenever they go" 

A friend of mine told me this quote. He told me his dad always tells it to him when he is feeling down about something. I like the idea of passing down stories or specific quotes said often in a family dynamic. I also like this specific quote because it illustrates that happiness is contagious in a positive and negative way. Do not be toxic. Let your smile light up the room and shine. Let your happiness radiate and spread.

Day 153

http://www.cnn.com/2013/11/28/world/cnnheroes-typhoon-haiyan/index.html

This article was posted a while ago and never got around to writing about it. I think it's great when people come together to help out numerous amounts of people affected in a natural disaster.

Day 152

I was in the JFK airport in New York City and I got on the wrong tram to take me to where I needed to go. Because I was not paying attention, I went around the airport in a big circle about three times, until some nice lady said "ma'am I see you making circles around the airport and not getting off, I think you are on the wrong tram". I remember this specifically because I was very distracted that day and remember being so appreciative for her going out of her way to help me.

I always say this but it is the little things that make an impact in ones life.