As one can surmise from the title of this post, kindness really IS contagious. It has been such a joy for me to witness the kindness of others simply by sharing my 29-day challenge with them. My friend Janet joined the 29-day challenge shortly after I started, and Katie is in the midst of her month of giving. Please visit them to offer kind words and read about their gifts to others.
I also wanted to thank those of you who have sent me emails thanking me for inspiring YOU. It has been a gift for me to read how my posts have encouraged you to spread kindness and love to others. Two blog friends in particular sent me heart-warming emails that left me smiling and my heart feeling full:
Lenzi at Homemade Happiness writes:
I have been meaning to email you! I have just been so blown away by all of your acts of kindness. You are so so inspiring. And these things seem so simple to do, but we take them for granted so easily. So thank you for helping me realize that we must help each other whenever and however we can. What I didn't mention on my blog post was that while I was in the gas station and my sister's dog was using my car as a restroom (=\), was that an older lady came in and needed help putting air in her tire. The cashier told her that he couldn't leave the counter. And while this 30 second conversation was going on and I was listening, I swear I thought of you (someone I've never met but have been so inspired by) so I said "I can help you!" - so we went out there and put air in her tire.
Just wanted you to know you are inspiring and touching people all over the place :)
And Jan at Struck by Serendipity writes:
Your challenge has really struck a chord with me and I've been regularly thinking about what I can do. During the last snowstorm, I found myself up at an ungodly hour and went outside and cleared the snow from around my neighbors' cars in the street. I felt great being able to be a positive start to someone else's day and I got a great workout out of it as well. :) Thanks for being an inspiration to everyone reading this blog.
Seriously, it doesn't get any better than this! Thank you so much, Lenzi and Jan, for acting on your instincts and spreading a little love.
Friends, start spreading kindness now: Please visit Lenzi and Jan at their blogs and show them a little blog love!
Love & Aloha to you all!
xoxo
*** Don't forget to enter my GIVEAWAY! Giveaway ends at noon on Wednesday, 2/9/11. ***
Ahhhh - when you see your name on someone's blog you def. have to do a double take :)
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for the shout out - and thank you even more for being such an inspiration!
yes, kindness is contagious! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteThat sign is awesome so true~ there needs to be more kindness in the world! Hi~ I am your newest follower from the blog hop & would love it if you stopped by and followed me too :) (My name above links directly to my site )
ReplyDeleteHey! Love your blog! Thanks for stopping by and following... I look forward to catching up on more of your blog :)
ReplyDeleteYou definitely have made an impact on every single person who has read your blog in the last month+ Like I said before, I am extremely sad it is over but i'm so excited to see all the bloggers participating now! Hope you had a great day, friend!
ReplyDeletelove this blog!!
ReplyDeleteyou have a true happiness for life!
new follower!
ashley
www.ashley-warner.blogspot.com
Hi there! Thanks for the comment on my blog! I'm so sorry to hear about that injury! I have never run a half marathon before. The longest I've run is a 5K. I look forward to your posts! Thanks for following me!
ReplyDeleteSweet post!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the compliment about the blog makeover, haha.
Have a great week :)
Lenzi: You're welcome!
ReplyDeleteJan: You're welcome!
Wave of Life: Thank you - I will check out your blog...
Lay: Thanks for swinging by...I look forward to getting to know you better!
Shalyn: Thanks, sweetie, as do you! Your blog, even though there are snippets of farts and cheese-itz (love it!) is a wonderful blog to read. You have a huge following, so clearly, you are doing something right! While it was nice to lose Blog of the Month to Katie and you, I really hope to see you up there in the #1 slot someday soon. I think you were nominated again in the new round...
ashley: thank you! Off to check out your blog...
Megan: thanks for visiting. I'm looking forward to reading about more of your funning adventures!
Chelsea: you're welcome!
You have a cute blog here! I'm a fellow Mauian. Well, born and raised Maui, but I'm living on Kauai now. Ugh, i'm homesick! But just wanted to say hi.
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