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A random act of kindness
December 20 2012
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RHP User
13 years ago
They would think you were nuts!
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RHP User
13 years ago
I will give all you ladies something .....MwahahahahahAlready gave someone a free yogurt today......More free food for some people tomorrow.
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On_Safari
13 years ago
Spring clean resulted in so many beautiful well cared for clothes being placed in 2 garbage bags for Vinnies. Some still had tags others were just too good to go to Vinnies.....asked cleaning lady if she knew anyone who'd really appreciate and needed them. Apparently the little girls and thier Mother were rapt......priceless!
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RHP User
13 years ago
Off rite now to do battle in the mall ....Xmas shopping to buy my besties little munchkins age 6 and 5 pressies for Xmas This btw is considered unrequited hell for me for several reasons 1) I'm Jewish 2) I don't own kids....so now I have to hang around Kmarts toy aisle and stalk little kiddies all nite in order to find out what little termites really want for Xmas However I'm willing to spread some cheer Does handing out my mobile number on slips of paper to random men considered a gift ??? Just checking
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RHP User
13 years ago
I always give to the Anglicare toys n tucker program each year. I buy a certain amount of non-perishables and they get given to the needy. It helps single mums with toys and food so they can have a reasonable christmas with their kids.
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RHP User
13 years ago
OMG What fresh hell is this ??????? Bump
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RHP User
13 years ago
You could have the two munchkins in tow
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RHP User
13 years ago
We all know how that panned out last time I did that WTF is a hungry Hippo game thingy ????? Seriously ... How do you Christians do this. ?? Ok still stalking little kids in Big W but will get to my random kindness gift ....eventually
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RHP User
13 years ago
Good luck with it :P should have met up and done it together.. Still gotta do mine :-/ If in doubt get them Lego hahaha
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RHP User
13 years ago
In my opinion... A random act of kindness is not because someone 'needs' it or asks for it, it's just because the giver wants to do a good thing that randomly brightens someone's day with no return expected. So a rose to a passer-by, putting money in the meter...RAC. I'll report back...- Posted from rhpmobile
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Lifes_great
13 years ago
and what wonderful people you all are. I'll certainly participate and keep you posted....this has made my night!
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RHP User
13 years ago
I do these through out the year so christmas is no different for me. I do volunteer for a program and myself and another woman went out to a clients house the other day. She is recently separated with two young girls and things are just alittle overwhelming for her right now. We helped her cleran and tidy her house ready for the festive season.
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RHP User
13 years ago
I wanted to give a random homeless guy some money for breakfast this morning outside perth train station but didn't have anything on me... If he's there tomorrow I'll do it
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RHP User
13 years ago
And hell has a new name...Rockingham City Plaza !!!! Why all this angst...? for one day ?...god at least us Jews spread it over 8 - see Hannukah celebrations Ok Freya - I accepted your mission but kinda of failed..but kinda of didnt. After endless hours of stalking small children in Big W thru the toy aisles ..endless rows may I add......and searching high and low for the Hungry Hippo thingy game...(Will Hungry Dino's do ??? - Oh I dont know - well thats what they got )...and buying endless lotto tickets for the bestie whose car died today...I took on your challenge Freya.....but it was harder than I thought...tired, cranky and grumpy (and so over this whole Xmas thing ) I dragged my feet back to the car...somewhat disappointed in self and then Viola...I remembered... Each year my work gives us either a ham or turkey as a Xmas bonus..each year I end up with a leg of ham (dont know how that happens .. ironic as Im Jewish ) but I gratefully accept it...so there it was in the trunk (it was on ice in one of those freezy bag thingos so no ..no botulism)..now I usually regift it to the bestie..but this year..remembering my challenge and said ham...I just now drove down to the soup kitchen at a nearby suburb who are open 24/7 and donated my ham...so hopefully this will help a few people...and not just one...and hoping I wont be sued for food poisoning (yes I checked it was ok- it was very cold and had only been in truck for like 2 hours strait from fridge) ... so yes I regifted.... And Ive explained to the bestie that on Sunday (our Claytons Xmas day ) that toasties and Margaritas are perfectly acceptable Xmas fare and shes agreed.... Mission accomplished... And people of Perth - SOR - two words for you Online Shopping....
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RHP User
13 years ago
Our clinic asks people in the area to donate Christmas gifts for the children of our underpriviliged patients, who usually cannot afford much. This year we did not receive enough, so my colleagues and I chipped in. I bought a lego set for a gorgeous 6 year-old boy. I won't get to see his face, as his mum will collect the gift and give it to him on Christmas morning. Still, it will make my day.
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RHP User
13 years ago
I do random acts of kindness on a regular basis, it feels good to help out a fellow human being, this is not always given in a material way either
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RHP User
13 years ago
Quoting 'Shinasbabe27'OMG What fresh hell is this ??????? Bump Ahahahahahaa!! I hear that!
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RHP User
13 years ago
Save the children fund have done for about 8 yrs now.
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RHP User
13 years ago
ROFL Shinas I hear you - I hate that place at the best of times but Christmas is the pits! I gave lemons from our lemon tree that has gone mad to the Hairdresser and Dave gives them to all his customers! Pusscat xxx
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Lifes_great
13 years ago
Quoting 'Ms_Devious' Our clinic asks people in the area to donate Christmas gifts for the children of our underpriviliged patients, who usually cannot afford much. This year we did not receive enough, so my colleagues and I chipped in. I bought a lego set for a gorgeous 6 year-old boy. I won't get to see his face, as his mum will collect the gift and give it to him on Christmas morning. Still, it will make my day. You're an amazing lady
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RHP User
13 years ago
I am a big fan of Paying It Forward,Each month someones sight is restored because i can do will one less bought coffee a day.My family has had great Joy over the last 12 years watching and growing along with a young boy,whom grew into a man a chance he may not of had otherwise. My children have always given a portion of their allowance to support this. not because i made them, because they wanted to.Once again this year we will buy another Well for Christmas. The Gift of clean fresh water is so precious.Every Christmas for as long as i can remember we have always kept a spare seat at the table for a complete stranger.For a long time now when asked if there is anything that they(people i have assisted) could do to repay me i always say Yes!I only ever ask for one thing......Pay It Forward..... When you can,please help someone else who needs it.
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RHP User
13 years ago
a lady who is often on my bus.Everybody on the bus knows Mary,she is 77 and such a joy,she is always laughing and chatting to people.Yesterday I bumped into her as I was going to the supermarket and invited her to have a coffee and cake with me.She was completely stunned and said that nobody had ever done that for her before.Such a small thing for me to do,such a big thing for her.
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RHP User
13 years ago
Quoting 'Shinasbabe27'OMG What fresh hell is this ??????? Bump I went to the fourm three times yesterday and could not find a FN park so drove off. I am doing my best to ummm give some people a little xmas cheer I have placed mistletoe over my Y I will then sing ohhh cum all yeah faithful and unfaithful
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RHP User
13 years ago
Gave a homless guy 10 buks and he walked straight onto the bottle-o, the worst thing was he walked out with pre-mix bourbon, shoulda given 20 so he could at least get some beers.
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RHP User
13 years ago
I shall be giving all my young charges a gift of clothing this Xmas day. Santa will be giving them teddy bears.
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RHP User
13 years ago
Thank you for the kind words, but it's really no different than buying a present for the Kmart giving tree for example. So surely that's what you'll be doing next year?
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RHP User
13 years ago
I bet they just adore all four of you jamie..
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RHP User
13 years ago
I was the recipient of a couple random acts of kindness today, some time after i woke up this morning and someone had stolen the last of my money, literally down to the last cent and an absolutely awesome old man from the hostel I'm staying at came and found me and handed me his last $10 and a packet of smokes so i could get to work! Then at work I got called into a meeting with my boss and office manager gave me some great news, unknown to me the office manager actually flew to Melbourne to sort out some major pay issues I was having and demanded a meeting with some of the board of the company I work for. After 2 months of fighting for back pay she went to all of that effort just for me... They had me in tears when I was told it would be coming my way next week, have never felt so appreciated!!!! I don't know how I could show my appreciation and gratitude for all their kindness.
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RHP User
13 years ago
that is great news,this year is already looking goodFreya 13
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RHP User
13 years ago
It sure is :) you have no idea how much it meant to me!! Just taking time out to do one little thing, no matter how insignificant it seems, to help someone else out, can make such a difference to their lives. Such a shame the older guy I referred to actually moved out today and I haven't been able to find out where but one day I hope to be able to repay him somehow.
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RHP User
13 years ago
Quoting 'Hotdiggettydamn' It sure is :) you have no idea how much it meant to me!! Just taking time out to do one little thing, no matter how insignificant it seems, to help someone else out, can make such a difference to their lives. Such a shame the older guy I referred to actually moved out today and I haven't been able to find out where but one day I hope to be able to repay him somehow. You don't have to pay the old guy back, just pass it on to someone who needs it as much as you did. "what goes around comes around"That was very heartening to hear what your office manager did for you, I thought that kind of justice from employers was long gone ! I think you owe her a bunch of flowers and/or some nice chocolate.And the company your loyalty.
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RHP User
13 years ago
Yeah, flowers already in the pipeline, and my employer's are fantastic, some of the things my boss and the office manager said to me yesterday absolutely changed me for the better yesterday. So nice to be looked after so well!!
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RHP User
13 years ago
Quoting 'joff74' It quote clear that many of you have already failed this challenge.Someone cant even post thread here without everyone jumping on them in the most malicious way possible!.Kindness and love love continue to allude this place although lust is quite at home here but thats the goal isnt it. bitter and smarting from your previous post I see..... Just a suggestion, but think you need to put some self reflection on what you have written when everyone else is talking about random acts of kindness maybe ????
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RHP User
13 years ago
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RHP User
13 years ago
Random act of kindness? How about we say hello to that person walking along the footpath instead of doing everything possible to ignore them.- Posted from rhpmobile
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RHP User
13 years ago
I actually welcomed you Joff,and I hope you take Arap's and Mrs.P'S excellent advice. Perhaps if you post again you might think about the topic and the responses you think you might get.Abuse is always unattractive in anyone Joff. Yes this site has an emphasis on sex but there are platonic friends to be made here too. Give yourself some time,read the forums,get a feel for people that you might want to connect with,and relax
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RHP User
13 years ago
I always think it is such a great thing to be able to pay it forward,. know it might sound a bit flaky...yeah yeah...but I happen to believe that everything,everybody,everywhere is connected somehow.So when you help someone else because now you can, you will be repaying the kindness...just my thoughts hugs Freya x
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RHP User
13 years ago
I believed in giving even though had a huge overdraft, but after the Tsunami a few years ago and found that the $1000 I gave was mostly misappropriated I'm a little more than cynical
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RHP User
13 years ago
There should be more of it so many people have the jack factor these days just asking someone if they are ok and listening to them can help someone through a crappy time I've done it and have had people listen to me. I moved a lady's whole house just before New Years I didn't even know her it can make you feel good and the person you are helping as along as you are not an arse expecting shit in return try it one day instead of walking passed the person that has the look of WHAT THE FUCK is going on ask them if they are alright it's amazing who you meet and some times it gives you answers to stuff that's happened in your own life and it can change someone's day if not life lets all start being Aussies again instead of kicking someone when there down give them a hand
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RHP User
13 years ago
Last time I rang them they said they didn't need/want anymore volunteers at that time. Kinda frustrating but I will try again. I'd happily dress as a clown and play games with the kids, that would be so rewarding
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RHP User
13 years ago
ShinasbabeDoes handing out my mobile number on slips of paper to random men considered a gift ??? Just checking I think so! LOLI cleaned out my house and have bags of beautiful, corporate work clothes, put it up on Gumtree for FREE, no takers lol!!Also just raised money to buy my elderly neighbour a portable air conditioner through my Facebook friends, the poor thing goes and stays in the library all day to keep cool or sits in a cold shower and reads... she has no family whatsoever left.
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RHP User
13 years ago
Every now and often i pretend that I lose some money close to a homeless person....So a week ago when i did that the person try to return me the money and I said "no I did not lose any money..."
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RHP User
13 years ago
I offered one of my more formal tailored white shirts to a beautiful young woman.... Quoting 'OneEmerald' Does handing out my mobile number on slips of paper to random men considered a gift ??? Just checking...and whilst my motives may not have been as altruistic as offering to help her floss her teeth, I'm sure she'll look delightful.Now then, I can be as random as almost any man...may I please have your number?
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RHP User
13 years ago
Just a thought, maybe you don't want recognition or praise - obviously it's a selfless act and I can certainly understand that... But It would actually mean so much more to the person for you to walk on over and personally give it to them. Doing so you are acknowledging them and would mean the world to someone in that situation. That being said I know for a fact there are a number of people masquerading as homeless in the CBD of perth, there is one couple I know of where the girl sits there with a sign saying something like "please help, I'm homeless" with a sad look on her face while her BF stands about 10 meters away watching and collecting the money off her when her jar gets a bit full. They are making around $500 a day to fuel their drug habit while they receive pensions or newstart. I know this because one of the guys who was in my hostel lived with them in the weeks before I met him, has pictures on his phone of them. Homelessness is largely invisible really, the average homeless person you see on the street is actually only the tip of the iceberg. I think the best way to do it anonymously would be to look up your local charities and donate to them directly.
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RHP User
13 years ago
Rather then giving a stranger a flower, give the money to the Tassie bushfire appeal. Some of the poor bugga's have lost everything.
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RHP User
13 years ago
I've bought coffee for the next person in line a few times :-)- Posted from rhpmobile
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RHP User
13 years ago
Quoting 'DontLookDown' I offered one of my more formal tailored white shirts to a beautiful young woman.... Quoting 'OneEmerald' Does handing out my mobile number on slips of paper to random men considered a gift ??? Just checking...and whilst my motives may not have been as altruistic as offering to help her floss her teeth, I'm sure she'll look delightful.Now then, I can be as random as almost any man...may I please have your number?Does handing out my mobile number on slips of paper to random men considered a gift ??? Just checking (This is Shinasbabe's question & I agreed with her :)My number? You bet... :)
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RHP User
13 years ago
Hey Freya:) That's always a lovely idea. Money is very tight with me but giving that Swag to a Homeless Person was an Amazing feeling I will never know who but I feel them all the same.. I tend to Live and do this all through the year.I instinctllively know if someone is lonely has lossed a Loved 1. I sit and share things with them they give me the most Heartfelt Hug and their Energies are more Positive they have found some closure not as Lonely ..Sharing little things about their Little Baby either in their Womb or born always brightens their Day I never Intrude always respectful of them and what they want to know A Smile how are you have a good day, especially when you get off! work to those who deal with Customers all day is Much appreciated. Even smiling ,saying Good Day to a stranger genuinely wishing them well ,or just randomly chatting to others in the Supermarket just Bantering and Joking brings a Laugh they feel better so do I tho My Daughter and G/D think it's so ermbarrassing but they're coping he!he! If a Person was Hungry I'd give them my last few dollars to eat for 1 meal or make them a meal and have extras for them to have another time. If they needed clothing I'd give what I could .tho not too many big sized homeless People We can always can go to the Charity Op shops if needed . .If someone just wanted to share some cool News and had no one to share it with I'm there.If they want to vent or share their Life issues I'm there.. for them supporting not enabliong them .. No Thinking about it,No Regrets ..I've feel very blessed to be able to be ther e for them :) Cheers Lu
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RHP User
13 years ago
I paid for a womans shopping, she had lost her wallet and was really upset I thought if that was me i would feel like crap at xmas time. So I told the girl behind the counter i would pay while the woman when looking for her wallet and then i left the counter before she knew i had paid. I heard her being told it was already paid for when she had got back to the counter and i just felt wonderful for making someones bad day better.
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RHP User
13 years ago
I was hit by a drunk drive a few years back, from time to time I need to hit the chemist for some heavier pain killers. I visited one just a few days ago and the girl there was very helpful. Usually don't get that sort of concern and interaction with anyone, at least in my experience, not even my GP. Typically it is just another body pushing pain meds into your hands. I sent her some flowers and a card saying thank you.
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RHP User
13 years ago
shame about the ones who don't want to go though. Those walking sticks sure pack a wallop!
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RHP User
13 years ago
Ricky me thinks your walking stick would too
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RHP User
13 years ago
walking back to my hotel room in perth on new years day with a bag full of maccas, i bought an extra mcmuffin for this bloke i passed on the way down sitting in the gutter with one sock on, & gave him $10. later that day i saw him again in another part of the city rocking out with a new pair of thongs to walk in!!! good on him.
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RHP User
13 years ago
Hey hun Ha!ha1ha1 You're a trip I love your Posts especially these from anothers perspective ha!ha! I hope you worked it all out without being overwhelmed .Welll Done hun :) As for handing out your Mob number i'm sure the recipients thought all their Xmases came at once .I just hope you got to enjoy some of the unwarpping of their gifts too .Enjoy Lu :)x
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RHP User
13 years ago
Hey hun :) You deserve it because you're already growing and giving more of yourself as a Person .Like you did Xmas Day helping with the Meals.... Way to go you it was Karma paying you back 10fold for being so generous and open hearted then Im so happy for you.... Cheers Lu :)
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RHP User
13 years ago
Hi! Hun :) I'm so very sorry that your experience on RHP has been less than perfec. I can't say I've come across your Posts on the Forum Threads but it seem you've had some backlash it happens to all of us at times. So take a look at what you said even if it wasn't Intentional and move past it and not try to do the same again if possible.. However those who did reply are right this Particular thread isn't the right 1 tho I can see how you came to this conclusion .. May be start your Own Thread and vent a Little i'm sure others have their own Peeves to share with you .. I for one think all these Wonderful People are Amazing and bring something very Special into the Lives of others it has nothing to do with Lust it's so much more .. Good Luck! Lu
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RHP User
13 years ago
Hun that was indeed a raNdom act of Kindness Bless you for doing it helping a Stranger out of a Humiliating situation I hope she takes this and passes it forward too it would be in your honour.. Cheers Lu :)x
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RHP User
13 years ago
Thank you...I certainly think that constitutes an act of kindness, random or not. Quoting 'OneEmerald'My number? You bet... :) Considering that I think you've got my number...I would not be surprised at all if there were other firsts in 2013.Go on...put your hand back in there and call me. We now return you to more charitable pursuits although I do and have make regular contributions to many worthy causes...those I do in silent humble grace simply as a way of saying thank you to the universe.
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RHP User
13 years ago
Quoting 'Royboi' walking back to my hotel room in perth on new years day with a bag full of maccas, i bought an extra mcmuffin for this bloke i passed on the way down sitting in the gutter with one sock on, & gave him $10. later that day i saw him again in another part of the city rocking out with a new pair of thongs to walk in!!! good on him. Good on you :)Freya what a lovely thread, that is still going on... see Joff we're not all just about getting laid
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RHP User
13 years ago
Quoting 'Royboi' walking back to my hotel room in perth on new years day with a bag full of maccas, i bought an extra mcmuffin for this bloke i passed on the way down sitting in the gutter with one sock on, & gave him $10. later that day i saw him again in another part of the city rocking out with a new pair of thongs to walk in!!! good on him.
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RHP User
13 years ago
Nice one, it's good to know it went to good use :) reminds me of a time when I was about 16, I caught the greyhound bus from perth to south australia to visit my dad there, we met in a town called Ceduna which is pretty much the ass end of nowhere (back in the day when it was cheaper to catch the bus than fly, my how times have changed). I've made the trip quite a few times when I was young and every time we stopped over, there was an old aboriginal guy dressed in a suit waiting for the bus to come to try and scrounge a few dollars. I hopped off the bus and sure enough there he was once again. Met my dad there and walked towards the roadhouse for lunch and my old man gave the guy $10, should have seen the look on his face it was priceless. It was even better when we saw him 30 minutes afterwards walking out of the bottle'o with a couple of bottles in brown paper bags haha. Oh well, I hope he enjoyed it.
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RHP User
13 years ago
i helped a blind women find the walk button so she could cross the street but then it was canceled out because i petted the dog to much and he was to hyper to walk still counts right ha
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RHP User
13 years ago
I agree,I love this thread too.How sexy is a generous spirit,I love hearing your stories.Lu you are one hot mumma and amazingly generous woman.Sometimes we forget that the gift of our time can be more precious than diamonds.
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RHP User
13 years ago
Christos such a lovely thing to do,westcoastgirl how relieved that woman must have been,and what a kind and generous act on your part,Roiboi that is great that you saw him with the direct result of your kindness...NiceSlowHot,wow I bet that really made her day,so often people are not even thanked let alone shown appreciation like that
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RHP User
13 years ago
Hi! Hun :) I hope you're doing well healthwise and checking out the Yum! Guys at the Gym . Nothing like eye Candy to make exercising more fun as takes ones mind off the Pain he!he! Thankyou from the bottom of My heart for your very kind sentiments I really appreciate them.. Cheers Lu :)
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RHP User
13 years ago
Finally a post with substance. Im not going to blow my own horn here and list every good deed i do since i have always put volunteering ahead of my own pursuits. Random acts of kindness can be practised every moment of every day if we choose to step outsidethe confines of self-centredness. I am only one on this planet and others are limitless in number (nearly 7billion humans not to mention trillions of animals, plant life etc).....so how can i possibly think my own needs are more important? Giving to others through a life of service brings far greater joy than pursuing ones own personal desires. Acts of Kindness can be as simple as greeting everyone you pass on the street with a warm smile and a hello, askingsomeone how they are because you actually care and want to hear, letting cars in front of you in the traffic and so on. Become habituated with kindness in every moment of your life and you make friends with joy and inner peace. Namaste.
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RHP User
13 years ago
That last post is spot on. Treat others the way you would like to be treated. And we all know how good it feels when some one helps you even if you don't need it.- Posted from rhpmobile
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RHP User
13 years ago
Hey hun :) Yes that counts and it was very sweet of you to help her too good for you ..No your good deed wasn't cancelled out at all as they're 2 different things .Generally I believe Blind or companion Dogs when working have a sign on there to say plz don't pat working dog. Even so the woman would have sensed her dog was becoming more hyper before it got to that stage .. It would have settled quickly and she still knew where the button was so all good.. Cheers Lu :)
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RHP User
13 years ago
Quoting 'Meeka100' They would think you were nuts! Hahaa. One of my dear friends gives notes to people she sees around the place who have something beautiful about them. Usually on trains and buses, and just saying how she thinks is beautiful and have a lovely day.She hands it to them as she's getting off so she doesn't have to deal with their reactions, but it is just lovely and sweet and definitely unexpected in Sydney.
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RHP User
13 years ago
About a stranger who left $40 and a note for a lady who's husband is overseas in the US army. Apparently she had a bumper sticker on her car that attracted this stranger to leave a lovely note.. Figured we need a post like this one back on the front page at the moment.
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RHP User
13 years ago
Rudd serving Crean up to Julia on a silver platter so she could chop his head off? Maybe not so random
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RHP User
13 years ago
If only they could do that to Abbott.... I think the act of kindness would be to cover the head first
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13 years ago
Quoting 'Driftwood1' About a stranger who left $40 and a note for a lady who's husband is overseas in the US army. Apparently she had a bumper sticker on her car that attracted this stranger to leave a lovely note.. Figured we need a post like this one back on the front page at the moment.
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RHP User
13 years ago
Quoting 'MrsPeachyPier' Quoting 'Driftwood1' About a stranger who left $40 and a note for a lady who's husband is overseas in the US army. Apparently she had a bumper sticker on her car that attracted this stranger to leave a lovely note.. Figured we need a post like this one back on the front page at the moment. Reminds me of Good News Network on facebook. Good way to build a girl up when she's feeling down.
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RHP User
13 years ago
42 Small Acts of Kindness that Will Make You an Everyday Hero By Brad Aronson - 5 Comments Thank you Suzanne! Our son's prized Elmo fell out of the stroller on our way to school. It's a busy area and I feared Elmo would be dirty or gone when I went back to find him. Suzanne placed him gently in a doorway where he was waiting. How great is it that our small acts of kindness can make someone else’s entire day? Here are 42 good deeds and small acts of kindness that can help you feel amazing. Some of these are new ideas that I haven’t seen online before. Others aren’t as original, but a reminder certainly never hurts. The first suggestion below inspired this post. I know Amy, and after liking her Facebook page, I felt so happy that I wanted to find more easy ways to help others and to feel great. Here’s what I came up with . . . Acts of Kindness Take 5 seconds to support a young person’s dream. Amy is an awesome 11-year-old who has a great attitude and is battling cancer. She’s hoping to meet Taylor Swift by getting Facebook likes. What better way to spend 10 seconds than to click to her Facebook page and like it!Create a holiday to celebrate someone you love. I have “Mia Appreciation Day” for my wife. Your appreciation day can be as simple as declaring the date of the holiday and writing a note of thanks each year to read out loud on that day.You can also invent your own fun or crazy family holiday.Put 50–100 paper hearts or smiley faces in a box. On each cutout write something that is special about your lover or a good friend. Give her the box and tell her to pull out a heart or smiley face anytime she gets lonely or wants a pick me up.Find opportunities to give compliments. It costs nothing, takes no time, and could make someone’s entire day. Don’t just think it. Say it.Your compliment could be something silly, yet endearing. Here’s a post from Pinterest. “Upon entering the Magic Kingdom, one of the security guards said to Alli ‘Excuse me Princess, can I have your autograph.’ I could see that the book was filled with children’s scribbles as the guard asked the same question of many little Princesses. Alli could not get over the fact that the guard thought she was a real princess.” From Pinterest.Take five minutes to send “happy mail” (postal or email) to sick children who are fighting serious illnesses and want to receive mail. When you get to the home page, click “enter” and then click to the “getting started” page.On Mother’s Day and Father’s Day, remember any friends who have lost a parent the previous year, and check in with them. Those will be tough days.Collect soda can tabs to donate to Ronald McDonald House for sick children and their families. The charity gets paid for these.Put a surprise note or sketch in with your spouse’s or kid’s lunch.When it’s summer and hot, give out cold Gatorades to your mail carrier and garbage men.Cook an extra portion of dinner (or dessert) for someone who needs it. Aid for Friends is a Philadelphia area nonprofit that delivers about 500,000 meals yearly to people in need. It started with one woman’s small acts of kindness. She made an extra meal each night to give to someone who needed it.After a wedding or party donate all of the flowers to a nursing home. If you want to see the impact, personally deliver a flower to each resident. You could also bring the flowers to a hospital and ask the receptionist to distribute them to patients who could use them.Tell someone the truth.Say “thank you” to someone who made a difference. . . .Send a card to people who dedicate their lives to helping us – soldiers, police officers, fire fighters and teachers to name a few. A student at Mango Elementary gave the police officer patrolling her school this note after the Sandy Hook tragedy. Write a letter to a deployed or wounded member of the military through Operation Gratitude. Soldiers say that’s the most meaningful part of care packages they receive. Send thanks to military members through military Facebook pages. It’s never too late to say “thanks.” I sent a note 7 years after someone had helped me, and she told me it made her feel terrific. I’m glad I got over my embarrassment at how much time had passed and finally send it.There are so many ways to make people feel great by sending letters:Send a crazy letter or postcard to make someone laugh.My nieces love mail so much, that my wife and I regularly send them postcards, stickers and anything we find for that matter, and it makes their day. Send a letter just to “let you know how much I care about you.” How wonderful would it be to get that? Cut out an article and send it to someone. “I thought about you when I saw this…” or “this reminds me of…” My grandmother always did this, and it made me feel great. For other ideas from my grandma see: Grandma’s Great Advice on Sex, How to Be a Better Person, The Perils of Tight Underwear and more. Take a cute photo of someone you love and mail or email it to them.Keep an extra umbrella at work, so you can lend it out when it rains.If you’re a business, leverage what you do every day to do good. Plaza Cleaners in Portland, OR posted the above sign.Rotation Records in Norristown, PA heard about an 11-year old battling Cancer whose dream is to be a singer. They offered her an opportunity to have a recording session and red carpet party at their studios, which was a huge hit.Sometimes we shy away from people when we know they’re having a rough time. We assume we should wait for them to approach us, so we’re not intruding. Instead, ask them how they’re doing. If they don’t want to talk, they’ll say they’re “fine.” Many people will be relieved to have someone to talk to. If you don’t ask, they might never mention anything to you. They might not want to burden you with their problems.Listen. Don’t interrupt. Something I learned from my wife is that people don’t always want us to suggest a solution. They just want us to listen. We underestimate how important and comforting it is to be listened to.If you see someone who looks lost and might need help with directions, don’t wait for him to ask you for help.Do something special that you know your significant other will appreciate – like when my wife surprised me with chocolate chip pancakes for breakfast. The little things matter. For more related to the little things, see How a Frosty Strengthened My Marriage.Photograph tourists. See a person or a couple trying to take a photo of themselves? Offer to take it for them.Stop at a kid’s lemonade stand and buy a drink.Leave a big tip.Help great people get recognized.When you see someone being amazing, tell her parent, her spouse, her friends, and so on.When you get great service tell the person who helped you. Then, tell a manager. Go to the corporate web site and submit an email.Write a positive online review of a business you like. It makes a difference. Our mason and electrician said that over 50% of their business comes from online reviews.Encourage someone to pursue her dreams.Donate your stuff. Instead of saving things in case you need them in 10 years, consider giving stuff to someone who needs it now. Here is a list of where to donate clothes, furniture, old phones, inkjet cartridges, children’s clothes and books, appliances, electronics, cars, eyeglasses and more.Everyone is important. Learn the names of your office security guard, the person at the front desk and other people you see every day. Greet them by name.Also say “hello” to strangers and smile. So easy, yet it makes people smile.In the middle of December, contribute to Operation Santa Claus. Go to the Post Office, snag one of the letters to Santa, and fulfill a wish for someone who needs help buying gifts.Cheer up a friend who needs it with a surprise visit or lunch.Loan money to a third world entrepreneur through Kiva. These tiny investments change the lives of the families who receive them, and 99% of the loans are paid back.Invite someone to dinner – especially at the holidays, when it is difficult for some people to be alone.Make a helpful introduction.Call your parents. Hi Mom and Dad! :-)Buy a small gift for someone. Just because.Share a great book you’ve read.(I recently finished and loved, Conor Grennan’s book,Little Princes, One Man’s Promise to Bring Home the Lost Children of Nepal.)Don’t ignore the next homeless person you see. Buy him food. Enjoy his smile when you give it to him.Let another car merge in front of you, or stop to let a pedestrian cross the street.Hold the elevator.If you print an Internet coupon before going to a store, print a few extras to give to other customers.Call someone you love. Tell him you love him.Allow someone to help you. Let her enjoy performing an act of kindness.Seek out an opportunity to help every day. Hold open a door, offer assistance, or help someone trying to get a stroller down the steps.When you look, you’ll find opportunities to perform acts of kindness. When you take those opportunities, you’ll feel great.Please add your thoughts or additional acts of kindness below.
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13 years ago
Was approached out side my unit by a unknown asian man who came right up to me and was speaking in a very broken english and waving a piece of paper at me,i looked at da piece of paper and saw what i thought was an address on it.I managed to converse with him that he was looking for this address which was in da next suburb,me being hopeless with directions showed him to my car motioned to him to get in which he did so hesitantly and drove him to his destination,turned out he was Japanese and here to study english,silly bugger pulled out his wallet when we arrived at the destination and offered me a fifty,i took the fifty and his wallet from his hand,put the fifty back in da wallet and placed it in his top shirt pocket.He placed his hands together like he was praying and said a few sentences in Japanese,when i asked him what he just did he told me that in fact he had just said a pray to bless me and my family for my kindness,i shook his hand for a good 20 seconds said thank you and off he went,kinda sorta really made my day and/or week,jsk
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13 years ago
jsk,great to have you back in the forums
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13 years ago
Hi! Hun :) That was so very Kind of you to help the stranger in this way. I can only imagine how lost he was feeling unfamiliar with the area...Believe me Hun your good deed will be rewarded 10fold .. Enjoy every minute of it Cheers Lu :)
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13 years ago
Quoting 'jsk6767' Was approached out side my unit by a unknown asian man who came right up to me and was speaking in a very broken english and waving a piece of paper at me,i looked at da piece of paper and saw what i thought was an address on it.I managed to converse with him that he was looking for this address which was in da next suburb,me being hopeless with directions showed him to my car motioned to him to get in which he did so hesitantly and drove him to his destination,turned out he was Japanese and here to study english,silly bugger pulled out his wallet when we arrived at the destination and offered me a fifty,i took the fifty and his wallet from his hand,put the fifty back in da wallet and placed it in his top shirt pocket.He placed his hands together like he was praying and said a few sentences in Japanese,when i asked him what he just did he told me that in fact he had just said a pray to bless me and my family for my kindness,i shook his hand for a good 20 seconds said thank you and off he went,kinda sorta really made my day and/or week,jsk nice work! Id have done that too...
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13 years ago
Im currently on and off cructhes due to surgery/illness Today Im on crutches and struggling...... ...a lovely young man, not only helped me park the stupid new hire car I have at present (my car was vandalised at the weekend) but then kindly carried all my bits and pieces for me to my office and also went and bought me my beloved coffee frappe.............. yep his a med student and yes he probably wants a rotation in my department...but you know... chilvary is not dead................lovely and thankyou to whoever you are ..I soooooo needed that frappe..
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RHP User
13 years ago
Hun I'm glad your day was brightened by this young Guys Kindness .If you feel that strongly it would be nice if you have time to tell the Co- ordinator at CG.Good feed back always goes down well. Aside from that, Karma will reward him and your gratitude certainly would have made him feel good too . Get well soon cheers Lu :)
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