Feb 17, 2017-National Random Acts of Kindness Day

Observed on February 17th, National Random Acts of Kindness Day has grown in popularity each year.  It is celebrated by individuals, groups and organizations nationwide to encourage acts of kindness all around the world.  Kindness is a gift we gift each-other.  It is a gift of love.

It is a favorite day for many, as people everywhere are enjoying doing these acts of kindness.  Not only is it positive for the receiver, but for the giver, too!     
“I was a recipient of the kindness but more glad to be a contributor!” (Unknown)
The Random Acts of Kindness Foundation celebrates Random Acts of Kindness Week.  The Random Acts of Kindness Foundation is an internationally recognized non-profit organization founded upon the powerful belief in kindness and dedicated to providing resources and tools that encourage acts of kindness.

In New Zealand, where this day originated, celebrates Random Acts of Kindness Day on September 1st.  It is also recognized by some on other days throughout the year; however, doing random acts of kindness is something that can be done every day of the year.

A Few Quotes of Kindness:

• “Kindness is a language which the deaf can hear and the blind can see.” (Mark Twain)
• “No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted.” (Aesop)
• “Remember there’s no such thing as a small act of kindness. Every act creates a ripple with no logical end.” (Scott Adams)
• “Kind words and actions can seem so small, but their effects are truly endless.” (Author Unknown)

HOW TO OBSERVE
Make a note to do nice things throughout the day and use #RandomActsOfKindnessDay to post on social media.

HISTORY
Josh de Jong of New Zealand National Random Acts of Kindness Day.
www.randomactsofkindness.org/

​Some random acts of kindness are:  Join us and then come back and comment on what you did.  If you want to join our grassroots movement and help the homeless with gifts of toiletries, socks, blankets and lots of love please contact Giuliana at kindnesscrewcalgarysociety@shaw.ca
We are also going to be a part of the Global Hug day May 6 & 7th join our group at www.facebook.com/events/1785826408407306/


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