Gaston Library discussion

Cassette 4, Side A: Mrs. Bradley sets up a compliment bags to encourage acts of kindness among the students. When Hannah turns down Zach's date proposal, he retaliates by stealing her compliments from her bag. This has a profound impact on Hannah.

Random Acts of Kindness is a foundation believes kindness can change the way people perceive and experience the world. A random act of kindness would constitute holding a door open for someone, writing a thank you note, or offering to help carry something heavy. Being an agent of kindness inspires hope, and can impact a person's perception and life.

How have acts of kindness impacted your life? What are some ways you are inspired to share kindness in our Gaston County community?

Random Acts of Kindness Foundation

Kendall, thank you so much for sharing this! I've always wanted to do a random act of kindness, but haven't been able to find a way that worked for me. This website has a ton of ideas for random acts of kindness though, even ones for being kind to yourself. I'm excited to pick a few and spread some love!

I was on my way to work one day and stressing a little about my financial situation. I was at a McDonald's drive-thru and when I got to the window I was told the person in front of me paid for my food.

That literally made my day. It was such a great feeling that I try to do it every so often for the person behind me.

Cadi, it's awesome you pass it on when you can! Kindness spreads fast!

Cadi, I love that story! I tend to agree with George Bernard Shaw, "There is no sincerer love than the love of food."

For my moment, a co-worker sent me a holiday card in the mail. He took the time to write a kind note wishing me well, and actually sent it through the post office! He could have easily given it to me at work. Receiving mail-not electronic or through the office courier-is a special treat. Now I always try to send handwritten thank you notes through the mail.

Aww, that sounds so nice! Most of us have long since strayed from writing and mailing cards or letters. I should start doing that myself.