The Ripple Effect
Hi, it’s Heather from Skate Helper. For me, every day seems like Groundhog Day and that’s a good thing. I don’t want anything to change my family’s routine until the curve is flattened and we are allowed to get back to business. I truly believe we will get through this.
Random Acts of Kindness
In the last few weeks, like many people, I’ve been struck by the random acts of kindness happening all over. One person’s act has an amazing ripple effect of spreading positive energy out into the universe.
I was recently inspired by Facebook posts. My friend Suzanne is sewing cotton masks at her home and will be donating them to her local hospital’s emergency dept. My other friend Sarah posted that her husband’s company is now manufacturing plastic face shields for local hospitals. My friend Randy put up positive signs in his living room window.
Random acts of kindness are everywhere. I see inspirational rocks when I walk through my neighbourhood. That inspired my daughter to paint several rocks of her own with messages and place them to be enjoyed by others.
It makes walking everyday fun and seem like a treasure hunt. Many people are banging pots and pans thanking hospital staff, first responders and essential staff during shift changes. Acknowledgement is very powerful!
How to Start a Ripple Effect
The social isolation may last well into the summer. Below are some suggestions that will put positive vibes out into your community and start a ripple effect.
- smile and say hello to people out walking – at least 2 metres away of course
- connect with old friends, check in and see how they are doing
- continue to donate blood
- donate to the food bank
- order take-out when you can from different local restaurants
- choose to support any business that is open during this time
- write thank you letters and mail to hospitals, police stations, fire departments, grocery stores, gas stations, politicians, etc
- bake cookies or muffins and give to elderly neighbours who may be stuck inside
- pick up garbage in your yard, or in your neighbourhood
“Do your little bit of good where you are; it’s those little bits of good put together that overwhelm the world.” Desmond Tutu.
Stay Safe and Be Kind.
Heather at Skate Helper.
