Birthday Goal #69

Birthday Goal #69

69 Random Acts of Kindness

July 9, 2024 to July 8, 2025

 “Wherever there is a human being, there is an opportunity for a kindness." 

From a Stoic viewpoint, the benefits of kindness are twofold: they enhance the well-being of the receiver and enrich the character of the giver. We become better people by practicing kindness.

GiGi and Jackie sent me a video, wishing me a happy birthday. So, three days later when it was GiGi's birthday, I sent her a video as well.  I hope my video doesn't give her nightmares.

On my way to the Fat Lady Brewery, there was a woman who could not figure out where she was going. I was heading away from her when she called to me for help.  I called out that I couldn't help her and started to walk away.  But then I turned around and  stopped to help a her find her venue in Manyaunk.

As I was going through rush hour traffic, I made it a point to let as many cars in the line of traffic.

I went to my bank and one of the regular tellers has left,. He was laid off and isnt coming back.  I made sure his supervisor knew how much I've appreciated his services these last 7 years.

One of the security guard at my apartment is African American. Most of us here are white.  Sometimes, she seems indifferent to us. She was walking around with her dinner the other day.  We were eating in the lounge.  I asked her if she wanted to join us. She didn't want to join us. But she has been much friendlier to us since i asked her to sit with us.

Sue D had knee surgery so i went and picked her up from the hospital and took her home and then spent 6 hours making sure she was comfortable.

Kathi L and Helen P needed a ride to the beach to visit Jane B, So I drove them.

I’m at the airport in Frankfurt Germany. An older woman sits next to me and seemed a little nervous. A flight attendant announces that boarding is now starting. The older want asked what group in in. Four, I tell her. Me too. And as more and more people get in line and push through each other, I turn to her and tel her, ok we are going now. Follow me. She seems relieved that I’ve made this decision and she o Edie try gets up and follows me. And even though group three is still boarding g, we are allowed on without any hesitation. 

An old woman was crossing the street and she walked with so much effort, I didnt think she was going to back it to her destination (wherever that must be).  I drove by her and thought, "go back and help her" so I did. I made an illegal turn on Bryn Mawr Avenue and turned down a street and found her about ten steps away from where I first saw her. I asked her if she needed any help and she seemed a little indignenated. She told she she was fine and almost at her car.  I was taken aback as this woman shouldn't be driving any more. But I just moved on.

Ive attempted to take a few women to their cancer treatments. Arrangments were made but they cancelled at the last minute. Does that count?

Update: it’s a year later and I failed miserably at achieving this goal and documenting this goal.