Random acts of kindness can change an otherwise dreary day
Random acts of kindness can change a person’s outlook and life. Doing nice things for others, in hopes that they might pay it forward, is a goal I’ve always had. At times, I questioned my “whys” to devoting so much time to gardens when something lovely happened.
I put a lot of time into my gardens and enjoy the process, finding it meditative. One year, after investing hour after hour of back-breaking work, as neighbors enjoyed themselves on the bike path, I wondered why I continued on. I wanted to be biking, hiking, being out doors, or to just sit and read a book while listening to the birds. I was questioning why I committed myself to the arduous chore of maintaining all these plants, after all, I told myself, is wasn’t like anyone really noticed.
It is odd how the world works because a few days later I find an envelope in my mailbox, like a message from the universe. Someone had committed a random act of kindness at just the time when I was contemplating giving up the gardens. I keep this taped to my dressing mirror as a constant reminder to keep working towards goals even when you think people don’t seem appreciate your efforts, they do.
