12 Ways to Share Kindness from Now on
So, what kind of kindness can you do? Some of the following actions might inspire you:
1. Do one good thing for the people around you
Maybe a security guard in the neighborhood, maybe a hawker who always sells around the corner near your house. Do the one good thing they didn't expect to get from anyone else. You can bring snacks to accompany security officers during siskamling, for example. Or buy from hawkers in bulk.
2. Buy coffee for someone else
Do you and your friends have a coffee routine in the morning or after lunch? You must be familiar with the habit of one person buying coffee for another, then Split Bill. Well, for this time, try buying them coffee without dividing your coffee bill later.
3. Donate some of your clothes
Fashion trends are endless. Every time there is always a new style or color that it's hard to resist the temptation not to have it. If you always follow these desires, your wardrobe can be full. Try to check the condition of your wardrobe again and start selecting which clothes are still in use and which ones you will no longer wear, then collect them for donation. In addition, start applying the principle that for one clothes you buy, you will donate one of your old clothes.
4. Set aside money for donations or donations
You don't have to wait for a certain amount of money to accumulate to donate. As soon as you get more money, whatever it is, you can donate it immediately. There are many options for donating, one of which is the Happy Ramadan Package program in collaboration with BAZNAS (National Amil Zakat Agency) through kitabisa.com. Whenever and wherever you are, you can donate to others.
5. Donate your book
If your bookcase is getting full, it's time to donate old books that you won't read anymore. You can send these books to mobile libraries, schools, or foundations that are always ready to receive books for children in need. Inspired by Books on the Underground, you can leave the books you have finished reading one by one in public places that are easy to find, for example at bus stops, seats on public transportation, or in cafes. Include a message instructing that the book belongs to whoever finds it and when you're done reading it, leave the book in a public place for the next person to read.
6. Listen to other people tell stories
In a time when everyone is expressing and having an opinion, it's hard to find someone who will really listen. However, everyone has something that bothers them. Therefore, take your time for friends or closest people to listen to their problems. You don't have to come up with a solution. Sometimes they already know what they have to do, and we are with them to listen.
7. Giving extra for online transport drivers
If you are actively using online transportation, there is nothing wrong with giving more to the drivers who have taken you, for example by taking advantage of the rating and tip features in the application. If you order food and drink, there's nothing wrong with ordering one more serving to be given to the driver on duty.
8. Leave a positive comment
Nowadays it's easy to find offensive comments on social media that are posted without thinking about the feelings of the person addressed or who reads it. Come on, make a change by giving positive messages on social media. Instead of leaving comments like "How come you're fat now?", try changing it to "Cheer up!" or “You look really happy right now.”
9. Throw garbage in its place
Disposing of trash in its place shows how responsible you are for the things you own or consume. Disposing of garbage in its place is not only doing good to your neighbor, but also to the planet we live in. Don't hesitate to reprimand those who are still littering. Don't hesitate to take the trash you find and throw it in its place. We are all responsible for the survival of our Earth.
10. Give your seat to someone else
If you always travel by public transport, try giving your seat to those in need; pregnant women, the elderly, persons with disabilities, or passengers who are sick. No matter how tired it is, once you see the happy faces of those who accept your kindness, you are guaranteed to feel lighter.
11. Help fill out student surveys
Do you remember the time when you had to collect surveys or conduct interviews when you were in college? If you still remember the difficulty of the process, don't ignore e-mails from students who need your time and help for their coursework or thesis.
12. Create a Dream Saver for others
If we've been making Dream Savers for ourselves or our family members, try making a Dream Saver for those in need. For example, create a Dream Saver and set aside your money every day until the end of May 2019. Once this is achieved, give the funds that have been collected later to one of the office boys in your office. The Dream Saver that you collect will mean a lot to them.
These are just a few examples of the good you can do. Big or small, do good with all your heart, without distinction of ethnicity, religion, or race, and without expecting anything in return. Also, remind those around you to pass on the kindness they receive. The more people who do good, of course this world will be much more beautiful. Fill your days with sharing goodness!
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