random acts of kindness

Kindness is helping the Special Olympics, exceeding your comfort zone.
Kindness is sitting with a classmate who is eating more.
Kindness is being open when you don’t get your way.
Kindness is smiling at a teacher who’s had a bad day.
Kindness is introducing yourself to someone who’s new.
Kindness is broadening your horizon from more than just a few.
Kindness is holding the door whenever you can.
Kindness is recycling those bottles so they’re not stuck in the sand.
Kindness is helping the elderly cross the street.
Kindness is smiling at everyone you meet.
Kindness is being excepting and preventing racism.
Kindness is helping a friend with your upbeat optimism.
Kindness is lending a hand to someone in need.
Kindness is planting a forest with one little seed.
Kindness is holding the books of a kid who broke their leg.
Kindness is helping them out with less than a plea or beg.
Kindness is opening your heart and opening your mind.
Kindness is doing your best to just be kind.
Kindness is helping others, you know what I mean.
Kindness is stepping outside what’s normal in your social scene.
Kindness isn’t building walls, but building bridges.
Kindness is knowing you’re affecting others with every decision.
Kindness is expressed through actions, words, or song.
Kindness is standing up for others and knowing right from wrong.
Kindness is making a difference and changing the world one act of kindness at a time.

by Jourdan Davis

Written for the PTA Reflections writing project. Received awards from both the Howard County PTA level and Oakland Mills High School PTSA. Selected to compete at the Maryland State PTA Reflections Level.