Sunday, May 29, 2016

Getting on the RAK (random acts of kindness) bandwagon



The citizens of the Greater Olney community do good things all the time – so why do the not-so-good things seem to get more “air time” in today’s media-intensive world?

Introducing the Greater Olney Random Acts of Kindness (Greater Olney RAK) initiative – one community’s stand for kindness and greater good in the world. Designed to encourage positive interactions and elevate a more positive view of our world, Greater Olney RAK is a movement to encourage residents to perform good acts, recognize good acts, and experience the promise of a better world, at least in our little corner of it.

The Greater Olney RAK movement is about …
1.    Encouraging community members to perform random acts of kindness, small or large.
2.    “Turning up the volume” on the unsung good deeds within our great community.

The ultimate goal of Greater Olney RAK is to help foster a more positive and hopeful outlook toward people and for the world in which we live, starting with our community!

How do I join the Greater Olney RAK initiative? 

Do It …
Become a part of a silent brigade of do good’ers throughout the Greater Olney area by simply acting the next time you feel the urge to randomly help someone with a small or large act of kindness. Your actions could make someone’s day and can help to make our community even better. Do it when the moment strikes you. Do it when a needs presents itself. It’s that simple.

It’s important also to understand that Random Acts of Kindness come in all shapes and sizes. In fact, Great acts are made up of small deeds! They don’t have to be grand or costly, can be done at any time and can take as little as a few seconds to perform. The only requirement is that they have to be an expression of random kindness toward your fellow man, woman, child, or even animal.

Some examples of daily Random Acts of Kindness could include:                                                  
 (We hope they inspire you to think up a few of your own!)
    Simply smile at every person you pass throughout the day.
    Bake a few extra cookies for your neighbor as a surprise.
    Pay for coffee or a meal for the person behind you at the local drive-thru restaurant.
    Call a local charity and offer your services for a few hours.
    Anonymously buy dinner for diners sitting across the restaurant from you.
    Spend time picking up the trash in your community.
    Deliver flowers to a senior who might need some cheer.
    Write a note of thanks to a teacher or community service worker.
    Shovel your neighbor's walk after the next snow storm.
    Offer to mow an elderly neighbor's lawn.

For lots more ideas, check out the Random Acts of Kindness Foundation at https://www.randomactsofkindness.org

 See It …
Whether you’re the person doing it, seeing it, or receiving it, help us recognize it. Tell us about your Random Act of Kindness experience by emailing the details to GreaterOlneyRAK@gmail.com. The submission can be anonymous if you prefer. Simply share the details of the act by telling us the “who, what, when, why, where and how” of a recent Random Act of Kindness. Don't forget to note if you were the doer, observer, or recipient of the act. Anyone can report a good act. We want to hear from you!

 Feel It …
Doing good feels great. Random Acts of Kindness are meant to elevate the experience of life for residents in our community and beyond. Together, we can make people happy and help to foster a better world through Greater Olney RAK.

Great News!
To encourage this feeling, share your Greater Olney RAK news and it may be featured on the Greater Olney RAK Hall of Fame page in an upcoming issue of the Greater Olney News.
For more information or to learn more about partnering with or becoming a sponsor of the Greater Olney RAK initiative, email GreaterOlneyRAK@gmail.com. It’s time to start to KRANK UP THE KINDNESS!!

“NO ACT OF KINDNESS, NO MATTER HOW SMALL, IS EVER WASTED.” – AESOP

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