Be Kind to Humankind Week

In 1988, Lorraine Jara from Toms River, New Jersey started this week.  She started it after a sad event in her hometown.  Two men had a boating accident.  They were staying afloat by clinging to their capsized boat.  Other boaters passed them by and did not help them.  Sadly, one of the men died.  

Lorraine wanted to honor this man so she started this week-long event of doing acts of kindness.  The week begins tomorrow August 25 and runs through August 31.. 

Below are suggestions from Lorraine for each day of the week.

Thoughtful Thursday – Treat each other well.  Find ways to help someone you run into.  Perhaps you can let someone jump you in a line.

Forgive-Your-Foe Friday – The goal is to find someone you’ve disagreed with and then reach out to make amends.  This idea is that it will make you feel better.  Not always an easy task.

Speak-Nice-Words Saturday – Find ways to say nice things to the people in your life.  It’s not always easy to bite your tongue but give it a try.  Pass it on to your children too.

Sacrifice Our Wants for Others’ Needs Sunday – Look for an opportunity to help someone.  Run an errand for someone.  Have a visit with someone alone.  

Motorist Consideration Monday – Take extra care to drive courteously.  Try to be patient with the person going 20mph in a 35mph zone. There are ways to be courteous with all modes of travel.

Touch-A-Heart Tuesday – Spread kindness. You can encourage others in their dreams and goals.  You can walk a friend’s dog for them.  Babysit for a family to give them free time.

Willing-to-Lend-A-Hand Wednesday – Choose a way to help someone you know.  Water plants, trim hedges, dog or cat site.  Little things can mean a lot.

You may feel as we do at Private Home Health Care that the more kindness the better in our world today.  It is a core value in many of our elementary schools and each one of us can pass it on with simple acts.  Best of luck being kind!