Monday, January 6, 2014

It's The Middle East!!

While Random acts of Kindness are taking place all over the world, except one small part of the map that is missing it. It's the Middle East!

It's not that they are not religious. No!! They are the main source of three major religions (Judaism, Christianity and Islam), and it's not that they are not kind to each others, I know some of them at least are. But aggressive acts are dominant in that place. And they need a wake up call.

So we thought we should remind them that no act of kindness no matter how small, is ever wasted. And provide them with some inspiration today to go out and pay it forward.

Here are some kindness ideas from The Kindness Project in the Middle East:

Praise someone's efforts: Thank your co-worker, write a small "good job" note, "high-five" someone.

Give someone flowers: You don't need an occasion to buy flowers, and no one can say no to a flower. It's a win-win situation here.

Tell someone they're special: You see someone having a bad day at the coffeeshop, tell them they're special! Make their day!

Practice a random act of kindness today and tell us about it.


By Heidi Shebaro
Founder of " The Kindness Project in the Middle East", a teacher and a blogger