Mother's Day is coming soon in the Arab World. And whether your mom is still alive or passed away, Moms are the source of love and kindness in life. I decided this year in honor of my mother to celebrate Mother's Day with 21 acts of kindness. Why 21? I will start from March 1 till March 21 and do everyday a simple act of kindness.
It's great to buy gifts on Mother's day: flowers, cake... But if you decided you want to do something greater and has more impact on your Mom and your surroundings, join me in this adventure.
March 1: Call Mom and ask her about her day. Say something funny to make her laugh. And if your mom passed away, visit her grave and talk to her (she will be listening).
March 2: Help a mother at the grocery store and hold her bags to the car.
March 3: Write a card to tell Mom how much she means to me. If you have kids, you can let them help decorating the card and add some kisses.
March 4: Ask a mother if she needs a drive home.
March 5: Invite Mom for a cup of coffee.
March 6: Hold the door open for a mother struggling with her stroller.
March 7: Book a restaurant table for Mom and Dad or Mom and her best friend to have a night out.
March 8: Buy a starbucks gift card and leave it by a mother's house (a neighbor or co-worker).
March 9: Send Mom a photo of me and her together or of the whole family. She will love to see that picture every day.
March 10: Send sms to a mother in your family and tell her how wonderful she is.
March 11: Take Mom for lunch just me and her. And if your Mom passed away, take her best friend for lunch and talk about her.
Check our Facebook page daily for more acts of kindness. And stay tuned for the rest of the adventure. 10 more days to go of celebrating Mother's Day with kindness.
By Heidi Shebaro
Founder of "The Kindness Project in the Middle East", a teacher and a blogger
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