Quote Fancy
I can remember the first time I ever read this quote - it was on the door of the health teacher's room at my school, more than 20 years ago. A lover of provocative quotes, I thought about the perfect wording of this quote and the simple and heartfelt message.
I saw a story on CBS by Steve Hartman that personifies this quote. I was so inspired by Susan Thompson-Gaines, the woman in the story, that I want to share it with you.
Susan Thompson-Gaines lives in Arlington, VA. She collects items from her neighbors and town, and then has a gigantic yard sale. This year marked her third annual yard sale. She made $12,000, and every day she spends a little of the money on random acts of kindness. She might buy donuts for some nurses, or a homecoming dress for a needy teen, but she tries to do something every day. Susan says when you look for ways to show kindness, you will find many.
I am inspired by this story, and by Susan herself. She says that doing acts of kindness has made her a much happier person, and with all she ought at the yard sale, a brand new box of PURPOSE was the best purchase. :) You have to love her outlook!
I agree with Susan. Being in the classroom and coaching for almost 40 years was where I felt happiest, because I could help more than one person every day. By the way, I still work to perform at least one act of kindness per day.
To view Steve Hartman's take on this delightful and inspiring story, please click on this link
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/yard-sale-funds-random-acts-of-kindness/
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