Random Act of Kindness Day!

February 17th is a day dedicated to random acts of kindness by many groups and organisations. So what is it all about and how can you take part?

Today is all about being kind.

People have pointed out that being kind to one another should be something that occurs all the time, but sometimes it's easy to forget about - what with all the daily hassles and life stresses.

All of a sudden, Random Act of Kindness Day comes about and reminds you to look after those around you, and hope that they do the same for you.

I've been having a real stressful time recently, after losing all of my important possessions on a night out...

I lost my phone and purse, containing my bank cards, student card, and most importantly, my passport.

As you can imagine, with my trip to America coming up in three weeks, I was a little bit more than worried.

I was panicking in the post office yesterday getting a form for a replacement, about to phone up and make an emergency appointment at the Passport Office in Newport.

That's when I got an email to say that my things had been handed in to my Uni campus.

I couldn't believe it.

I still don't have my phone, but I am beyond grateful that my passport has found its way back to me this close to my trip - and just in time for Random Act of Kindness Day.

Being kind doesn't have to be a huge commitment. These random acts can be small, but go a long way.

Something as little as smiling at a stranger, holding a door open for someone, offering your friend a hug or handing in lost possessions! Each could go a long way in making someone's day just that little bit better.

If you're spending time by yourself today, perhaps take time to be kind to your body and mind by doing something that makes you feel good.

Be kind to the planet and all that is in it.

I'd like to take the time to thank each and every one of you for visiting my blog today - you've achieved a random act of kindness just by reading this, and you didn't even know it!

Thank you for all of your support. x

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For inspiration and more info on how to be a RAKtivist today, visit this site: https://www.randomactsofkindness.org/