Welcome February! It's a cold and wintry month, but luckily it's short and Spring will be here before we know it!
We all know February is the month in which we celebrate Valentine's Day and show our love to our spouses, significant others and families. But, did you know February has another holiday that is all about love and compassion? February 17th is Random Acts of Kindness day and it's one of my favorites!
February's Favorite Thing....Random Acts of Kindness
 A random act of kindness is defined as a non-premeditated, inconsistent action designed to offer kindness towards the outside world. It is a gesture that is not expected or anticipated and given with the intention of making the recipient happy. Random Acts of Kindness day was founded in 1995 by a nonprofit that is headquartered right here in Denver! And since we all have so much kindness to give, there is now a week set aside in February that has been named Random Acts of Kindness week, taking place February 12-18, 2017.
 
I just love this concept and I plan to celebrate Random Acts of Kindness week. I love the idea of surprising strangers and loved ones and bringing smiles to the people around us. The world can be lonely and difficult for many and we never know just how our tiny act can turn things around for someone. Whether it's paying for a stranger's coffee, letting someone in front of you in traffic, leaving a small gift on a neighbor's doorstep...giving a small unexpected token of compassion can change a person's whole day...or even life!

Check out this non profit foundation called Random Acts of Kindness. Their goal is to spread kindness throughout schools, communities and homes. They provide ideas, kits, quote cards and even teacher lesson plans for creating a kinder community. I just signed up to become a RAKactivist myself!
Randoms Acts of Kindness don't have to be extravagant or expensive. Here are some easy and cheap ideas to spread smiles without breaking your bank. And here's a good list for tons of kindness spreading ideas. (I really love #2, #9 and #22.) Feeling skeptical or uninspired? Read this article on real people's stories of how an act of compassion affected them.

I hope these ideas have sparked a fire in you all to get out and spread some love this February! And I would love to see what kindness you share! 
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In kindness and love....
 

Bryn Rath
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