I found this quote on tumblr, and I chose to write about it because last night I actually did remember someone's random act of kindness towards me. When people say that there is never an act of kindness too small; they aren't kidding- sometimes all it takes is a small compliment to turn someone's day around. And that's all this little memory was- a simple compliment given to me by my friend's cousin about a month ago. It was nothing overly significant, yet I still remember (and appreciate) it.
It is because of the honesty of this quote that I constantly try to compliment people. If we're out at a store and we're checking out, I always try to find something I can compliment the cashier on- be it her makeup, her jewelry, or her hair. I'll never lie about something, but I enjoy making people smile and feel good about themselves.. and knowing that it could be the push they need to get their mood feeling better makes it even better. I'll say it again- there's no act of kindness too small. And I really think that people tend to forget that, too. They feel that if they can't be over-the-top with their kindness, it won't be appreciated- but it will be. A simple compliment, taking the time to talk to someone, remembering the little things about people- that's what people will like, perhaps even more than over-the-top try-hard gestures. I always prefer the little things. I guess it matches up with my policy in life, of always finding the little things to make myself happy. I guess it carries over, since I feel the need to point out the little things to other people who I encounter in my life, too. - Maddie
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Michelle Armistead
9/3/2016 05:14:58 pm
Hi Maddie,
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