Stories of Everyday Kindness - HCC
How good humans have shared kindness with one another. Brought to you by the Healthy Congregation Committee (HCC).
HCC Wants YOUR Everyday Kindnesses to Share
Inspired by the October Non-Theist Sunday service, “My Religion is Kindness,” the Healthy Congregation Committee is collecting stories of everyday kindnesses—brief episodes where someone made you feel seen and/or appreciated or you made someone else feel that way. We will publish some of these experiences periodically in the enews. We believe that intentionally noticing our own and others’ Everyday Kindnesses enriches the many ways we can be together and helps us foster Right Relationships. Consciously exercising the kindness muscle begins to make it a natural part of daily life.
Stories of Everyday Kindness
I have been on crutches and in a wheelchair for a bit and it seems like an invitation to others to be kind and folks have taken it up: - when I was hoisting myself up the pool ladder, an older man came over and wordlessly picked up my crutches from the pool deck and handed them to me with a smile - a friend picked up lunch and brought it and herself to my house for lunch - my sweet husband brings crutches or wheelchair wherever I need them - friends offered transport to and from choir - a friend stayed after a meeting to help lift my heavy chair into the car’s trunk I have been blessed with a shower of kindness!
I worked my way through college as a Kroger cashier. I was often surprised at how impersonal and preoccupied customers typically were when coming through my line. Ever since then, whenever I’m in a comparable situation, I very intentionally greet cashiers with a smile and ask a question or make a remark that lets them know I’m interested in how they’re doing. I usually awaken a smile or get an interesting response— a brief moment of connection.
