Random Act of Kindness

 

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Hey Fam! 

It's been an interesting couple of months and if you have been catching up with me on my socials, you will find this blog post mindful.

Oh yes, that has always been my go-to word and it was a no-brainer that it had to be the title of my recently published children's book, I am Mindful.

Some weeks ago, I was at a supermarket and saw a friend and colleague. While at the checkout point, I noticed he had items that would normally or usually would not be associated with him. This was mainly because he is very big on healthy eating and lifestyle - I mean he is buff and so you would typically not expect him to buy a loaf of white bread and fizzy drinks. 

Out of curiosity, I asked who the items were for as I knew he couldn’t be so hungry that he would buy a very big loaf of bread and some extras. He then mentioned it was for a boy who had walked up to him, calling him “Daddy”. 

One thing I like a lot about this particular friend is that he is not one to do things simply to put up a show so when he added that, he had first discarded the boy wondering to himself “who is your Daddy?” before he called him back and decided to get him a few things. I knew this was a genuine random act of kindness!

A few minutes later, the little boy came into the store. The moment I saw him I immediately understood the reason for my friend’s initial reaction - many people would have had that first reaction to be very honest.

But what warmed my heart the most in this whole short story was the fact that this boy didn’t sit to eat the food. When asked why he wasn’t eating it immediately especially because we knew quite well that he looked pale and malnourished and was obviously very hungry. He replied that he was taking the food items home to his grandma who hasn’t eaten for days. 

I was moved by the level of his thoughtfulness and compassion. They say, 'the heart of man is desperately wicked', but I also know that this same heart of man is able and very capable of love, warmth, and kindness. 

My friend hopes to do a follow-up on this little boy if he gets to see him again.

This may have not felt like a lot but at that moment, the little boy and his grandma at least got their ‘bread for the day'. 

The work that I do especially with my recent book project, I am Mindful has opened up my heart and mind to the possibilities that good people and kindess can never go out of style!

Do not give up on humanity. A little gesture, complimement and act of random kindness despite everything can go a long way. Be kind, and be mindful of your words and actions - they might just be the rainbow on someone’s cloudy day. 

Chat to you again, soon!

Love,

TA

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Wondering how to get a copy of my new children's book, I am Mindful? Check here, here, and here.

I am Mindful is a character-building picture book for children on kindness, empathy and boundaries. I am Mindful is suitable for children ages 3 - 8 years old.