Random Acts of Kindness Mind Map
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When you are the recipient of someone else’s kindness – even a simple “Thank you” it can change how you relate to the World and how you feel about yourself.
True Random Acts of Kindness are genuine, sincere, thoughtful and considerate. They are acts without seeking anything in return. This means no ROI (Return on Investment), in fact, no thinking of it as an investment and no expectation of a return favour or RAK. There is no express need or requirement for acknowledgement or response.
RAK’s are not made in the hope of being seen as good, kind and helpful either – they are made because you want to help others and you don’t need a reward or recognition for doing so.
RAK’s are not always secret – although they can be anonymous.
RAK’s are not Karma tokens – Karma is simply “action” not necessarily a build up of good or bad, resulting in good or bad.
How many seconds does it take to change a toilet roll so that the next person isn’t confronted with a single sheet?
(You could be the next person!)
How long to replenish stationery and stock?
How long to make the tea?
How long does it take to say “Thank you” or compliment a nice meal or good service?
There are countless examples of RAK’s and they don’t have to involve money. By enhancing your senses you will see far more positive things happening around you and you may even be able to help others too. I read once that if you feel miserable it is almost always because you are not doing enough to help others.
What you focus on is key – if you see, read, hear bad things it is because that is where you are focusing – if you see good, kind and inspiring things, again, it is because that is where you are focusing your attention.
Mahatma Gandhi said: “You must be the change you wish to see in the World”
You can start with simple RAK’s and remember to give RAK’s to yourself too, even if it is as simple as being kinder to yourself from a thought upwards!
To learn more about RAK’s here are a few suggestions for further reading – there are thousands of inspiring books out there and a great tip is to stick with ones that really help you – if a book isn’t helping you after one or two chapters – move on!
Associated reading:
Timeless wisdom and practical advice for a more fulfilling life:
“The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success” by Deepak Chopra
How small changes add up to a world of difference:
“Easier than you think” by Richard Carlson
“Ten Secrets for Success” by Wayne Dyer
Life beyond ego and struggling:
“A New Earth” by Eckhart Tolle
RAK Links:
29 Ways to carry out Random Acts of Kindness
The Random Acts of Kindness Foundation
