Random Acts of Kindness - Why?

Random acts of kindness

Sound so good, so joyful

Random acts of kindness

Just to get the follows

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Random acts of kindness

Just to get the likes

Random acts of kindness

Random = engagement

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I'm not saying it's wrong

I'm not saying it's great

It makes your content viral

It makes you an online hero

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It's fun to surprise a complete stranger

But what about the people you care about?

It's exciting to show a random person you care

But what about being kind all the time?

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Specific acts of kindness

Sounds a whole lot better

Systematic acts of kindness

Sounds like a better plan

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Meaningful acts of kindness every day, not just when you see a homeless man, woman, or child or queue for fast food or groceries

Heartfelt acts of kindness when there are no cameras around or viral opportunities when giving really means more than receiving

Deliberate acts of kindness regardless of how many followers you have and how much money you have, when the result is a thank you, tears, a smile, and maybe a hug.

Concerted acts of kindness without all the hallmarks of modern, badly veiled narcissistic altruism.

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