“Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.” (Matthew 7:12)
I am remembering a book written by a young friend that is called 1,000 Mitzvahs: How Small Acts of Kindness Can Heal, Inspire and Change Lives [by Linda Cohen]. It might also be true that small acts of kindness can change the world!
So, I am trying to practice a small act of kindness by smiling at people I pass by. I smile at strangers walking down the street or in the grocery store. They might think “what she smilin’ about?” But usually it makes them smile. And then they will make someone else smile. That could improve the day and the life of a lot of people.
I am also chatting with fellow shoppers at the store, agreeing with their choice of a certain brand, or that I like their scarf or their earrings. It usually makes them smile!
And I am trying to be a more patient driver, and slow down to help someone who is trying to pull out of their driveway or a side street. It might make them smile and then return the favor to someone else.
But sometimes I am having a bad day and I hope someone will try to make me smile.
-Lynn Cunningham
Sudbury UMC Lenten Devotions 