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Peg
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 		# Posted: 30 Nov 2007 09:50 - Edited by: Peg


Listening to Josh Groban sing; THANKFUL, it got me thinking;

"What am I doing to be the change?"

Then, I was reading Melodee Langworthy's blog about RAKs...and got to thinking;

"What RAKs have I done lately?"

....and actually, I have done many RAKs not really thinking about them, but little ones like;

· Opening doors for others whilst shopping (unexpected smiles and 'thank you's' are returned).

· Saying 'Thank You soooo very much!' to everyone with a warm smile....(I think many folks are used to just hearing a regular 'thank you' and not a real heartfelt one).

· Telling people that I really appreciate them...and meaning it. (ie: our insurance advocate...writing a letter to the insurance agency she works for and to my husband's work to let them know how wonderful she has been for us and to continue the advocacy program, as they were thinking it wasn't helping....it is! We need to speak up....it's not too much to type a quick email to let them know).

· Giving goodies to my children's classroom....I brought in cupcakes for Cameron's birthday the other day, yet I was the one getting the biggest treat of all- these children were so grateful, I was caught off guard by it. I got big hugs and 'Thank You's' and big smiles from all of them...warmed my heart so much, I cried.


And yet, I bet if I think about them and plan to do more, for more...I can bring more smiles to more faces. I can be the 'change'. That's my way of being more thankful. Doing Random Acts of Kindness...sharing love to people I don't even know....little things can turn into big things. Doing annonymous acts...not expecting anything in return and for no glory...just to spread love.

So, my blog challenge....start now, this season and keep it going all year long. Go out of your way, out of your comfort zone, your world, your life.... to give more smiles, more hugs, more 'Thank You's', more of your time and talents, more of your money and gifts, and even more of yourself. Be selfless. Do things annonymously. Do things you've never done before. Volunteer. Smile daily. Write real letters of graititude and letters that can help someone. Share yourself! Celebrate Life!

Help be the 'change'. Do it randomly and do it pre-planned....just do it.


Part of the lyrics to THANKFUL:

Some days, we forget to look around us,
Some days, we can't see the joy that surrounds us,
so caught up inside ourselves,
we take when we should give,
so for tonight we pray for,
what we know can be,
and on this day we hope for,
what we still can't see,
It's up to us, to be the change,
and even though we all can still do more,
there's so much to be thankful for.

HeyPooks
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 		# Posted: 30 Nov 2007 10:43


I love this, Peg. What a great idea.

I also want to mention . . . during this stressful, hectic, full holiday season, make sure to take the time to RAK yourself. Take a few minutes a day to be nice to yourself. I think we females take on a lot -- feel responsible for pulling off the season to perfection . . . and end up feeling frazzled. So don't forget to pamper yourself, too!
 
  
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