Just DO it.

No actual blog story today. Just a few connected thoughts. Being kind is about taking action. It’s seeing a need and doing something, even something that appears insignificant. Now or ‘soon as’ is the best time. 

Don’t always tell someone, “If there’s anything I can do, just ask.” Most people don’t ask and the need is still there. Take the initiative and help without being asked. 

For example, our Raglan neighbours all help us and we help them. Between us, lawns have been mowed, gardens watered and produce shared, mail and courier parcels collected, rubbish and recycling bins brought in and often because we all like to travel, an eye is kept on neighbouring properties as an extra security measure. 

Be prepared to help a neighbour more than once. The sun keeps shining and lawns grow! We make the time to help as this collective kindness comes out of relationship and connection. We know our neighbours but are not nosey. There is no expectation of reward, social media ‘look at me’ photos, or ‘copying good works’ mentality. It is not a competition to win a gong of any kind. Kindness is persistent and normalised. The world that we live in can be changed by…you. 

Don’t wait. Surprise and delight someone in a good way. Just do it.