Responding to Newtown…with Kindness

28 Random Acts of Kindness is a simple, yet profound way to respond to tragedy.

   Many people have asked how they might respond to the tragedy of Newtown.

 Here’s a wonderful way to honor the memories of those who perished, by pushing back again violence with kindness. Consider doing 28 completely random acts of kindness for strangers. 

They don’t have to be complicated or expensive. Just simple, little things that would put a smile on someone’s face. They can be as simple as buying a coffee for someone in line behind you at Starbucks, holding the door open for someone at the bank, or telling the co-worker how much you appreciate them.

 Random acts of kindness are the perfect gift for a Christmas season already too packed with unwanted gifts. You do them silently, record them on Facebook or this blog or you might try leaving a little post-it notes in their wake: “Act of kindness #3 in memory of Newton.”

 Try it out and see if you experience the old adage that giving really is better than receiving. Here are some ideas  and more here!


 

Tolling the Bells and responding to Newtown

St. Paul's joined houses of worship around the world this morning tolling the bells in rememberance of those killed in Newtown, CT. What can we do? Consider giving 28 Random Acts of Kindness this Christmas.