Spreading Kindness, Liberally

I'm on a mission to make people happy and I need your help! November 9th 2016 is the date that changed the lives of a lot of people. Disappointment abounds and substantial fears run deep. Rather your candidate won or not, you have to acknowledge the feelings of your fellow Americans. 50% of your neighbors are sad and scared and nobody should celebrate that. We are humans and Americans first before we are voters. For the next 4 years, I am going to try as hard as I can to do one random act of kindness every day... that's 1460 acts of kindness. This goal is lofty and though I have faith in myself I am also realistic and understand that it takes a village to complete most things worth doing. I chalange to you to act with human decency and do one random act of kindness, daily, for the next four years. We can all show our neighbors we care by going the extra mile to make others feel happy. Big tips are ok. Want to pay someone's gas bill? Go for it!! You can not spend money on things though...This isn't about buying gifts. It is too easy to buy something for someone. Your kindness needs to come from your heart and not the mall. Please use the hashtag #1460DaysOfKindness to share your love with the rest of the world and help me reach my lofty goal! I can't do this alone!

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This is a really special act of kindness.

A stranger gave me this photo to post. because they noticed that their Hispanic neighbors hadn’t been seen or heard from in a week, they were compelled to act! Saddened by the thought they might be “hiding”, she felt compelled to show them kindness in the form of chocolate, and to offer them a neighborly message or support and safety.

The neighbors were touched by the gesture and offered to share their dinner with this sweet bringer of chocolate and kindness.

This act of kindness stands out to me as extremely touching and heartening that kindness still exists and it can spread!

Neighbors are an important part of the “village”. A lesson I won’t forget after this story.

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My mom is at it again! I love this one! She gave a close office friend a gift that was given to her by a mentor early in her social work career.

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A little ahead of the game… posting “one a day” os the goal but there can never be too many kind acts so I’m happy to post number 7!!

This one was sent to me by a friend 😀

A simple act of kindness, holding an Elevator door open for someone with full arms, even though there was time for the door to close and you to be on your way before they ever even knew you chose not to help. ✌️️❤️

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I can’t keep up with all of the acts of kindness!! They are coming in from friends, family, and even a few strangers! I’m going to post a few tonight along with my thoughts on “small kindnesses”

My mother gave my niece her “Hill Yes” keychain this evening! They are both happier now than before this simple act!

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She liked the "hill yes" keychain on her grandmas keys so her grandma gave it to her 👌 a small act that made them both happy!

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Today's act of kindness was a total surprise to ME! I arrived for Sunday family dinner at my mom and dads house to find it decorated for "Surprise make Jonny happy day" ! My nieces are perfect little humans who give me hope for the future!! They made a banner (complete with smiling poop) and home made gifts and cupcakes! I'm a lucky man. 😍😍😍

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I had such great service at a very busy bar from the friendliest bartender I’ve ever met! I gave her a 100% tip and a hug!

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New friends!

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I had to wait a really long time at Starbucks for a decaf and then they accidentally gave it to someone else. Frustrating but not the end of the world. They gave me a $4 gift card for my troubles. Yesterday, I used this gift card to pass on some kindness and buy the drink order for the car behind me. ☕️✌️️❤️

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My mom is a gem! She is truly dedicated to helping me spread this idea of kindness to neighbors, friends, and strangers!

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