Be kind, and pass it on

There seems to be a buzz right now on Twitter about being kind.  I think it is great, because this is my motto for life!

I was chatting with my hubby about it this morning as we were driving to an appointment.  On our way back home, after stopping for lunch at the best local deli for a smoked meat sandwich and latke (mmmmm.... heaven in my mouth) we stopped at Starbucks.  I waited in the car so I could tweet (yes I know I am a huge addict) and he went in.  He was obviously listening to me because he decided to buy the tea of the woman standing behind him in line.  The best part is everyone thought it was so amazing that it continued on for 9 other people, and maybe more, he left so we don't know.

The lady behind him said how amazing it was.  Then she asked, "What happens if someone doesn't do it?" and my husband answered with how it doesn't matter, that she did her part and she should feel good.

I am so proud of him!  It shows me that he has been listening to me.

We had the discussion a while ago with him how easy it is to be nice, and the effect that has on others.  I told him how one day I was in the Tim Hortons drive thru and I said a simple please and thank you to the woman taking my order.  When I pulled up to the window the woman was so nice, she was almost in tears telling me how much it meant to her.  How hard it is because of how horrible most people are.  She told me I was the first person to say thank you in over a month.

I think it is sad how people act.  How hard is it to hold a door open for the person behind you, or maybe even all of the people behind you.  And do it with a smile.

Being nice isn't hard and it goes a long long way.  Try it for a day, and see what happens, you will be amazed at how nice you feel!