However, I couldn't help but notice how many of her "acts" involved money or giving people objects. What about all the non-monetary things that can be done? Why do so many people equate spending money with kindness?
Today the man in line at the bank let me go ahead of him. That was a great act of kindness and didn't cost a thing.
Chole
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However, I couldn't help but notice how many of her "acts" involved money or giving people objects. What about all the non-monetary things that can be done? Why do so many people equate spending money with kindness?
Today the man in line at the bank let me go ahead of him. That was a great act of kindness and didn't cost a thing.
Chole
Actually 15 of them involved no money and 13 involved less than 5 bucks. (many of those 2.00 or less). Many of hers simply were acts. and heck if she has the money to do nice things for people, why is that a bad thing?
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Heather , mama to Liam,8, and Simon, 5, wife to Mark, married over thirteen years!
Actually 15 of them involved no money and 13 involved less than 5 bucks. (many of those 2.00 or less). Many of hers simply were acts. and heck if she has the money to do nice things for people, why is that a bad thing?
i *think* it's because sometimes people give money instead of thinking and actually *doing* something--and lets face it, having someone actually take the time and do something is such a wonderful thing. It's like buying a few people coffee is wonderful, but sitting with them and talking might be what they really would appreciate.
I admit that I was thinking what Chole posted too. I think for it was because I was just thinking of how I could not afford to spend that kind of cash!
Such a great idea though, I think I'll steal it for my birthday this year!
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Chrissy, lucky mama to my sweet 4:
Noah(8), Lilah(5), Rowan(3), and Laney (1)!
That's awesome! And I think it is great she had the money to be able to do what she did. But I thought that if I were to do something like that, it would be doubtful I could afford it - but I could ask for monetary presents for those who do buy me presents or, better yet, I could have a party and ask each guest to do a RAOK, and then we can take turns telling what we did at my BD party. Also, RAOK can involve no money at all. So if she had the money, great! And for those of us who don't, that's great too! There are no limits to how many RAOK I could think of that would require no money at all.
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Jeni - wife to a great guy and mama to 2 dd at home (10,8) plus two adult(ish) dd and a 1 year old granddaughter!
I think that is lovely. And am so glad she blogged about it..and can model something that can inspire others to honor in their own unique way. We can each customize in our own ways!
ALWAYS a good reminder ... to reach out to others ...
I do some of these things already, but I have some new ideas now. I think it doesn't really matter if her raok were monetary or not because she took what is traditionally a day that is focused on the birthday person and shared joy and happiness with her community.
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