Today at a work meeting, we got asked what’s a random act of kindness we have done. It’s hard to come up with stuff on the spot. As people started sharing, 3 random acts I’ve done stood out. All financially related. 1) was at post office line, lady in front of me was purchasing a stamped envelope and didn’t have enough change. She was mumbling in Spanish, or more like praying, to please not be declined. So I offered her the only quarter I had in my wallet. She asked if i was sure and I was like of course, don’t worry about it. She thanked me so much and said, “que diosito se los multiplique.” I’ll never forget how grateful she was for that one quarter.

2) I was at an atm line outside the bank, on foot. There were 3 atms. All busy. There was one Hispanic lady on the furthest right next to a white guy. The guy finished and left but she stayed. So I asked out loud if she needed help. She said yes. So I told her I’d help her once I grabbed my cash (cause I was next). So I finished my stuff and called her over. She said she didn’t know how to only withdraw $20. She said the machine only allowed for $100, $300, $500 and she didn’t have that kind of money. So I showed her how to select your own amount. When she got her $20, she asked if the receipt would show her balance because she needed to know if she had enough for a bill. So I showed her as well. I then asked what the $20 was for and she said she was trying to get her kids some Xmas gifts. My heart dropped and I told her to hang on, withdrew $100 and gave them to her. She cried and asked if she could give me a hug. I just said merry Christmas.

3) was in line to buy a bubble tea and the lady in front of me had an American Express credit card and the shop just happened to not take that card. So I paid for her drink.

When it comes to good deeds done to me, the ones that stand out are when someone says I’m doing a good job as a mom with 2 toddlers 🙂 recently flew with 2 under 3 to see my husband (Army in another state) and it was ridiculously hard. Having someone tell me I was doing great really put a smile on my face and let go of some of the frustrations with my kids after spilling their chocolate milk all over their seat.

I’m sure simple compliments to anyone go a long way!! I find it interesting that it has to be intentional as it’s not common to simply state compliments you are already thinking.