Kindness Cookies From A Conference

--by Namaste, posted Jun 1, 2012

I'm attending a conference at a hotel this week. The hotel provides a continental breakfast as well as an afternoon snack selection.

When our session ended today I noticed there were still some cookies left. Knowing that the way home would take me through an area where there are homeless people I was inspired to pack up some of the extra cookies in napkins and take them with me to give away.

Granted, cookies are not the healthiest food but they are an indulgence I imagine few homeless people get to enjoy. And these cookies were really good!

I gave two to a homeless gentlemen, left two neatly wrapped on top of a container in another public place where I often see homeless people, and have two more with me to give away on the way back in tomorrow.

It's an idea you might consider if you happen to be staying at a hotel.

Another idea worth considering is bringing your own soap and/or shampoo to the hotel and then collecting and giving away the mini soaps/shampoos that are provided by the hotel. Often homeless shelters and pantries can give those out to people who need them, as they are small, individually wrapped, and easily transportable.

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Posted by Namaste
Jun 1, 2012
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Readers Comments

jsmc10 wrote: This was such a wonderful idea, thanks for sharing :)

cindyK wrote: What great ideas! You are so very kind and thoughtful! Giving a cookie to a homeless person had to of made their day! Such compassion. God bless you!

Bluxess wrote: Really really useful ideas Namaste, esp. when you talk about the soap, I feel its worth it. I will do this next time. God bless you. Bluxess.

keepsmilin wrote: Thanks for your inspiration. The world goes around just a little more smoothly thanks to people like u! Keep up the great work! Namaste, bhagvaan aapki raksha kare! (May god be with u)

Bluebell wrote: Thank you for sharing your story and for the kind ideas. Love and Light and a Thousand Smiles, Bluebell

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