Every Tuesday, my daughters have two hours of softball practice. This is when I head around the corner to the library and work on my weekly class newsletter, grade papers and visit HelpOthoers. I also do acts of kindness. I have put homemade smile cards in library books and also left money with a 'please enjoy this random act of kindness' note at the reference desk to pay someone's late fines.
Tonight, I attached a homemade smile card and Random Acts of Kindness (RAK) card to a small bag of Lindor chocolates. As I walked into the library, I headed to my usual area near the reference desk and placed the bag on a table. I sat in a comfy chair near the table and did some work.
It was so interesting how quickly the library staff noticed!
I heard at least four different workers say something like, "Hey, did you see that?" as they pointed to the chocolate. A magazine display blocked my view a bit, but I would hear whispers. The reference worker who I had previously given the money to pay fines was there tonight working. My thought was that she noticed me and the familiar blue homemade RAK card and was whispering to explain what I had done previously.
For forty-five minutes, I would type and look up.
It was interesting to watch as people slowed to read the card, but kept going. I think many felt uncomfortable taking it because it was out in the open. I figured it might take some time, and then I dove into grading papers.
At the end of an hour and half, I packed up to get the girls. As I glanced up, I noticed the chocolate was gone! How did I possibly miss someone taking it?!
Then I was left wondering - man or woman, young or old, I'll never know. But I do hope they enjoyed it, and I'm so glad they took it.
As I usually do, I visited briefly with the softball moms at the end of practice to recap my kindness acts for the week. I shared the exciting news about my kindness article and told them about the library acts of kindness.
I've now come to think of softball night as Kindness Tuesday. :)
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- Posted by kidzfirst
- Jun 3, 2013
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Readers Comments
jsmc10 wrote: you sneaky thing kidzfirst :) you always do such lovely acts of kindness :)
denisemj wrote: What a Great surprise for someone to find! Kindness at the Library! Thanks for caring and sharing :)
Dobby wrote: Isn't it interesting to see people's reactions? Sometimes it can be a bit of a downer as you see the effect so much mistrust and suspicion in our culture has on people. The good thing is that humans aren't wired to stay in such a state. Humans hope, even in the darkest circumstances. For those who were uncomfortable, a seed has been planted!
Mish wrote: Love your creativity & how you get such delight from kindness. You are really "something"!!! ((((HUGS))))
princessliz wrote: It was me! I took those delicious Lindor chocolates, I just counldn't resist and I LOVED it! Thanks! Mmmm! :D
FairyBubbles wrote: That is so funny - great post!
MakeSomeoneSmile wrote: Very cool! It is funny how people are skeptical or hesitant with some of the acts of kindness. How nice you were able to be right there, even though you missed it! I love the Kindness Tuesday thing too! :)
crazydane wrote: I had a giggle as i could not help thinking if i did the same here in south africa, a riot would ensure, as to who could steal the choccies first. Very sneaky kidzfirst , and so cute, now you can forever wonder who took them. Hopefully someone who needed the kindness.
Maybe tomorrow you will do another tuesday kindness and share with us (((( ))))
Maybe tomorrow you will do another tuesday kindness and share with us (((( ))))
Jennifer wrote: I love this idea! I got some cards a while back but struggle with how to use them and am always looking on here for ideas! Thanks.
josietn wrote: That is a wonderful use of your time!
