I had mixed feelings 10 years ago about turning 40. I wouldn't say I was feeling old (10 years later, I still don't), and I certainly wasn't dreading turning 40, but I'd be lying if I said I didn't feel different as that milestone approached. I think it was because I could clearly remember when my parents turned 40 (I won't lie, back then, 16 year old me thought it was a pretty huge number)...and I realized my own children were probably paying attention to everything I was doing at this "old" age as well.
As a result, I reflected upon the many trials and countless blessings of my 39 years, and decided to do something big as I approach turning 40 (on June 30, 2015)...something that I hoped would make many people smile. And that something was the Kindness Countdown.
And so, I completed 40 random acts of kindness over the 40 weeks leading up to my birthday...for complete strangers (and a few people I knew) and documented them here to entertain and hopefully inspire others to spread kindness in their lives.
It was a lot of fun, and a pretty big success! It inspired my family and I to always keep an eye open for someone needing a helping hand, and a lot of the kind things we did over those 40 weeks have become family traditions and healthy habits.
And so I did it again, completing 45 random acts of kindness to count down to my 45th birthday, annnnnd I'm doing it yet again!
I will once again be completing acts of kindness to countdown to my 50th birthday (June 30, 2025)! But this time it will be bigger and better...52 kind acts, an entire year of goodness, a sort of grand finale for this little project I started a decade ago.
I hope you'll follow along!
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I just heard about your acts of kindness & wanted to find out more so came to your blog. Just want to say thank you for making this world a better place. Great to see you teaching your children the same. Its a great idea & hopefully you inspire others to do some as well because every little kindness counts. Haven't seen too many comments so I just wanted to let you know its a wonderful thing & much appreciated & I know it makes you feel good as well.
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