26 Acts of Kindness Part III

Of all the nice things that I could do you'd think this would be easier. 

First, I forgot what I was supposed to be doing.  I went a couple of weeks without even thinking about my goal of carrying out 26 Acts of Kindness.  Completely forgot. Thank goodness I didn't put a time limit on my goal!  This makes me wonder what kind of person I truly am.  If I have to consciously make an effort to be kind, am I really a kind person?  Of course this doesn't mean that I don't have general kindness in my soul like saying 'hello' when I see someone or holding the door open when someone is behind me but if I have to think of things to do, does that count?  I want to say 'no'.  Sometimes I think we're all so wrapped up in our own worlds that we don't stop and notice our surroundings.  I keep wanting to tell myself that I don't get out enough, therefore having no opportunities to see what needs to be acted upon.  Although that is somewhat true, it shouldn't be my excuse.  I've been saying it for years...I need to stop and smell the roses.

Second, I need to stick to my definition of "Acts of Kindness".  I had these grandeur acts planned out that either require loads of cash (which I don't have) or loads of time.  An act of kindness doesn't need to be over the top, just sincere.  Remember that, Brenda.

Third, I need to stop planning acts and just "do 'em as I see 'em".  This will require me to stop and smell the roses, make me more aware of people which in turn will hopefully make being kind a natural, unconscious quality.  

All I truly want is to be a kind person.

Peace.