This day is very meaningful to my family. Each year we try to be of service somehow,to our community either by reaching out or by simply being present. This year we did both! We spent the morning preparing an alter asking passersby to look within themselves and commit to acting out a random kindness to a stranger or loved one. Then, we spent the afternoon bearing cards and laughter to our neighbors and friends at Camphill Ghent.
This is what our letter said::
In honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. and his life’s
work AND
in
memory of all the lives lost if only to remind us
that…
“If we have no peace it is because we have
forgotten that we belong to each other”
spend today,
January 21, 2013,
Committing Random Acts
of Kindness.
~ Choose a slip of
paper from the bowl and if possible, commit that act of love today! Consider
for a moment, that if the paper you choose seems odd or uncomfortable to you,
might you go ahead and explore this act of kindness that is out of your comfort
zone anyway? It might just be the push you need to commit to being a constant
presence of peace within your family and community! I challenge you tomove beyond the
worry of “what people might think” and fully understand that…
“Darkness cannot
drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only
love can do that.”
~ Make sure to leave a little note for the receiver of your Act
of Kindness (if it is an anonymous act) encouraging them to begin their own
journey of spreading peace and kindness in their own lives by Committing Random
Acts of Kindness.
Our finished poster.
The other part of our day consisted of spending some time over at Camphill Ghent. We just love spending time there with the many wonderful souls who grace the buildings there. It is so peaceful, calming, joyful, relaxing......it's such an honor to be there. The littles (and Bella) made some cards to sneak into the personal mailboxes of some of the residents there saying things like "You are amazing." "I am really glad to know you." "You are beautiful."
Life is so full of busyness. It feels so amazing to be together as a family honoring the lives of others. We had many smiles, hugs, and joy. What better way to spend an afternoon?!
I hope you, dear friends, found and/or felt the spirit of love that was intended for this day. xo
what a beautiful way to spend the holiday. what an inspiration you are. <3
ReplyDeleteIt was wonderful!! We look forward to MLK day every year!!
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