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Mindful Act of Kindness – Buy a Stranger a Cup of Coffee

Honor the tradition born in Naples of a caffè sospeso, or suspended coffee. Next time you’re in line at the coffee shop, offer to buy the stranger behind you a cup of coffee. I know, I know, it might feel awkward at first and the person might think you’re trying to flirt with them. Just […]

Mindful Act of Kindness – Buy a Kid an Ice Cream Cone

Next time you’re in an ice cream shoppe ask the staff to add a kid’s cone to your tab. Then ask them to not prepare it just yet but give it to the next kid who walks into the shop instead.

Mindful Act of Kindness – Give a Teddy Bear to a Soldier in Uniform

Next time you’re at an airport or bus station, give a teddy bear to a soldier in uniform. Chances are, that soldier has just left someone she loves not knowing if she’ll see them again. Or she’s coming home to someone who has worried about her everyday. Help make sure she has a cuddly friend […]

Mindful Act of Kindness – Send a Friend a T-Shirt with a Throwback Photo

Surprise a friend with a photo from your earlier days. Bonus points if it’s an especially silly photo that has a great story to go along with it. Want to make it extra special? Have it custom printed on a t-shirt and then send it. You can find many services that will do this for […]

Mindful Act of Kindness – Leave a Generous Tip and a Kind Note

Your waiter has a hard job. He’s on his feet for hours and gets the blame for food not being prompt or correct even though he’s not the one actually cooking the food. Consider leaving a generous tip and add a kind note to your receipt. He’ll appreciate it. Trust. Oh, and even if your […]