Good Deeds You Can Do Today

Good Deeds You Can Do Today

I'm a firm believer in doing good deeds. I'm a naturally kind and compassionate person, and I believe that every negative experience in life can result in something positive. As my content producer motto says, what goes around, comes around. One good turn deserves another, and if more people would do good deeds on a regular basis, this trend would keeping on going. A chain reaction of good deeds would occur, and people would be kinder, more patient, more understanding, and more tolerant of others who share our magnificent planet. Although many of the following good deeds are really nothing more than examples of good manners, sometimes we all need reminders. Instead of focusing on the negative things in life and our own personal problems, focus on what you can do for others, and do good deeds as often as possible. The good deeds you do for others will come back to you in many ways. Besides providing a good feeling that only comes from being kind to others, you will create a positive chain reaction of good deeds.

1.  Have you ever been short a penny or two and ended up with a pocket full of change? Leave your extra pennies in the penny container at your local gas station. You might need one or two someday. Those who are generous and do good deeds will be rewarded in many ways.

2.  Elderly people who live alone can become lonely and depressed - even if they lead a busy life. Call an elderly friend or loved one, and let them know you are thinking of them. You could find yourself alone someday and wishing for someone to talk to.

3.  We've all experienced waiting in line in the store with a single item. Instead of remembering the times when you had to wait, let someone go ahead of you in line at the store. These are good deeds that keep on giving.

4.  We've all been behind someone who didn't bother to hold the door when entering a building, but as the old saying goes, two wrongs don't make a right. Hold the door for someone else, and let them go ahead. Just because someone else isn't polite doesn't mean you shouldn't be.

5.  Wild birds provide beautiful songs and natural splendor to our world. Provide birdseed and fresh water to our feathered friends, especially during winter months when food and water are hard to find. They will in turn provide you with many hours of viewing and listening pleasure.

6.  If you have clothing and household items you no longer want or need, don't just throw them away or turn them into rags. Do good deeds by donating gently used clothing and other usable goods to The Community Builder or another charity of your choice.

7.  Our throwaway society is being overrun with trash, and we're well on our way to burying ourselves in rubbish. Recycle instead of throwing everything away. Do your part to prevent waste, and help keep our world clean. Good deeds that help future generations are some of the most important of all.

8.  Saying hello, and have a nice day really shouldn't be on a list of good deeds, but many people are rude and don't acknowledge those who serve our daily needs. Tell people provide services to you thank you, and have a good day. You might just make their day a little more pleasant with good deeds that are really simple acts of kindness.

9.  I believe that teachers are one of our greatest assets, and considering what they do, they are underpaid and most certainly under-acknowledged. As a parent, one of the nicest deeds you can do is to ask your child's teacher how you can help in the classroom. Teachers can use all of the extra help they can get!

These are just some of the many good deeds you can do to help make our world a better place to live.  Try to be kind to everyone - even those who aren't kind in return, and  try to stick up for those who are victims of ridicule and injustice. In the end, no one will be able to say with truth that you were rude, uncaring, or unkind, and you will have made a difference to as many people as possible during your lifetime. Our world is filled with too much hate, and hate multiplies like a deadly virus. Any simple act of kindness will create a domino effect that will make a definite difference. The positive can overtake the negative, and doing good deeds are the best ways to start.

Share your good deeds that others can do and help make the world a better place.