C.E.S. - R.A.K. Week(s)

"What's Love Got To Do With It?"

Hello,

Did you know that February is not only known for Valentine's Day anymore? It has been claimed by society as "Love Month", and now also includes "Random Acts of Kindness Day". I find it very appropriate, and think it's a great idea to get people back to thinking of others again.

There are many ways that anyone can "spread the love", and random acts of kindness is not the only way. Sure, we tend to do so more, during February and December. But they are not the only months it is needed to be done, and it's not enough. When people think of random acts of kindness, they usually think of it as an open-to-options term. Means that the options of how and when are open to any act at any time - as it should be.

More excuses to comercialize? or Meant as a reminder? You decide. We all know we don't need another excuse for a holiday, just to be comercialized. As a reminder, it shows us that it may not be practiced enough. Life gets busy, and people tend not to think of others. They forget showing gratitude, and often don't get the chance to enjoy life with family and friends.

I'm sure I've been guilty of this myself, on numerous occasions. Due to this, I try to help change this for myself, and any others that want to join along the way. I have others that are similar to this, as they follow along the same theory.

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Today I bring you a week long event, to help practice better. This is an extended version of "Random Acts of Kindness Day", and lasts for 7 days. Welcome to...

R.A.K. Week!

WHEN:

Feb.13-19 (annually)

WHERE:

Anywhere you are.

HOW:

Here's a quick list of some ideas... (^^^)

APPRECIATION/ GRATITUDE:

Showing we care & are thankful by:

~ Respecting others & their "spaces"

~ "Thank-you"s (verbal, notes, etc...)

~ Hugs, kisses (were appropriate), etc...

~ Small treats (little/ non-expensive)

~ Dinner on you (eat in, or go out)

~ Etc...

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HELPING:

Share yourself/ time through:

~ Read to someone that can't.

~ Lift/ carry something heavy.

~ Help with chores/ errands.

~ Share knowledge/ information.

~ Introduce people.

~ Etc...

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LOVING:

~ Actually listening/ paying attention to what others are saying to you.

~ Being available as a "shoulder/ rock" at any time - when needed especially.

~ Communicating what you mean as clearly as possible, so they can hear & understand you. (Misunderstandings can SUCK!)

~ Dedicating yourself to the friendships you have chosen/ grown.

~ Evolving through being true to yourself and others - honest, respectful, and in "good standing"/ responsibly.

~ Forgiving yourself and others for mistakes made in the past.

~ Giving honest efforts into all growth attempts/ tasks, caring for yourself & others, and all kinds of relationships.

~ Hoping that you will fill in the rest of this alphabetic start... (^^^)

For my complete list here, please feel free to ask me. Thankz

Growth in positive ways, is never bad for us. 

I hope this also helps others, as it helps me.

Take care & Safe travels!

Your Freaky Little Sista',

Chris S. (*@^@*)

P.S.

For more ideas: 

http://wackycelebrations.blogspot.ca/2013/02/love-universal-language.html

http://wackycelebrations.blogspot.ca/2013/03/local-vd-valentines-day-celebrations.htmlhttp://myotherevents.blogspot.ca/2013/03/tis-season-they-say.html

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'Tis The Season they say...

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Hello everyone,
Welcome to the last month of the year. I hope all is well with you and yours. I was happy to start this in 2012 (0312121122AMishC.E.S.), and to make it an official addition to my "Le Challenge"s/ events.
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WHO:
Anyone.
WHY:
To practice giving of ourselves, while helping others - whenever we can.
WHEN:
December - all month.
WHAT:
Giving of ourselves is what's MOST important, and it's needed all year round. Whether it is our "excess"/ unwanted belongings, our help with something, or even some of our time/ attention. There are MANY ways that we can give.
My "TOP 10 List": 

10. Help a neighbor lift something heavy (gifts, groceries, etc...), figure something out/ find something, purge something, do a project, get out more, etc...

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9. Bake with/ for a friend/ family member, or others/ a community event.
Ex. Sugar Skullian/ "Zombie" cookies

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8. Promote other "Do Good" options for yourself and others to participate in.
Ex. I collected items for a local community centre, and dropped them off.
The information is in #7. (^&^)

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7. Donate warm clothes, toys, books, &/or movies to a local community center.

Ex. Mill/ Courtland Community Centre is hosting:

"Community Angel Tree"

They collect donations of:

Hats, scarves, mitts, (winter jackets/ snow pants/ suits too I imagine. (^&^))

New clothes, pajamas, bath towels, toothbrushes, toys (sweaters, and socks too...)

Food, gift certificates, and cash donations also accepted.

Donations Accepted:

Monday, Dec.2nd, & Tuesday, Dec.3rd (2013).

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6. Donate to your local food bank via any public event hosting it, or otherwise.

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5. Donate your time like a "big sister/ big brother" to someone in need.

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4. Donate your time to read/sing to sick kids/ the elderly.

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3. Be more generous with yourself towards others (attention, attendance, patience, etc...).

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2. Volunteer within your community.

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1. Take in a "person in need" of shelter for a day, or a week. Your choice.

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Feel inspired/ motivated? If so...

My Pay It Forward "Le Challenge":

1. Pick 1-3 things from the list above, or what you think up. Feel free to participate any time throughout the month.

2. While doing each task, take "evidence" pics/ pics of those you are donating to with you.

3. Feel free to share them, with a link in the comments below.

& Let us know if you liked this "Le Challenge".  

Thankz!!! (*@^@*)

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NOTE:

Any of the above are options, and examples. 

Feel free to share the fun with family/ friends, and do any/ as many as you like.

& When the time comes... HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!! 

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LOVE in Friendship Always!

Your 'Freaky Little Sista' 

Trish the Dish/ C.E.S. (*@^@*)

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