I may not be as readily useful as others, but if I see an opportunity to help someone who needs it I will.
It doesn’t have to be a big thing, or even some grand gesture, helping someone else in an hour of need gives you the biggest buzz going. I have always been very sensitive to the needs of others; this is down to the way I was brought up, but also partly to the type of life I have to lead.I know what it’s like to live a life that isn’t as easy, or straight forward, I also know that I am incredibly lucky to be in this situation and able to live life relatively normally.
Maybe it’s my way of making sure I definatley 100% get into heaven, with a pair of working legs in order, or maybe It’s something simpler, but the fact watching those less fortunate than me hurts, I always feel compelled to help.
I have always been a massive champion of charities like Children in Need, when I was a student I raised over one and a half thousand pounds for them.
People at the time called me selfless and kind, something which I hated. The praise wasn’t something I went after, I just wanted to help those who needed it.
One of the reasons I joined hospital radio was to help others, hospitals are horrible places, no matter how hard you try and jazz them up, those wards see you at your worst, when things look the blackest they’ve ever looked.
I know my strength and usefulness lies in my humour, my ability to raise a smile. That’s why I’m always prepared to be a clown, and make light hearted conversation with people. I am addicted to creating a smile and the biggest thrill is hearing a gaggle of laughter come unexpectedly nowhere
I recently did my first ward walking stint, collecting patient requests and interacting with people, this was one of the nicest things I’ve ever done. I quickly realized that I was the ray of sunshine in these people’s day. I wasn’t there to perform checks or administer drugs, but there to talk about things that make life normal. Music, Hobbies. Telly.. The un important stuff. Making them smile and giving them a sense of normality.
We never know how many people we’ve comforted, soothed, and been a friend to but knowing I have, is more than enough for me…
Random Acts of Kindness don’t have to be massive, don’t need to revolve around money but instead are good for the soul. Opening a door, offering a smile, making a cuppa, offering an ear, and helping someone, sometimes a stranger, kindness makes the world go round
Maybe you should try it.
http://www.randomactsofkindness.org/
