Query; Week of February 13th

How can we find happiness in simple acts of love or kindness?
By Sam Balka

In our generation, life passes us by without realizing the affect we can have on someone’s day. This Friday, February 17th, happens to be Random Acts of Kindness Day, in which people all over use a simple action such as a smile or holding the door to do the right thing. The ability to find happiness in a small act of kindness is determined by the way we look at life. Dale Carnegie says, “You have it easily in your power to increase the sum total of this world’s happiness now… Perhaps you will forget tomorrow the kind words you say today, but the recipient may cherish them over a life time.” Carnegie expresses the difference or impression a small act of kindness can make. While we focus on simplicity this year, we have to think about being selfless and finding joy in the small things.

At Newtown Friends, we learn values that will follow us through our lives. One of the values taught here is to always care for your peers and for your community. There are many things you can do to make a difference in the community.

1. Pick up a piece of trash outside
2. Offer someone help when they look in need
3. Hold the door for someone
4. Smile when your eyes meet someone else’s
5. Ask someone to sit with you at the lunch table
6. Say good morning, good afternoon, or just say hi

I put together a quick video to show you how one small act can brighten someone’s day and inspire another’s.


This week’s query is, “How can we find happiness in a simple act of love or kindness?”