Top 5: Random Acts of Kindness That Make a Difference

What's that phrase you see in a meme on social media? Be kind to others, because every one is fighting a personal battle we might not know about? Your Random Act of Kindness could be the thing that brightens a person's day - maybe even makes a difference at a crisis time for someone else.

A meaningful act of kindness is helping people who can't do anything in return for you. Whether you're handing out flowers on a street corner, or taking them to folks in a nursing home to brighten their day.

The element of surprise is a powerful thing. Ducking for cover and running fast after an unexpected hug is just as important. Especially if you didn't wait for your friend to set down his or her cup of coffee, or any paperwork they might be carrying...

Paying it forward could just mean paying for the person behind you in line, whether it's in the parking garage or in line for a cup of coffee. You get to bask picturing that person's reaction when they're told that they've already been paid for.

Usually there's one of two stories. The story about the woman who left the server nothing because she was jealous that the server was flirting with her husband. Or some guy wanted to make a point of what he thought was bad service by writing a note and leaving no tip. The better stories are the people that are extremely generous and kind, rewarding good service. Do that. Make those stories louder than the other ones. Bring bad service to the attention of a manager.