Be Compassionate. Random acts of kindness are very empowering. They can include shovelling the sidewalk for an elderly person, leaving an anonymous present on the step of someone who is having “a rough time,” saying hello to people you don’t know or purchasing a coffee for someone waiting in the line behind you. The critical part is to do these things without any expectation of reciprocation.
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Visit Shut-ins. Want to make a difference in this world? Visit a nursing home or seniors centre with a child, maybe with a present or two, and stop by and say hello to people. Unfortunately, many of our elderly spend many hours alone in nursing homes. The sight of a child fills many people with joy and happiness. The rewards of such visits will fill lonely hearts and fulfill souls who have forgotten that we are all in this cycle of life together.
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For many, the Christmas season can be a very stressful time of rushing around trying to find and afford the perfect gifts for family and friends. Here are seven gifts that are suitable for children of any age, and I guarantee they will beat the best holiday deals you can find in stores. The best part? These gifts are free and given in a good way they will far outlast any store-bought gift.
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Holiday time is here! Buy a favourite holiday beverage for someone in your life. It might be the school crossing guard, your child’s teacher, a neighbour or a work colleague.
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Compliments make us feel better and work harder. What have you noticed that someone has put thought into? Is it the way they have balanced all the activities they’re involved with? Is it how they have spoken to their child? Is it how they have coordinated their outfit? Find a stranger and make a meaningful…
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We can’t believe it’s been a year already since Tom Watson won the Inaugural SOS International Foster Award! Being the first to win an award so prestigious and personal is not only an honour but a privilege.
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