A Day of Unexpected Service
Doing even tiny good deeds can also involve lip gloss and nail polish
Hello, Gorgeous!
In the U.S., today we observe Martin Luther King Jr. Day—the only federal holiday designated as a national day of service.
Dr. King famously said: “The time is always right to do what is right.” The key I think is not to get so bogged down by what we think constitutes service or good deeds that we skip them entirely.
So, today, if you’re so inclined, maybe visit an elderly neighbor or relative who’s in the middle of an extended hospital stay. A smile. Some flowers. Silly socks. Maybe even bring some nail polish with you and give them an informal mani. I’ve done it. The joy it brings is incredible.
Some other small acts of service that will change a life and make you feel great:
Have lunch with a long-distance friend. Send over a Seamless or Grubhub gift card and virtually meet for lunch and a catch-up. Easy. Tasty. Service to another human you already love!
Shovel someone’s snow. In the Northeast we got hit with a…
