Inspiration for Spreading Love and Kindness

Most people don’t need to have an excuse to be kind to others. But every once in a while, it’s nice to be reminded of the importance of spreading kindness and positivity. Kindness can benefit not only the receiver and the wider community, but kind acts can also benefit you! A lesser-known February holiday, Random Acts of Kindness Day, falls next week on February 17, 2025. Here are some easy and cheap ideas for celebrating this day. 

The first idea is to make a card. Telling someone in writing how grateful you are for them shows how much you truly care. Words can often mean a lot more to someone than buying something. In the card, you could write a note of inspiration or even just list your favorite things about someone. This small and easy act can be a pick-me-up when someone is down in the dumps. It makes it clear that you thought about them in particular, especially if you can make the card special and personalized. And the best part? Cards are appropriate for everyone – friends, parents, teachers, siblings – everyone would appreciate receiving a thoughtful card!

Additionally, you could give someone a small gift. This gift doesn’t even have to cost money! You could pick up a hobby that you know someone enjoys and join in on it with them. Does your younger sibling enjoy playing board games? Does your friend love skateboarding? Join in! Just spending time with people is a gift in itself. This act of kindness is a win-win since you get to join in on the fun too. 

There are many moments in a day when we all have the opportunity to be kind. Holding the door for the person behind you, sitting beside someone new at lunch, or even something as simple as explaining an assignment to a confused classmate. These small acts are not usually the biggest of gifts, but kind gestures are a small way to make a big impact on a person or community. 

A last idea that could help spread positivity is posting kind posts on your Instagram stories. This could be general posts to inspire others, or you could post an appreciation of one particular person. You could personalize the post by including pictures, words, or songs that remind you of them. Who wouldn’t want a public display and acknowledgment of their awesomeness? 

These are just some ideas of very small things that could be done to make someone’s day better. Though Random Acts of Kindness Day is being celebrated next week, we should all try to incorporate these small actions into our lives each and every day of the year.