“AOK”
By Diane Faison-Mckinzie / 2023
By Diane Faison-Mckinzie / 2023
Have you ever seen someone at the checkout counter that needed that extra penny to pay their bill? Did you offer to give that person that penny? If you did, that was an AOK.
In a moment of sadness, a person is in tears beside you, did you offer that person a handkerchief or a tissue? If you did, that was an AOK.
It’s raining, and you see someone that is trying to get to their car but doesn’t have an umbrella, and you do. Do you offer the protection of your umbrella to walk with that person to their car, so they won’t get wet? If you did, that was an AOK.
Galatians 6:9
Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.
Is there a person in your neighborhood or family who is having difficulty with transportation to get to needed appointments? If you can offer transportation for that person, that is an AOK.
Handing just a dollar to that person on the street that is asking for help, is an act that may help that person eat for the day. That is an AOK.
AOK stands for “acts of Kindness” Acts of kindness don’t have to be large, they can be as small as giving away a smile to a person, and that small jester won’t cost you anything.
See what ACTS OF KINDNESS you can do today, and experience the joy of showing love to your fellow man.
Handing just a dollar to that person on the street that is asking for help, is an act that may help that person eat for the day. That is an AOK.
AOK stands for “acts of Kindness” Acts of kindness don’t have to be large, they can be as small as giving away a smile to a person, and that small jester won’t cost you anything.
See what ACTS OF KINDNESS you can do today, and experience the joy of showing love to your fellow man.
thanks so much for this, Diane. I just found this blog (by way of Ellie Clayton) and am hoping to read more, possibly join in.
ReplyDeletethis idea of "AOK" reminds me of the old slogan "be the change you want to see." Tuning in to other people to see how one might help, and then actually doing what one can, while being mindful that not everything that occurs to me might not actually BE helpful... what a great spiritual discipline...
As important as it is routinely to perform ACTS OF KINDNESS wherever we see need on which we can have an impact, we should remember that others are doing the same for us. Perhaps we need to include in our prayers thanksgiving for the small ACTS OF KINDNESS which we receive during our days, weeks and years and which make big differences. Encouragement, respect, recognition and peace of mind are a few of the attitudes for which I am grateful for receiving from others and overjoyed when I can pass them along to my brothers and sisters.
ReplyDeleteJohn 14:27 Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.
I love this - the back-and-forth of giving and receiving kindness. In my life at the nursing home where my husband lives, I see so many people giving and receiving kindness. Especially the residents, many of whom are quite unable to "do" much but smile, or nod, or just look like they care, or appreciate someone else caring...
ReplyDeleteThank you, Diane and Ellie!