Kickstart a Kindness Community…

KU Logo smallSo tell me something, do you believe that an act of kindness can impact a person’s life?

Do you believe that multiple acts of (agenda-free) kindness can change a community?

If so, I have a project I am working on,  and I need your help.

Let me start by saying, this isn’t about spending money.  If you have the resources to support causes you believe in financially, by all means, do that.  However, what I am talking about shouldn’t cost you anything but time and maybe a little effort.

Here is the 30 second version of what I want The Kindness Underground to be  about:

I want The Kindness Underground to be a growing community of people who believe that one of the most powerful ways to effect real and lasting positive change in our world is to simply be kind to those around you.

When the opportunity presents itself, do something kind for someone, expecting nothing in return.  If the person happens to ask how they can repay you, ask them to do something kind for someone else when they get a chance.  By doing this, I believe we can spread a “kindness virus” that will grow beyond our imagination.

KindnessUnderground.com will be the hub of this community.  It will be a place for us to share our kindness stories (those where we give and those where we receive),  to inspire each other with ideas for random acts of guerrilla kindness in our world,  and to encourage others to bring the idea to their community.

So, you ask, what do you need help with?  …I am so glad you asked…

I need to know what our site needs to offer to help this idea grow.  What tools, features, etc do we need on the site to empower people to get out there and make an impact in their community?  What are some really cool things you have seen online (or offline for that matter) that you think are a fit here?  Please take some time to think about it, and then leave a comment with your ideas, I want to hear from you.

…and if you would like to be more involved in the creation of this community, drop me an email, you can get my contact information here.

Thanks in advance for your help.

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categories Action, Passion, Tribes | David | October 19, 2009

  • Mim Shaw
    Brilliant stuff! Really well done getting this going. Its fantastic to see. I will have a think for new ideas and will keep tuned in. God Bless you,
    Mims x
  • I can't wait to hear your ideas - feel free to come back here, or contact me directly.
  • Pam Phillips
    Hello my dear friend. You are so right about kindness. Small acts you do everyday don't seem much to you maybe, but to the person you are helping, it is huge.Like getting a can of peas off a high shelf for a short older person. Holding a door open for someone that may need that extra hand. I don't think of it at the time, but I think the these things add up and you do get a "payback" when you need it. This week I was out of town, out of state, lost, and stuck in the mud. Before my daughter had a chance to find me, a white truck drove past me, a very nice man got out. "looks like you could need a little help, hold on I have a belt in my truck" He pulled me out, would not take any money and just said 'do something nice for someone else." I thought I would share that. I personally believe God keeps track of our acts of kindness and when needed sends us EXTRA guardian angles.
  • "do something nice for someone else" - That is the key, passing on the gifts you have received...
  • scottscarver
    Excellent idea!
  • Thanks brother - I hope it takes off...
  • Stephen Macauley
    Hey, Your Idea Is "Pay It Forward"! That's Awesome!

    Cheers Uncle!
  • Thanks Steve - It is a simple idea, but I hope to bring it forward in people's minds and get them thinking consciously about doing kind things with no agenda.
  • Amy
    I like! Very much! Count me in. It's funny that you wrote on this subject as it was the subject of a really great sermon our Pastor put out a few weeks ago. It was about how the littlest things make the biggest impacts. Silly stuff like uprighting your neighbors garbage can after it has blown over and taking that extra second to hold a door for someone. Not only do they affect the person that you did it for (whether they're looking or not) but it affects the people that are with you. Especially your children. Watching us do random acts of kindness without reward gives them SOOO much to grow with!
    Oops, on soapbox again. Count me in David. Sounds like fun!
  • Thanks Amy - like I have said before, you are always welcome on the soapbox :) - I love your enthusiasm and I really look forward to your comments
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