While getting my coffee this morning, I complemented the hostess on her earrings. They were dainty, in the shape of a leaf with a tiny ladybug 🐞.

Lauren took off her earrings and gave them to me saying, “I have enough earrings to wear a different pair everyday of the year. Your daughter would love them.” 

I’ve never met Lauren, but her kindness this morning struck me. In my culture, when you complement someone on an item they are wearing, for example, it is not uncommon for them to take it off and give it to you. I’ve done it myself, but I’ve never had someone do it to me. 

Lauren said she is retiring in 42 days and is going to live in Dubai with her son and spend time with her granddaughter, so she didn’t need extra things. 

I share this experience with you to remind us all that, a random act of kindness can go a long way. Take the time to say hello to someone new, smile, actually talk to a stranger. We all need a little more kindness in the world. 

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