A wise proverb once said that civility means being tolerant of others, that compassion takes understanding, and that love is not seeing people as an “other.” At Acacia Creek, a Certified Center for Successful Aging, and retirement community, residents and staff focus on achieving optimal health by growing the whole person – intellectually, socially, physically, and spiritually. Sharing acts of kindness touches upon all four of these successful aging components, benefitting both the body and mind.
Spreading love and acceptance means making a genuine effort to show kindness to others. Even then, acts of kindness don’t require an extraordinary effort on our part. Simple gestures can make a big impact on our friends, neighbors, colleagues, and people in our community.
Here are some ideas for small ways to spread kindness to others:
- Share a smile with a stranger.
- Ask someone who’s struggling if you can help with a heavy bag.
- Hold the door open for the person after you.
- Let another car merge in front of yours.
- Clean up a mess that’s not yours.
- Ask a clarifying question if someone has said or done something to upset you.
- Offer to help.
- Say ‘thank you.’
- Let small annoyances slide.
When we practice small acts of kindness, we are creating more civility, compassion, and love, and it all starts with you.
Acacia Creek Retirement Community inspires residents to live an active, meaningful life. Our mission as a senior community is to enrich the independence, well-being, and security of our residents through exceptional services and care based on Masonic values.
To learn more about Acacia Creek or our senior housing opportunities, contact us at www.acaciacreek.org/contact
