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A RAK is a Random Act of Kindness. We got kind of tired writhing those 19 letters out over and over again so we came up with an acronym, RAK!
We hope it put a BIG smile on your AWESOME face! Your RAK card is more than just a cool reminder that you are special and deserving of Random Acts of Kindness. It also has a hidden flash drive where we’ve shared some music and photos with you to help brighten your day.
Once you’ve taken a look at what is on your card, why not add some content of your own to share? Maybe you could record a new song or read a poem to someone. Maybe you just list the things you are most grateful for. Whatever you do with your RAK card make sure to pass it on!Science has proved that when you participate in a random act of kindness, whether you are the one performing the act, you are receiving the random act of kindness, or you are only watching the random act of kindness go down, that means that endorphins are released and you become a happier, healthier person.
Our mission is to make the world a better place and what better way to do that than one fun, random act of kindness at a time.Have you ever tried to carry out a random act of kindness and been met with suspicion, skepticism, or just been downright rejected? This is actually very normal. Psychologists have done studies that showed that this is often the case. When people were met with a random act of kindness many of them believed there was a catch or even that there was mal-intent behind the act. As humans we are not always prepared for a stranger to do something kind for us and a lot of the time it puts us on guard.
This skepticism is a reflection of our society but it shouldn’t discourage you. The more kindness that is spread, the more accepting people will be of it. It will create a Domino Effect of random acts of kindness. Sometimes the best way to start out is with baby steps. Here are three easy and simple RAK’s that will very likely not be met with suspicion because we have to start somewhere!
Let Someone Merge In Front of You In Traffic
We’ve all been there. Traffic is backed up as everyone tries to merge into one lane. People are frustrated. People are stressed. So often, a car is trying their best to merge but no one will let them in and so they are waiting for car after car for someone to let them over. Be that someone. Slow down and let them merge. It’s a free, small, and simple random act of kindness that can really alleviate stress for a stranger.
Donate Clothes/Food
Shelters and food pantries are always in need of warm clothes and staple food items to help those in need. Go through your clothes and donate what you no longer need or use. You can do the same with your pantry and canned items or take a trip to the grocery store and pick up items from a local food pantry’s most needed list. This act of kindness will go a long way in making sure people who are struggling receive the basic care that they need.
Pick Up Trash
Gather your friends and family for a day of picking up litter whether it be around your neighborhood, at the beach, a park, or anywhere else you can think of. This is a great way to spend time outside while also doing an awesome random act of kindness that affects the whole community and the planet.
Now that you’re feeling inspired go out there and fight the skepticism by RAKing The Planet!