If you live in the Chicago area like I do, I bet you are shivering right about now. The city is in the icy grip of a record cold wave that sent last nights temps bottoming out at -22. The stiff wind makes it feel like around -41 at this time.
Imagine that you are homeless, wandering the streets of downtown Chicago, just looking for somewhere to warm up. You already have gotten frostbite, and now in danger of hypothermia. You enter an establishment, but are quickly kicked out. You finally find another establishment and enter. This time no one seems to notice you, except for a man sitting a couple of tables away from you. He approaches you, a McDonald's gift card in hand, and hands it to you. He wishes you a great day, to keep warm, and exits.
You are taken aback by this random act of kindness. Normally the patrons will avoid you or ignore you. You walk up and order some food with the gift card, and finally nourish your hunger pangs and the warmth of the place. When you feel you are ready to brave the cold again, you head out into the biting winds, albeit this time with a full stomach.
The above scenario is hopefully played out every day in Chicago, as well as other large cities and metropolitan areas. A random act of kindness can go a long way. In fact, it will be remembered for days by the recipient.
How about a random act of kindness?
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