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R is for Random Acts of Kindness RAK



Today, I found a fortune cookie in my lounge. I decided to venture out and see what it says. Opening the cookie, I expected something cheezy and probably extremely random. Something like Half and half makes one. Instead, the note said, "No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted"

Below is an ode to the people who randomly, spontaneously did kind stuff for me. I won't name names because I do not know most of these people

1. In the fall semester, I was sitting in front of W20, the student center, and a man I did not know offered me a beautiful real pink rose and wished me a good day

2. I was walking along the infinite with my phone's torch on, and a lady told me that it was on.

3. I left my phone in class and my TA collected it and emailed me. The phone had a wallet on the back with my student I.D and debit card

4. After the fall fashion, I was carrying a bagful of clothes. My dorm is really far, and I had trouble carrying it all the way. A lady offered to help, and she accompanied me to my dorm carrying the heavy bag with me.

5. A few minutes ago, I got offered a tofu sandwich coming from my shift at work

6. A friend I met in the hospital gave me a full Ben and Jerry's Ice Cream. I did not accept it because it felt like too much a gift, but it warmed my heart.

7. Every person at MIT is really courteous, they hold doors for you even if you are a little bit far away.

8. A woman at the gym let me get a towel even though I did not have a towel card

9. All the hugs I got from random people

10. My debit card got denied at Laverdes, and I was allowed to take the yoghurt I wanted to buy for free.

I am only listing 10 kind acts, but I experienced more than just 10. Part of what makes MIT a great place is the people. Everyday, I see miracles unfold, and I am surrounded by amazing people.

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  1. Unknown18 avril 2018 à 03:45

    This is so invigorating vis-a-vis our ability to love and care for each other. Great piece, Daya :)

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