PAGE 10 A “Random” Act of Kindness By Stephen Rhodes, Sweet Cheeks Studio Diane Simones, the publisher of Neighbors Newspaper gave me the op-
portunity to include an article in this month’s issue, as she has so graciously done many times during the past few years. As a long time advertiser, I thought I might write about the newest offers at our business, but then real- ized this might be an even better opportunity to share a thought about how we live our lives everyday, and can truly make a difference in the life of some- one else. The other morning I was driving to work, trying to make my way onto
the Winchester Road exit from the southbound Interstate 15. Traffic was heavier than usual and it seemed there was no possibility of merging into the exit lane. With my turn signal flashing, finally another driver noticed and deliber-
ately left ample room for me to enter the lane in front of her. “Thank you so much” I waved, and continued on my merry way to work. An angel on the road, or just a random act of kindness? Either way, that driver made it clear that she was aware of other folks around her and willing to give a few sec- onds of her time to let someone else have a less stressful and safer com- mute. Occasionally we read about somebody’s random act of kindness, often
simple, once in a while, quite heroic. An unselfish gesture, regardless of the size, can make a subtle or an overwhelming difference to another person. We all have similar goals and frustrations in our daily lives. Understanding and recognizing that we are not alone in our pursuit of happiness and offering a bit of kindness might make a small change in your life, or a huge difference in someone else’s. I truly believe in the goodness of all of us and hope that we can take a moment to offer each other a “deliberate” act of kind- ness. Even though you may never see it, the rewards are far beyond what you can imagine. Let’s make these “random” acts of kindness much more common and watch them become “contagious!” So when you’re on the freeway,
tying to get to the next exit, I’ll let you in front of me... after all, you’re one of my dear neighbors. Just wave and I’ll most definitely wave back... with a big smile.
Local High School
Exchange Coordinator Currently Accepting Host Family Applications
Sandi Woods, international
exchange coordinator for non- profit EF Foundation for Foreign Study, the leader in high school exchange, is currently accepting applications for host families for the 2012-13 school year. Host families open their homes to a 15-18 year old from one of 25 countries around the world. Stu- dents come for one or two se- mesters and attend the local high school. Through the ex- change experience, both student and family get the chance to learn about a new culture and promote global understanding, right here in this community. Learn more about high school
exchange at
effoundation.org or contact Sandi Woods at ar-
tomaticsw@aol.com and/or 951- 265-8892.
MARCH 2013
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