The Idea:
Today’s challenge is to write a simple, heartfelt message of encouragement on paper and leave it somewhere someone might find it—a bench, a library book, a public bathroom mirror, a bus stop. Something that could brighten a stranger’s day.
Why It’s Good:
Putting your words out into the world—especially for someone you’ll never meet—is vulnerable. What if they think it’s silly? What if no one sees it? But this quiet, anonymous act requires courage and generosity. It’s a reminder that someone, somewhere, still cares.
How to Do It:
- Write a Note Like:
- “You’re doing better than you think.”
- “The world is better with you in it.”
- “Keep going. You matter.”
- Sign It as ‘Someone Who Cares’ (or leave it anonymous).
- Leave It Somewhere Discreet Yet Visible.
- Walk Away Without Expectation—Just the Hope It Helps.
Relevant Quotes:
On anonymous kindness:
“Unexpected kindness is the most powerful, least costly, and most underrated agent of human change.”
~Bob Kerrey
On the power of words:
“Sometimes all it takes is one kind word to give someone the strength to keep going.”
~Unknown
On courage through compassion:
“Do things for people not because of who they are or what they do in return, but because of who you are.”
~Harold S. Kushner
Takeaway:
It takes guts to put a piece of your heart into the world without knowing who will see it. But that’s what makes it brave. You never know when your note will reach someone at exactly the moment they need it.
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