Have you ever been in a drive thru at a coffee or fast food establishment and annoyed at the lineup you have been waiting in, that seems abnormally slow, and when you finally get to the window to pay they tell you that the person ahead of you has paid for your order? That feeling you get immediately washes away any annoyance you previously had and fills you with a feeling of appreciation.
If this happens to me I usually pay for the vehicle behind me, I pay it forward. The ability to put a smile on someone else's face, even if it's a total stranger, has a huge impact on your happiness levels, and you just feel good afterwards, it can change a completely miserable day into a fantastic one with that one act of kindness.
Think of how this world would be if everybody did at least one random act of kindness every single day, this world would be a much better place. It doesn't have to be a monetary donation to complete the task, it can be as simple as opening a door for someone who has their hands full or letting someone in line in front of you.
Speaking your mind instead of holding your thoughts inside of you also can be a huge inspiration to you and those around you. Giving out a compliment when you would normally not say anything can be beneficial to both parties involved.
If you are normally an introvert (meaning you don't like attention drawn to you and you stay quiet in public places) and you break out of your shell and tell a stranger they are doing a good job or that you like their outfit, it benefits you by helping you express your thoughts out loud and it helps the other person because you have made them feel good about themselves.
A random act of kindness makes everybody involved a better person for it and inspires others to do the same.
Scott Goerz
