tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10282351.post6823584716442817454..comments2024-03-26T22:26:32.946-07:00Comments on by Richard R Becker: Taking Action: Bloggers UniteRichhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11249654290264168416noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10282351.post-85525149112341923232008-01-13T10:24:00.000-08:002008-01-13T10:24:00.000-08:00Sharani, Incredible addition. Yes, it spreads. :)R...Sharani, <BR/><BR/>Incredible addition. Yes, it spreads. :)<BR/><BR/>RichRichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11249654290264168416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10282351.post-41141149467322012662008-01-12T20:05:00.000-08:002008-01-12T20:05:00.000-08:00As I rode down to New York city for the weekend wi...As I rode down to New York city for the weekend with a friend, I told her about this kindness is contagious concept that we are discussing and she said that when I was involved with actively trying to do some kind actions she also got in the spirit of it and for several days focused in on it. It's true it really spreads from person to person.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10282351.post-27674155015183600422008-01-11T07:29:00.000-08:002008-01-11T07:29:00.000-08:00Absolutely Sharani, Kindness spreads. Sometimes ev...Absolutely Sharani, <BR/><BR/>Kindness spreads. Sometimes even if we are uncomfortable sharing good deeds or an act of kindness, it's better to share because then others are likely to action as well. <BR/><BR/>I learned this several years ago while working on the small business campaign for the United Way of Southern Nevada. Southern Nevada (the Las Vegas area) has one of the lowest rates of Richhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11249654290264168416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10282351.post-64734476294159272842008-01-11T06:36:00.000-08:002008-01-11T06:36:00.000-08:00It is such an interesting paradox. I felt pretty e...It is such an interesting paradox. I felt pretty embarrassed to publicly write about my rather simple and ordinary efforts but I do realize that the example of others really propelled me to take part. Kindness is contagious, yes?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10282351.post-43705707808987797932008-01-08T06:42:00.000-08:002008-01-08T06:42:00.000-08:00I would be honored if you did. Thank you so much. ...I would be honored if you did. Thank you so much. <BR/><BR/>All my best, <BR/>RichRichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11249654290264168416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10282351.post-86373561577946632142008-01-08T00:35:00.000-08:002008-01-08T00:35:00.000-08:00Rich,"It took me almost ten years to learn that so...Rich,<BR/>"It took me almost ten years to learn that sometimes the result of saying nothing is the same result as doing nothing.<BR/><BR/>Times have changed. It used to be that everyone did good deeds and didn't talk about them. But something changed. People stopped doing good deeds because they believed they were the only ones. Nowadays, it requires a few brave people to stand up and say that My Denhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15099644734741964284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10282351.post-53266472875585330182008-01-07T18:53:00.000-08:002008-01-07T18:53:00.000-08:00Hey Bokjae,Well deserved! Best, RichHey Bokjae,<BR/><BR/>Well deserved! <BR/><BR/>Best, <BR/>RichRichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11249654290264168416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10282351.post-88415007875447764042008-01-07T16:25:00.000-08:002008-01-07T16:25:00.000-08:00Wow am I surprised for being the top post! thanks!...Wow am I surprised for being the top post! thanks!bokjaehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04074198397576577830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10282351.post-17454039685457434132008-01-07T07:48:00.000-08:002008-01-07T07:48:00.000-08:00Thank you so much. I really appreciate the feedbac...Thank you so much. <BR/><BR/>I really appreciate the feedback on the campaign. I expect good things from BlogCatalog and future Bloggers Unite campaigns. <BR/><BR/>Thank you for sharing your experience too. It took me almost ten years to learn that sometimes the result of saying nothing is the same result as doing nothing.<BR/><BR/>Times have changed. It used to be that everyone did good deeds Richhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11249654290264168416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10282351.post-19261595905304742982008-01-07T00:38:00.000-08:002008-01-07T00:38:00.000-08:00Rich,"While some might say that good deeds are bes...Rich,<BR/>"While some might say that good deeds are best kept secret, I personally think such acts of kindness need to be shared more often. You see, pebbles cast on still waters tends to make ripples."<BR/><BR/>The initial feeling i had when i realised that my...simple act was within the top 20 was actually one of embarrassment. Within certain cultures especially Asian, and definitely the older My Denhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15099644734741964284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10282351.post-64109694957898256462008-01-03T17:38:00.000-08:002008-01-03T17:38:00.000-08:00I agree Jane. Ho hum. Sometimes people find what t...I agree Jane. Ho hum. Sometimes people find what they want to find. I was mostly surprised by who was, er, under the mask. ;)<BR/><BR/>More importantly, thank you (though I played a smaller role this time around). And congratulations on being included among the top 20 posts. Your story was very touching from the perceptive of a recipient. Glad to hear Boo is continuing to do well!<BR/><BR/>Best, Richhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11249654290264168416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10282351.post-38657064819202260392008-01-03T16:36:00.000-08:002008-01-03T16:36:00.000-08:00Rich,I read a minimum 150 kindness blogs and what ...Rich,<BR/>I read a minimum 150 kindness blogs and what impacted me most was the selflessness these bloggers exhibited. I didn't read one that touted themselves and what kindness they'd done.<BR/><BR/>Thank you and Blog Catalog for another wonderful opportunity.Sweet Teahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07672813719989448394noreply@blogger.com