baileywashere2
Jan 31, 2015
Undergraduate / Acting altruistic has allowed me to make the decision of making selflessness into a career. [4]
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As Bob Kerrey once said, "Unexpected kindness is the most powerful, least costly, and most underrated agent of human change." Once noticed, these acts can bring about a chain reaction, that will only improve the lives of everyone involved. This power of betterment is why I hold it so dear to my heart.
A prime example of the effect of such small acts is my very dear friend Denise. This friend of mine is the absolute most altruistic, caring person I have ever had the joy of meeting throughout the integral of my existence on this Earth. She is someone who epitomizes small, unnoticed acts of kindness, and delivers on such acts daily. But even with these tiny miracles, comes problems of her own. Denise has been struggling with self harm for almost her entire high school career, and frequently falls into a bottomless pit of self hatred. Usually when this occurs, either myself or our other close friends will do something to lighten her mood. When she receives this small act of kindness, whether it be a compliment on her outfit, a small note of appreciation, a simple hug, or paying for her coffee, her mood is instantly revived. Her eyes widen and fill with life and she begins to smile and laugh, something that is rarely seen during her low points.
Thank you for the suggestions! Here is an updated first two paragraphs
As Bob Kerrey once said, "Unexpected kindness is the most powerful, least costly, and most underrated agent of human change." Once noticed, these acts can bring about a chain reaction, that will only improve the lives of everyone involved. This power of betterment is why I hold it so dear to my heart.
A prime example of the effect of such small acts is my very dear friend Denise. This friend of mine is the absolute most altruistic, caring person I have ever had the joy of meeting throughout the integral of my existence on this Earth. She is someone who epitomizes small, unnoticed acts of kindness, and delivers on such acts daily. But even with these tiny miracles, comes problems of her own. Denise has been struggling with self harm for almost her entire high school career, and frequently falls into a bottomless pit of self hatred. Usually when this occurs, either myself or our other close friends will do something to lighten her mood. When she receives this small act of kindness, whether it be a compliment on her outfit, a small note of appreciation, a simple hug, or paying for her coffee, her mood is instantly revived. Her eyes widen and fill with life and she begins to smile and laugh, something that is rarely seen during her low points.