Random Acts of Kindness Day (Feb. 17) is about spreading love without expecting anything in return. In honor of the occasion, our team would like to share their experiences with random acts of kindness. The Power of a Simple Gesture Real Tales of Kindness and Compassion BARRY D. SIEGEL, ATTORNEY AND PRESIDENT OF THE SIEGEL LAW GROUP, P.A.: “I have been fortunate to experience and witness many random acts of kindness. I have been privileged to benefit from acts of kindness, such as someone stopping to offer to jump-start my car. I have passed this good deed on by helping others in the same predicament.”
Togetherness Over Romance Your Guide to a Family- Friendly Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day can be a difficult holiday for many parents. While they’d love to go out for a romantic dinner and enjoy a date night with their spouse, they have to think about the kids, too! Finding a babysitter for Valentine’s Day can be incredibly challenging, so shift gears and spend the day as a family instead of a couple. You can find plenty to do to ensure your Valentine’s Day is fun and exciting for every family member. Here are three activities to try that will help make Valentine’s Day memorable. WRITE LOVE LETTERS. Valentine’s Day is a holiday all about love and romance, making it the perfect time for your family to share what they love about each other. Give your kids and yourself time to write love letters to each family member, writing down what they love about that person and some of their favorite memories. It’s a great way to spread joy and show everyone how loved they are. MAKE SOME SWEET TREATS. Valentine’s Day often includes desserts and candies; your event should be no different. Instead of taking the kids to the store to pick out their favorite chocolate bars or Valentine’s treats, consider baking something special. Make heart-shaped pancakes for breakfast, or bake sugar cookies and allow everyone to decorate their treats with sprinkles and frosting. You can even bake a red velvet cake or another Valentine’s favorite if you feel adventurous. GIVE GIFTS TO EACH OTHER. While Christmas and birthdays are often associated with gift-giving, you can also give your kids and spouse special gifts on Valentine’s Day to brighten their mood and ensure they feel loved. Flowers, stuffed animals, and chocolates are the go-to Valentine’s gifts, but you don’t necessarily have to stick to the script. Your family will be thrilled by any gifts they receive!
JIM HERB, ATTORNEY: “Years ago, I appeared before a probate judge in Palm Beach County, and another lawyer addressed the court. The judge said he would not give her the order she was requesting. When I left the courtroom, I found her crying. She was from Miami and did not want to come back to Delray again. She explained that the other probate judge who was on the bench at her last hearing told her to submit something in a certain form. However, this time another probate judge was substituting in, and he wanted it done a different way (which actually was the right way). I went back into the courtroom and explained the situation. The judge was compassionate enough to sign the order for the young attorney. She was very happy. I even received flowers from her a few days later.” SOLIMAR RODRIGUEZ, ATTORNEY: “It takes nothing to be nice and of service to others. I recently picked up something from the floor at the supermarket, which an attendee saw before running over to thank me. I would have thought being nice was common sense; however, it seems like it isn’t. If you look closely, individuals go above their comfort daily to do something nice for others, like holding the door or saying good morning. I think these acts have an impact on so many people. When you do something nice for someone, and they do the same in exchange, it creates a chain of good deeds and happy people.”
RENEE MANCINI, LEAD INTAKE SPECIALIST: “When my sibling and mom passed, my sister and I went to the store where a complete stranger came up and asked if they could give me a hug. That brightened my day and made me feel like my loved ones were with me.”
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