Yesterday, I stopped in Dollar Tree Store to pick up some batteries after picking up my prescriptions. It was the only item I needed. The lady in front of me turned to speak to me. She saw I only had the batteries in my hand and offered to let me go in front of her. I thanked her for being so kind and smiled towards her. She smiled back. Being nice goes a long way especially during the holiday season.

We continued to talk as we waited in line for the cashier. She asked me if I was feeling okay. I must have looked surprised at her question. I asked her why, she said you look sick. I simply told her I hadn’t been feeling well lately and had been to the doctor.

It is always amazes me when people can “see” you are sick. However, when you have a chronic or invisible illness, people don’t “see” and don’t understand. It reminds me of a story called “The Spoon Theory” I read from ButYouDontLookSick.com magazine. It helps get people to understand what people with chronic or invisible illnesses deal with on a daily basis.

So do a random act of kindness starting today. It may be a neighbor who is elderly or sick, or someone in a store that you can put a smile on their face too. It made me realize that I need to do more random acts of kindness. It can give you a more positive attitude towards life.