I was recently sitting in a cafe minding my own business when an aspiring photographer asked me to take my portrait on her Soviet-era film camera. Being a photographer and often frustrated at people's awkwardness and reluctance to be in other's photographs I decided to play along on one condition: that she shared the picture with me once it was developed and scanned. I completely forgot about it and on Christmas day, I received an email with said photo attached (see below). It's one of the most thoughtful and meaningful selfless Christmas gift I've ever received.
Never underestimate the power of random acts of kindness, especially to strangers. I realize it's easier said than done and impossible to physically help everyone we encounter, but it's these kinds of small meaningful interactions that can make someone's day, not to mention that they are nearly costless. I personally find that instead of worrying about Trump's latest asinine statement or Kylie Jenner's latest tabloid headline (yes she had plastic surgery done) life's enjoyment increases exponentially if I focus on the people that are directly around and do what I can to help them have a good day.
Photo credit: Sofia Sytnykova (@35mm.ss ).
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