And yet another wonderful response to the Be Thoughtful list… here is part 4 (from the Madhattress)…

1. Read a book to a friend (little or your age)
2. buy flowers for someone
3. note good behaviors
4. leave notes of encouragement in random places
5. be there to listen
6. vocalize friends strengths
7. hug a friend even if you don’t like hugs
8. go to the movies in the middle of a random day with a friend
9. paint someone a picture
10. register to vote with someone
11. sing out loud
12. play games
13. get active in something you care about
14. eat healthier with a friend/family member
15. be there to listen to venting
16. let emotions happen (your own or others)
17. dance around together
18. clean up our planet with a friend
19. smile at a stranger (not all strangers thought)
20. plant a garden
21. take an unplanned driving trip
22. write someone a card (for no special reason)
23. give change to those who ask
24. be active in the progression of your friends lives
25. laugh. laugh. laugh.

Wonderful! Thanks again!

You can read part 1 here, part 2 here and part 3 here.

I am officially trying to spread thoughtfulness, if it only it were as catchy as bad moods or the flu… let’s see what we can do to make that happen, shall we? Here is a list of 100 random things we can do to be thoughtful:

1. Give someone flowers, anyone, strangers or someone you care about… near or far… pick them up at the grocery store, the florist, your garden or FTD them to a long-distance friend
2. Write an unexpected letter for no other reason than to say hello and ask someone how they are doing
3. Ask questions and listen, really listen, to the answers
4. Participate in StoryCorps even if it unofficially done at your own home with a $7 microphone on your computer or tape player. (Ask a friend or family member to join you!)
5. Offer to do the dishes when everyone is tired
6. Pick up trash in your neighbor’s yard or in your apartment courtyard
7. Help someone with their groceries
8. Clean up after yourself
9. Fold the laundry
10. Ask if anyone else would like anything while you are up or out
11. Order or bring enough lunch for two and share
12. Make a lunch and bring it to leave in the fridge at work with “THIS LUNCH WAS MADE FOR ANYONE WHO IS HUNGRY — ENJOY” (add a nice quote or note inside!)
13. When making a sandwich for someone, cut it into fun shapes, even if they are 92 years old, they will love it
14. Offer to run errands for a sick or elderly family member or just someone who is super busy
15. Paint a picture for a friend

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