With all the bad news in the news every day, a new poll should provide some hope.
According to this survey of 2,000 adults, 84 percent say they actively try to “pay it forward” with acts of kindness whenever they can.
Those acts of kindness as described by these participants in the survey include treating their loved ones to something special giving generous tips and helping out a neighbor, such as carrying their groceries or helping them with work around their house.
This poll found that the average American does at least five generous acts per week, or about 260 random acts of kindness every year.
And those in the survey said acts of paying it forward makes them feel better about themselves and their overall life. And they say it boosts their confidence.
The pollsters said the results show that most Americans tend to believe in good karma, and that doing something kind for someone else brings good things back to you.
Apparently those Biblical truths about reaping what you sow and that giving is better than receiving are things that a huge majority of Americans believe in.
And these days with all the conflict and division, that’s some good news we can use.
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