When you look around you, it’s often the big, grand gestures people are doing that you’ll notice first – they grab attention and make you look at them. However, although they can be wonderful and do a lot of good, the fact is that small acts can be just as impactful and make some massive changes in the world (for the better), it’s just that we don’t hear about them all that often – the big, dramatic acts block them out.
That’s why it’s so important to be aware that small acts really can do good things. You might not seem them happening or even be aware of them when it comes to others, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t do them yourself. Read on to find out more.
Everyone Can Do It
One of the best things about small gestures is the fact that anyone can do it. That’s not the same as a big gesture or act that might only be available to those with a lot of money or influence, or who can spare a lot of time and resources. The fact is that most people can’t do that, and might only have a limited budget, but by giving just a small amount to fund a good cause like Macmillan, for example, you can still make a massive difference, and it won’t be out of your reach to do it.
That means that no matter what your background might be, what your circumstances are, or what good cause you want to help out, you’ll be able to do it if you just keep the act small and don’t try to do too much – small acts are just as helpful as big ones, and much easier to achieve.
Everyday Actions
Another great thing about doing small acts to help a charity or good cause rather than big ones is that you can help out just by doing everyday actions – nothing in your life actually has to change, and you don’t need to spend days or weeks organizing anything. In other words, you can live your life the way you always do, and help out good causes simultaneously.
For example, you might use a specific website to buy things from, and part of the money you spend might go to charity – you will have bought the item anyway, so why not make it a small act of generosity? Or you could write your will and leave a small gift to a charity as a lasting legacy – once again, you should write a will anyway, and adding a line about giving some money to a worthy cause isn’t take much time. Through everyday actions, your small acts can help.
Think Of Good Examples
If you’re still not convinced that small acts of generosity and kindness are just as good (and perhaps even better) than big ones, just think of all the good examples there are in life and history to prove that it’s the case.
One great example is Mother Teresa – she even said, “Not all of us can do great things. But we can do small things with great love.” What could be a better example of why small acts are positive and why we need to incorporate them into our lives more than ever?
