Generosity Day 2013 ~ One Million Acts of Generosity

Published February 11, 2013 | By Heidi Oran

I can’t tell you how often I hear people scoff at the idea of Valentine’s Day. Perhaps it is a dated celebration? Certainly at one time it was enjoyed by couples seeking a little romantic refuge. Today however, we know that the card shops and big box chains have commercialized the holiday so much that it doesn’t really mean anything anymore to a large majority of people.

What if we could turn Valentine’s Day into something greater? Something that can actually give our heart muscles a stretch?

This Thursday both those who enjoy Valentine’s Day, and those who shun it have the option to join countless others in celebrating Generosity Day. Much like Giving Tuesday, Generosity Day is all about acts of kindness, and this year the goal is to accomplish together one million acts of kindness!

Here are some ideas of what you could do this Thursday:

- Volunteer at a local non-profit

- Use your blog to raise awareness about your favorite charity or cause

- Donate to you favorite charity

- Pay for the next person in line while grabbing your coffee

- Give a stranger a compliment

- Smile at everyone that crosses your path

- Become a local media ambassador for Generosity Day

- Turn off your cell and give those you interact with 100% of your attention!

The Generosity Day website launches Monday, February 11th with more details. For now you can check out the Facebook page. I can’t wait to see how many individuals join in for this amazing celebration of generosity and kindness.

How will you celebrate Generosity Day this year?

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Acts of Kindness, Generosity Day, i, Valentine's Day

http://profiles.google.com/porterink Cherri Porter

I once bought a snack from a vending machine on valentines and won a dozen roses from the vendor. I picked up the roses and proceeded to hand one to every person I saw until they were gone. I felt fantastic and it brightened many days.
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  Cherri, I LOVE this! What nice gesture. Another great idea for Generosity Day actually since there will be an abundance of roses Thanks so much for sharing!
http://amandamagee.com amandamagee

You are so wonderful. xo

Will work at living this.
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  As are you! I’d love to hear how your Generosity Day goes
  xo
http://twitter.com/sashadichter Sasha Dichter

Heidi thank you for spreading the word!

We moved the homepage from http://www.generosity-day.com to http://www.spreadgenerosity.com in case you want to update your post.

Happy Generosity Day!
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  So happy to do so Sasha, it is such a wonderful concept. Will change that link now. Happy Generosity Day to you!
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