Why take up The Kindness Project for 365 days...

They say that when you give from your right hand even your left hand shouldn't know about it. But in the world of social media when there is so much negativity, there are a handful of movements, 'challenges' and people leading the way to inspire positivity. Meet Megha Dinesh, a businesswoman and social butterfly, who in between all her meetings, crunching numbers and networking has taken out time to do one random act of kindness every single day for 365 days with The Kindness Project. We hope her story will make you say 'Why not'...

It all began when I saw a video on the internet about the Random Act of Kindness challenge that has to run a course of 365 days. I immediately connected with it because I had reach this place where I just did not want to be kind at heart but rather be truly kind in my actions. And so from the very next day, I began the challenge, on May 31.

Having done this for over 40 days, it's become an integral part of my life. Initially I planned what I could do each day. But as the days passed, I really caught hold of the meaning of the word 'random' and there is so much need for kindness today that when you look around you will find it.

Why give from your own pockets

Yes, the biggest question on people's minds the minute you mention giving is how much do I have to give. People assume it costs a lot, so I am trying my best to be creative and explore ways involving either no money or very little money because what I really want is to inspire and see more people to undertake this. Like for instance, my Day 8 involved me donating my organs on the government website. Now that doesn't require any money at all, does it? Although I have many friends offering funds or donations, I am trying to work with what I have. Moreover, I want them to step out and be part of the circle of kindness too!

Why I want people to join in

I want people to experience this purely based on what I have experienced so far. This challenge has shattered many of my beliefs and insecurities. I was confronted with the question of how grateful I am of the comforts I have for instance. There is also a massive difference between how we socially gift as a transaction to giving with nothing expected in return.

Why am I doing this

This challenge also made me question even my very act of doing it. I actually contemplated if I doing this to become more popular or famous? What is my deeper intention behind it? And when I realised a part of me was expecting it, I made my daily updates to weekly. But the only reason I share is because I really do want many more people to be inspired.

Every day I end my day with a question "Was I kind today?" So, I leave you with the question, "Were you kind today?"

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