What goes around‚ comes around. Who here believes in that phrase? I believe that acts of kindness‚ no matter how big or small‚ cause ripple effects that are perpetually everlasting. A while back‚ I stopped by at the Starbucks drive-by to order my morning crack‚ 4 shots over ice. As I was pulling up to pay‚ the barista said that the woman who just drove away paid for my drink already. The look I had on my face was probably priceless‚ because she said it was my lucky day and the passengers
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communicated through her father reading her diary and a third person point of view. Anne states in her diary that “in spite of everything‚ I still believe that people are really good at heart.” Anne is correct‚ which is shown through the Franks’ kindness‚ President Hindenburg and Adolf Hitler’s selflessness‚ but proven wrong by the Fire in Reichstag‚ and then right again with Miep and Mr. Kraler’s
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American Literature and Composition (Honors) February 17 2014 Random Act of Kindness Happiness. Happiness and enthusiasm were my first emotions I felt upon hearing about this assignment. I would get to do something kind‚ for a grade! As soon as the assignment was given‚ I got right to work on this essay‚ with my act already in mind. This past December‚ my friend discovered she had cancer in her hip‚ which was starting to spread to other parts of her body such as her other hip‚ her back‚ and her
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There are several factors that contribute to me wanting to be a Community Assistant. One is that a goal of mine has been to forever influence Barrett. I believe that through the Barrett Residential Council and becoming a Community Assistant; I will achieve this goal. I also want to be a Barrett Community Assistant because of Kylie Kilian and James Orr (the CA’s of Agave 1)‚ who have helped me transition into the collegiate environment. They are two of the kindest‚ most helpful people I know of‚ and
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In the book Chains by Laurie Halse Anderson‚ Isabel is kindhearted.This is shown in chapter 5 when she protects her little sister‚ Ruth‚ from being harmed by Mrs. Lockton. When the sisters arrive to New York City‚ they overhear Madam’s argument with a cargo inspector over having her chest full of underclothes searched. This is a humorous scene‚ but while Isabel knows not to laugh‚ Ruth accidentally laughs. Feeling offended‚ Mrs. Lockton announces‚ “‘Which one of you made that noise’”(33)? Instead
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There are many heroes in my life‚ but one emerges above the rest. Father Sahd‚ a priest at my church‚ is my hero‚ because he shows the qualities of bravery‚ generosity‚ kindness‚ and integrity. These qualities make Fr. Sahd a hero. First‚ Fr. Sahd is brave. He shows this in many ways‚ but there is one way in particular. Fr. Sahd studied at the American College in Rome for seminary. He did not know any Italian at all‚ however‚ he faced his fears and studied there anyway‚ because of his commitment
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good because the people have acts of kindness‚ art & beauty and also heroism. Most people in the world show this characteristics and give the world knowledge and creative ideas to one another. People are good because they show act of kindness by helping one another. They show this in many ways by showing that they care for each other and also how they treat others. In the article teen soap charity‚ the boy selling the soaps is demonstrating act of kindness to help the people that were injured
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Basic motivation must be behind any given act of kindness‚ at least that’s what one would hope. In “On Compassion”‚ Barbara Lazear Ascher considers what really drives people to be compassionate towards others. Do people really feel a need to help those who are unfortunate? Or do they do so out of fear or annoyance? The audience learns what Ascher’s attitude is towards this question through her tone‚ anecdotes‚ and conveying a sense of self-reflection. Ascher uses a thoughtful tone when questioning
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but also her invaluable love and kindness. So‚ my mother has been the most important person for me since I was born. ------------------------------------------------- It is no doubt that mother is an experienced gardener which blooms up the flowers. She never expects any profits‚ benefits and advantages from me. As the streams and rivers flow into the oceans‚ her love‚ loving-kindness‚ kindness‚ goodwill‚ sacrifice and compassion
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of living in this novel. Atticus represents his Christ-like figure to the citizens. He also sets some high standards as a father as well. He shows his likeness to Christ through his love for his kids‚ his willingness to help those in need‚ and his kindness to everyone in the town of Maycomb. Atticus love for his kids is a great example of a Christ-like figure. He shows his love throughout the story. When Jem and Scout feel depressed and discouraged‚ Atticus always tells his kids how much he loves
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