Today ends 2013. 2014 is a new year that offers new beginnings to take advantage of. Many Starbucks' customers have been "paying it forward" by paying for the customer's order behind them in the drive thru line. It's amazing to hear how that caught on, but imagine what could happen if the concept broadens?!? Paying it forward doesn't have to be monetary but a small random act of kindness that, hopefully, catches on. In 2014, put down the technology and pay attention to the small things you can do to help if you only allow yourself the opportunity to notice. Get Out Show Support and Inspire Positivity! Most of all, set an example for a child...imagine what the future would be like then.

If you have been holding off buying something for a friend or family member that is hard to buy for, consider making a donation in their name. There are so many amazing charities, I am sure you can find something that has meaning for the person you are buying for. Christmas shopping is really stressful because nowadays everyone already has everything, so your donation will be something they don't have. Get out, go G.O.S.S.I.P, and change a life.

Random Acts of Kindness

In honor of the 26 angels lost in the Sandy Hook tragedy almost one year ago on December 14, 2012, please come together to perform 26 random acts of kindness. From today, December 5, 2013, until December 14, 2013, please reach out to perform as many acts of random kindness possible. Whether you pay for someone's coffee or help a neighbor rake leaves each act will hopefully lead to additional acts by others. Let's stop wishing for peace and start creating it. Get out and go G.O.S.S.I.P.