A Nicer Place: January 2017

Tuesday, January 31, 2017

POSTING CHANGES

I've not updated the Blog recently. That does not mean I am no longer giving the Nicer Place cards to inspiring, wonderful people. I am still meeting many great people and giving them cards.

However I am aware that someone who receives a card not directly given by me, is not included in the posts. Every person who is given a card is special and it does not feel right to not include him or her just because the card was given by someone else.

So I will continue to distribute cards but, for now at least, no longer post the stories that go with them.

The story of the origin of the cards will remain as will the stories already posted.

If you are reading this because you were given a card, I thank you for making the world a Nicer Place to live!

THE STORY OF "A NICER PLACE"

Several years ago I was driving through a very pretty city park. With dismay, I watched as the passengers in the car in front of me threw garbage out of the car windows. I was fuming! Then I began to think. Most people do not behave that way, but here I was, noticing only the "bad" people. Maybe, instead of being angry, I should be thanking them for their thoughtless behavior. It was reminding me just how caring and kind most people truly are. That thought stayed with me and I tried to remember it every time I encountered an inconsiderate, rude or unkind person.
About a year later I saw part of an Oprah show where several people had been given $100 and asked to use it to make the world a little bit better. I was impressed by some of their accomplishments. That got me thinking. "What could I possibly do with only $100 to make the world a nicer place?" From there came an idea of thanking all the wonderful people I meet who are already making the world a nicer place to live, be it a delightful smile or a fantastic accomplishment.
Although we can't all be newsworthy the little things we do are undeniably important.
So I took my $100 and created some thank-you cards. Now whenever I meet people who cause me to smile or impress me with acts of kindness towards strangers, I give them cards. Hopefully receiving a card will not only make them feel good but help them to become a little more aware of all the wonderful people around them.
If you have received one of the cards then I sincerely THANK-YOU for making the world "a nicer place".
I've included a bit about the people who have received cards from me and you are welcome to add your own comments. You can also reach me at anicerplace@gmail.com

A Nicer Place

Tuesday, January 31, 2017

THE STORY OF "A NICER PLACE"

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