One Random Act of Kindness

Last night Scott and I watched Evan Almighty. The not-so-new movie where Morgan Freeman plays God and asks Steve Carrell (Evan Baxter) to build an ark, a spin-off of Bruce Almighty. I know it is supposed to be a comedy, but I found myself being reminded of good life lessons.

There is a scene where Freeman is talking to 'Evan's Wife' about prayer, he says something along the lines of:

"When people ask for patience, does God give them patience..or opportunities for patience. When people pray for courage, does God give them courage...or the opportunities for courage..."

I really liked this, because it's so true. In our lives today we always seem to want the easy fix, the 'ask and you shall recieve'...in a you get what you ask for manner. Not so much, most of the time when it comes to life.

So, I am going to try and continue to make the most out of every opportunity each and every day, and to turn those opportunities into ones that lend themselves to acts of random kindness. As they said in Evan Almighty...It is the acts of random kindness that change the world, a little bit at a time. A wonderful outlook on life and a much less daunting way to embrace "Be the change you wish to see in the world" (-Gandhi).

Wake Up Call

February 27, 2010 sirens alarm at 0600 & 0700. (I was not so happy about this, as I went to bed around 0200, however...it is a good thing) Scott and I decide to go inland to UH (stores all over Waikiki are either closed or have massive lines winding around the block, just to get in) So, inland we went, with our important papers...


We found an Internet cafe that served breakfast, YAY Coffee! We were both exhausted, and had to go sleep somewhere. I decided to call the house Hospice Hawaii uses for patient care up in Palolo. The nurse answers the phone, and I don't even ask if we can come up..When she hears its me she says come up. I love my job and the people I work with...it is the most amazing organization and works with the heart, manifested in the hands. I couldn't ask for a better work place.


We arrived at the house and spent time watching the news and attempting to sleep on the couch in the staff room. (I couldn't sleep, just toss-n-turn)We watched as Hilo Bay's(on the east coast of the big island) waters surged to and fro...waiting to see if disaster would hit...

Needless to say...the 'disaster' was avoided and the only changes seen were severe and rapid surge changes along the shore lines, no damage seen. Luckily..

However, on my way home from work I saw the most beautiful sky. Similar to the one pictured above. Brilliantly vibrant purple and blue clouds on a back drop of reds, pinks, and oranges. Beautiful...a calm after the 'storm' of a day I had. It reminded me that I am still lucky to live here, on this beautiful island and that I can make it through the challenges along the way. No matter what, there is always a beautiful sunset at the end of the day.

Much thanks and blessings to all of those who sent thoughts and prayers my way yesterday.