The countdown for New Year 2014 has begun…
In spite of the social fuck ups, like stooping lower political
advantages, SC’s decision on Section 377, humiliation of Devyani, or the
Hrithik-Sussane split doing the rounds of social networks, we have already spent
a larger part of the year in ranting. And many people might just take all of
this too critically!
But hey! There’s a lot more happening too. This wintery
December, the warmth of goodness has gradually blanketed the social networks.
While there is a lot of negative criticism back there (Be
thankful for the freedom of speech we enjoy), there some good Samaritans doing
wonders, spreading smiles!
I’m talking about the Mumbai Secret Santa on twitter and the
Standard Chartered Good Deed Marathon on all social networks!
Whoever said goodness exists no more, raise your hands and
open your eyes!
While Secret Santa is all about spreading cheer in the
festive season, it’s actually quite awesome. So this activity on twitter had
people who wanted to participate, fill in their details; and were assigned to
some stranger to be their Secret Santa. For almost a month now, a lot of Santas
send amazing messages and gifts to people who they barely know (except for
their stalking skills that they put to use!) So much effort to make someone’s
Christmas delightful? And then there are more Santas in Delhi, Pune, Chennai, Banaglore and
some more cities. This club of Santas does quite an amazing job passing
messages and helping to spread the cheer! Everybody is talking about the
#SecretSanta. And well they have all good reasons to do the same! KUDOS team and the Mumbai Santa @VelvetRhyme! We love you, Secret Santa! J
This is the Merrier Christmas!
And then the best initiative online that I’ve seen in a
while has to be the Standard Chartered Good Deed Marathon- An online campaign
that encourages people to share their good deeds with people. And that with the
realization of how every little thing you do matters. It is a moment of pride
when people acknowledge it, even better when they are inspired. Some inspire
you, set examples and spread the spirit of goodness.
This definitely has to be one of the finest and the most
positive initiative to encourage goodness, and when so many people are out
there sharing their goodness, instilling the belief that no matter which way we
go, there’s still a lot of goodness within us all!
And here are a few examples of all the good deeds, that people have been talking about! How
little things make a difference is quite remarkable!
I
do remember that Airtel and Vodafone had made all calls free during the 26/7
flooding and also set up helplines! #GoodDeedMarathon
Donated
blood on my birthday & toke four frnds along with me 2 donate blood #Cancer_patient #GoodDeedMarathon @iCanSaveLife"@BloodDonorsIn
@WeAreMumbai Saw a father with his 8 year kid on a bike. Both
were wearing helmets. Made sure to compliment both of them #GoodDeedMarathon
@WeAreMumbai Helped a blind man to board a Mumbai local from
dadar and he blessed me & I almost cried . #GoodDeedMarathon
No
cab took me in on exam day.Told a driver I have an exam,he readily dropped me
to SoBo from Bandra,also wished me luck! #GoodDeedMarathon
@WeAreMumbai Planning a Christmas special celebration at the
boys orphanage. Secret Santa, presents, food & goodies! #fun #GooddeedMarathon
@aatifsumar it does not ruin them. #GooddeedMarathon, is
about generating ideas for good deeds. Seeing what makes people feel good.
@Photokatha I must admit today #GoodDeedMarathon tweets really made me
happy I'm proud of each n every person's deed Gr8 going
My
first visit to Jaipur and had bought a big pack of grains for the birds :)
Amazing feeling it was to feed. @Photokatha #GoodDeedMarathon
How may of you know @abhikbee? He packed his bags, moved to Bangladesh to teach less fortunate kids not good but the best! #GoodDeedMarathon
Let’s just say these aren’t even 1% of all the good deeds,
but they still reflect the power of goodness through every little effort!
Yes, this is my Mumbai shining!
Hats off to Standard Chartered Good Deed Marathon! And to
all those wonderful entities and people who are a part of this. *pat your
backs*
If you love this idea and haven’t been a part of this yet,
register yourself for the #GoodDeedMarathon right away!
Here’s the link- http://bit.ly/1bqAJBL
It doesn’t take anything more than genuine efforts to do a
good deed, cause it’s not about big or small but about doing something good
which benefits others and not you!
Be good, do good and encourage others to do better!
And if you have any good deed of yours or others to share, mention it in the comments! You never know you might just inspire someone else to be good. (Yes! Another good deed :D )
And if you have any good deed of yours or others to share, mention it in the comments! You never know you might just inspire someone else to be good. (Yes! Another good deed :D )
Till then,
Proud Netizen!
