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Kindness Daily: The Snack Machine

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The Snack Machine September 15, 2012 – Posted by jules101980
The other day I had an appointment at my psychiatrist’s office. It’s a pretty big place so they have a soda dispenser and a snack machine.

I usually like my appointments later in the afternoon or early evening. When I was done I asked the receptionist for some tape, grabbed some paper from my purse, and wrote, "This is a random act of kindness. This snack is on me. Have a nice day! =)"

I took the note, a Smile card and a one dollar bill, and taped them on the glass of the machine.

I wanted to stay to see the person who got to the snack machine first, but I had to get home to the kids.

Even though it was a tiny act of kindness, it still made me feel really really great! I hope that person passed the Smile card on with another act of kindness!

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