"Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around." - Leo Buscaglia

Eighty degrees, windows down, radio up, and all I want is a Frosty. I promise the Frosty is relevant. As I sat in the long Wendy's drive thru, I saw another car pull up behind me. Inside an older mini van I saw, a lady, slowly maneuvering into the line as she struggled, reaching for something and continued to talk and entertain her young child in the backseat. I do not know who she is. I will probably never see her again. I did not speak to her. But, none of that was necessary. Something inside me reflected on my life and inspired me to be kind. It's that simple: kindness. I ordered and told the lady at the window, I'd be paying for the van behind me. I sat my food in seat beside me, took a glance at the mother and child and drove away. I did not see their reaction. I do not know what they ordered. All I know, is everyone wins from compassion. People generally aren't used to kindness from strangers. Most of us are too wrapped up in our lives to pay much attention to anyone else. But, the next time you're feeling overwhelmed, helpless, or under appreciated, take a moment and remember the other seven billion people on the planet. You, a regular person, can do the smallest of things, to make a difference. Don't always expect something in return, but I promise that good karma exists.

Create a ripple effect of generosity.

This simple act, if done enough, will contribute to bigger causes like war and inequality. It's all about the process and growth of peace and unity.

"What goes around comes around" and "treat others the way you want to be treated" are sayings preached to me since I was a little girl. For as long as I can remember, I've tried to embody those messages, putting my best face forward. Don't get me wrong, I make mistakes, I gossip, I do negative things that contribute to hatred. But, what did I benefit? What did the person I was criticizing benefit? Nothing. Why not spend our lives spreading happiness by even an effortless smile? I am opening my mind and seeing that being a cold person is not who I am meant to be.

Pay it forward, because you will feel an emotion like no other and the world will reward you in its own way.

"No one has ever become poor by giving." - Anne Frank