How it all started...

       There is just something about that smile of gratitude, look of appreciation and sense of relief that makes helping people worthwhile. I get such a sense of pride and a feeling of fulfillment that is almost addictive. Before I'm done with one project, I already have 5 lined up in my head waiting to be executed. The problem is that I always think up big and elaborate plans that take considerable effort and time to complete. And as a result I tend to obsess about them till they are completed and do not really take the time to enjoy the spirit of giving because I'm on to the next project. It has almost turned into a competition within myself to do better each time, which is I realize has got to stop.
       However, being in pharmacy school has made it hard for me to be consistent because I devote at least 60 hours a week to it, and still try to maintain a decent personal and social life. I have turn down a lot of volunteer opportunities because of my crazy schedule and feel really bad about it. So I decided to do something about it and that was how the 365 days of goodwill blog was born.
        It's pretty simple, I intend to do a kind act for a stranger everyday for the next 365 days. I decided to blog about it for 2 reasons;
1. To ensure I do not get lazy or "too busy" and forget to stay on track (I was kinda inspired by the movie Julie and Julia lol).
2. To encourage others through my experiences to do the same.
I know the timing is pretty random, but I am a chronic procrastinator (this has been on my mind for about 4 months) and I need not wait any longer. I am not blogging to get praised by or seek the approval of others, rather I want to be a catalyst or a spark of sorts to get people to start thinking about others more. Hopefully I make a bigger impact than I expected by the end of next year. But if not hey, at least I made someone smile each day and that's good enough for me....

***I encourage everyone to join in be it for a day, week, month or a year. And please share your experiences with me and others . Together we can be the change we hope to see in the world***