Random Act of Kindness

I feel very lucky this morning to have witnessed exactly that - A Random Act of Kindness.  It was a simple act, but one that has even given even me, a witness to the act - a warm and fuzzy feeling.  This morning, I feel lucky to be living in a world knowing that kindness is not always politically or commercially motivated. Ohh… how I only wish I could witness this more often…. 

This is what happened:

It was Monday morning assembly as usual at my children’s school.  But, unlike the Mondays we have been having since school started this year, this morning was an exceptionally cold morning (Yes-autumn is finally here in Melbourne, Australia).  As I stood there, in my usual spot, watching the (primary) school kids take part in this weekly tradition, I was silently patting myself on the back for ensuring that both my boys were appropriately dressed for the weather.  Judging from the number of kids (and some parents) who were only in single layer and short sleeves, I reminded myself that not everyone checks the meteorological website every morning (like I do) or listen to the weather forecast before school. 

This is when it happened.  The act of kindness.  A teacher, Mr M, took his jacket off and put in around one of his students, who incidentally was in short sleeves and in single layer.  The boy was standing beside him and no doubt would have commented on how cold he was feeling, which I assumed had prompted this selfless act from his teacher.  From where I stood, I could see the boy’s face glow with gratitude and pride, from probably feeling very thankful and lucky at the same time.  That was it.  A small and simple act.  But the cascading effect, I imagine, will go a long, long way.  It has already, with me.