December 2010
48 posts
talatchaudhry asked: Why do people use the word "love" so casually? The term love is thrown around like its a basketball. With out any weight or meaning.
Does true love really exist?
Does true love really exist?
wishuponacrane asked: Do you guys know of the Blossoming Thought Project? They're a similar type of ambitious group, and I know that several people that participate are the people who post those posters with "You are beautiful" messages and "You can change the world" inspirations. They have a facebook page and a Tumbler too, I think?
I wanted to show some love to you guys; I...
I wanted to show some love to you guys; I...
givemecolor asked: Hello,
I really love what you do. But I have a question- how do you not believe in God when what you do is the essence of Him?
In His Love,
Buffy
I really love what you do. But I have a question- how do you not believe in God when what you do is the essence of Him?
In His Love,
Buffy
chicforchange asked: Ever come to Sacramento, CA? We could really use you in our city right now. Such a big task I am trying to accomplish here...
I Need Some Love - Our Other Blogs pt. 1
Probably the most important of all of Our Other Blogs is I Need Some Love, a blog devoted to listening to the current life situations of its readers and responding through random acts of kindness (in some way shape or form).
My hope is to develop this idea into it’s own website someday, but for now, it is a blog where we receive stories and requests for kindness from those in need, and then...
CRANES. - Our Other Blogs pt. 2
We have two sub-blogs devoted to the spreading of origami cranes throughout this here planet:
Number One: The Crane Project, a blog who’s purpose is for readers to request a crane, and then for me to send it to them. Want a crane? http://craneblog.tumblr.com/
Number Two: I Found a Crane - I (and friends of mine/devoted followers of O.R.A.K., bless their lovely loveliness) have been...
How Is Your Day Going? - Our Other Blogs pt. 3
A blog that is open to hearing about how your day, your week, your month or your life is going at any given time or place.
Just need to say something? Get it out there in the open? Say it somewhere where you know others will hear it (well, read it)? Then this is your one-stop place to say it.
http://howisyourday.tumblr.com/
thefruitywalrus asked: Most people just don't hold doors, help the needy, or even say "Thank you" or at least nod.
It sickens me how loathsome people in today's society can be. Does it bother you? Do you think TRUE chivalry is dying?
It sickens me how loathsome people in today's society can be. Does it bother you? Do you think TRUE chivalry is dying?
Anonymous asked: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VYZQbZ1jK58
chasinrainbows asked: This is a Hawaiian parable that I just posted on my blog from a book I'm reading called, Half the Sky: Turning Oppression into Opportunity for Women Worldwide. Should help the naysayers
a man goes out on the beach and sees that it is covered with starfish that have washed up in the tide. a little boy is walking along, picking them up and throwing them back into the water. ...
a man goes out on the beach and sees that it is covered with starfish that have washed up in the tide. a little boy is walking along, picking them up and throwing them back into the water. ...
Tuesday! We have nothing against being recommended...
lionslife-deactivated20110527 asked: My church petitioned to have a Random Acts of Kindness day in my city, Guelph, Ontario. It was to honour someone from our church that took his own life. I never knew him. But his acts of kindness will never be forgotten.
WatchThis does not have a terribly amount to do with O.R.A.K., but it is my first official film school film completed in my first semester!
I give you, Love and Zombies.
mannysavesyoursoul asked: I agree, just because we each have our own beliefs doesn't mean that we can't come together for a common good.
theabsurditiesoflife asked: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7S5usRgY720
I find this absurdly inspiring. I hope others do, too.
I find this absurdly inspiring. I hope others do, too.
restingmybones-deactivated20110 asked: So many times you hear about people saying what's the point of committing your life to making the world a better place. I know I'm just one person and everyday you learn of more situations where perpetual pain seems to be inevitable. This blog reminds me of why so many people are committed to making a difference. That just because you might not be able to change THE world doesn't...
quartkneej asked: Last year my uncle came to visit my mom and I for Thanksgiving. While my mom was at work, my uncle took me to eat at Waffle House. When we walked in it was packed. There was one seat left at the bar and off the to right was an older man sitting by himself in the booth.
Instead of making us wait until someone else was done, the man got up and told us we could have the booth while he moved to...
Instead of making us wait until someone else was done, the man got up and told us we could have the booth while he moved to...
deannabobanna asked: FREE HUGS! I never noticed how many people instantly smile after receiving a free hug. Its not much, but who doesn't want to smile? I've made it a habit to frequently give out "Free Hugs".. Everyone should try it once in a while :)
devendras-mistress-deactivated2 asked: My random act of kindness is saving a 15 year old girl's life. Please help me spread the message!
Dear Friends,
Here is an opportunity to convert our love in action. An opportunity for the Heart2Heart connection.
I received a call from my Uncle in India regarding a 15 year girl Pruthvi, who is diagnosed with heart disease. Two of her...
Dear Friends,
Here is an opportunity to convert our love in action. An opportunity for the Heart2Heart connection.
I received a call from my Uncle in India regarding a 15 year girl Pruthvi, who is diagnosed with heart disease. Two of her...
Anonymous asked: I have a form of untreated depression that ultimately consumes a lot of who I am as the day goes on. I've often felt that there is nothing left for me, even at the young age I am at.
However, I've realized that there is something that can help me to fight the depression, and that is simply loving and serving others. I've realized that there is only one of me and...
However, I've realized that there is something that can help me to fight the depression, and that is simply loving and serving others. I've realized that there is only one of me and...
“Love is the new drug, Love is the new weapon, and Love is the new war. Make it...”
– our random acts of kindness
loyalasadog asked: Among other things I try to do, I want to be proof that chivalry is not dead. I hold doors open for others. Not just ladies, but fellas as well. Especially if there's a large group behind me (large being two or more). If I'm traveling with my usual posse, I almost always lead the way until we get to a door, and then I hold it open.
What bothers me is when people look at me...
What bothers me is when people look at me...
soundsofsolace asked: :3 So, this is sort of a happy moment for me.
Couple of things to report, oh Jimmy-one:
My friends and I have started leaving thank you notes written on napkins every time we go into a restaurant. Because of this, another friend, who WORKS at a restaraunt, has started slipping notes on napkins into take out bags. :)
Also: I FOUND HEART-SHAPED STICKY NOTES!
You have no...
Couple of things to report, oh Jimmy-one:
My friends and I have started leaving thank you notes written on napkins every time we go into a restaurant. Because of this, another friend, who WORKS at a restaraunt, has started slipping notes on napkins into take out bags. :)
Also: I FOUND HEART-SHAPED STICKY NOTES!
You have no...
allalittlemad-deactivated201110 asked: Whenever I buy things, I save the change.
And eventually that change builds up.
One day I picked out all the pennies.
And I walked around town, placing them heads-up everywhere.
On driveways, sidewalks, shelves.
I hope people found them. And I hope it gave them just a little extra luck that day...
And eventually that change builds up.
One day I picked out all the pennies.
And I walked around town, placing them heads-up everywhere.
On driveways, sidewalks, shelves.
I hope people found them. And I hope it gave them just a little extra luck that day...
du-draumr-argetlam asked: So, I decided to take part in the November Project...not exactly to record myself being kind, but just because I wanted to. And so on November 30, the last day of November, I was walking to my car in the morning to go to school, when this woman asks me if I was by any chance driving to the train station. She said she just woke up and needed to be at her daughter-in-law's house to babysit...
letoilefilante asked: Hi! I love your idea, and your inspiration and motivation to keep it going. I just read the Starbucks story, and it gave me an idea I think would be great for this!
Perhaps you could encourage people to give random strangers holiday presents, and inside, have a note that says somewhere along the lines of, "The only present you could give me back, is to do this same random act...
Perhaps you could encourage people to give random strangers holiday presents, and inside, have a note that says somewhere along the lines of, "The only present you could give me back, is to do this same random act...
Anonymous asked: do you not post every question/story that people send you?
mamamamorgan asked: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k8p42y0K-XQ
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meganxcaseyx asked: I have posted some stories I have seen of acts of kindness that have inspired me in the past. I am curious, what acts of kindness have you had the pleasure of observing?
kaipage asked: Not a question or a story, I just want to say this:
When you love someone, tell them. Because no-one deserves to go through life not knowing they're loved.
When you love someone, tell them. Because no-one deserves to go through life not knowing they're loved.
fuckthisurlcrap-deactivated2011 asked: HIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII :D Just was browsing the interwebz and fell onto your Tumblr by accident. HOWEVER, i'm really excited to see somebody pushing this movement with so much passion :) Random acts of kindness are extremely important in every individuals life.
Giving a sad girl a flower you've just picked, could be the differnce between her making a terrible...
Giving a sad girl a flower you've just picked, could be the differnce between her making a terrible...
Anonymous asked: There was this one day in particular where an event had encouraged me to search the keyword 'Suicide' on Tumblr. So whatever posts that had the word 'Suicide' in it, would come up. This was maybe about four months ago, but there were two people that had caught my attention. I briefly scanned their blog, just to get to know them a little more. And so I just hit the ASK...
Can You Feel the Love Tonight? (Christmas Style!)... →
The O.R.A.K. December Newsletter
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
I present to you the O.R.A.K. December Newsletter, chock-full of projects and events and videos that are just waiting to be delved into and spread round the world. Let’s get to it!
Firstly, O.R.A.K. T-SHIRTS ARE HERE! We’ve finally received a fair number of T-Shirts so we are now officially in stock. When you order a shirt before Christmas, 40% of the money is...
gapshap asked: Sawasdee!! they say it in Thailand.'Hello',Welcome' and 'Have a nice day!' all wrapped up in one word.The power of words fluxes manifolds when comes from the bottom of heart as i found.
Passed by this blog before going to bed and it was worth a halt.I felt a quick connect with what i saw here,those words have great power to heal and just thought of sharing it and...
Passed by this blog before going to bed and it was worth a halt.I felt a quick connect with what i saw here,those words have great power to heal and just thought of sharing it and...
