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The Random Acts of Kindness Working Group is interested in promoting positive change in the world through direct, positive actions. | The Random Acts of Kindness Working Group is interested in promoting positive change in the world through direct, positive actions. | ||
In promoting a spirit of giving, we | In promoting a spirit of giving, we aim to directly embody the type of good we hope to see in our world. We directly oppose the greed-centered, closed-minded perspective that so often dominates our predatory, unbalanced socio-economic and political system. We believe that gestures of human kindness can exist as moments to rehumanize and reconnect with the many individuals who make up the 99%. | ||
As Occupy Boston's[http://wiki.occupyboston.org/wiki/Declaration_of_Occupation Declaration of Occupation] states, "Our goal is a society that prioritizes the needs of all before the profits of the few." <span style="font-size: 18px; font-weight: bold" class="Apple-style-span"></span> | |||
<span style="font-size: 18px; font-weight: bold" class="Apple-style-span">Getting Involved</span> | <span style="font-size: 18px; font-weight: bold" class="Apple-style-span">Getting Involved</span> | ||
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*'''Brainstorm creative, kind actions! '''Some of our potential ideas include handing out free equal exchange coffee, cleaning the South Station restrooms, and organizing kindness flash-mobs. Do you have any [[Ideas for creative action]]? | *'''Brainstorm creative, kind actions! '''Some of our potential ideas include handing out free equal exchange coffee, cleaning the South Station restrooms, and organizing kindness flash-mobs. Do you have any [[Ideas for creative action]]? | ||
*'''Participate in a formal action. '''Since we're brand new, we don't have any completed examples yet. But stay tuned, join in. it should be a lot of fun! | *'''Participate in a formal action. '''Since we're brand new, we don't have any completed examples yet. But stay tuned, join in. it should be a lot of fun! | ||
*'''Be Nice. It's that simple. '''As banks and massive corporate interests dehumanize us, we can work hard to rehumanize each other. Even a little smile | *'''Be Nice. It's that simple. '''As banks and massive corporate interests dehumanize us, we can work hard to rehumanize each other in our every day interactions. Even a little smile can go a long way. | ||
Revision as of 16:08, 6 December 2011
Our Purpose
The Random Acts of Kindness Working Group is interested in promoting positive change in the world through direct, positive actions.
In promoting a spirit of giving, we aim to directly embody the type of good we hope to see in our world. We directly oppose the greed-centered, closed-minded perspective that so often dominates our predatory, unbalanced socio-economic and political system. We believe that gestures of human kindness can exist as moments to rehumanize and reconnect with the many individuals who make up the 99%.
As Occupy Boston's Declaration of Occupation states, "Our goal is a society that prioritizes the needs of all before the profits of the few."
Getting Involved
- Come to a meeting! -- We just started out, and we'd love to work with you. Our next meeting is Wednesday, December 7 at 8 p.m.
- Brainstorm creative, kind actions! Some of our potential ideas include handing out free equal exchange coffee, cleaning the South Station restrooms, and organizing kindness flash-mobs. Do you have any Ideas for creative action?
- Participate in a formal action. Since we're brand new, we don't have any completed examples yet. But stay tuned, join in. it should be a lot of fun!
- Be Nice. It's that simple. As banks and massive corporate interests dehumanize us, we can work hard to rehumanize each other in our every day interactions. Even a little smile can go a long way.
Contact
- Twitter: @Occupy_Kindness