It’s been one heck of a week in America.
Since last week’s inauguration, marches, protests, vandalism, and dissention have filled the hearts, minds, and news feeds of the globe. And, I don’t know about you, but I could use a break from it.
How about a little positivity? A little bit of optimism and love for your fellow man and woman? A little bit of free silver?
February 12th-18th is Random Acts of Kindness week, and Friday, February 17th is National Random Acts of Kindness Day. It’s pretty self-explanatory, but the goal during those few days is to pay special attention to those around you while going about your daily activities. Put forth a little extra effort to notice people around you and how you could brighten their day with a simple gesture
In 2017, technology abounds. Everywhere we go, there is wifi. We have phones, tablets, laptops, headphones, and electronic book readers to make sure we never actually have to interact with the people in our proximity (unless our battery dies). We don’t see the people who could use a smile or a pat on the back. We miss opportunities to make our world better. I’m all for peaceful protesting, but how much could we fix by just being decent and attentive human beings, each day?
So, this year, I want to challenge you to participate in National Random Acts of Kindness Day. What’s the golden rule? Treat others as you would like to be treated. A person with a heart of gold is someone who is compassionate and kind. The silver lining is a positive side of a negative situation. A silver bullet is a cure-all for a seemingly insurmountable problem. It’s evident we associate goodness with precious metals. So, as fans of bullion, let’s translate that positivity to the way we interact with the world around us.
We’ll start. How about we give away some silver? Comment below to let me know how you plan to recognize National Random Acts of Kindness Day. Do you have a coworker who could use some encouragement? Perhaps you have an estranged family member who needs a phone call. You could pay for the car’s order behind you in the drive thru line. Personally, I’m signing up for the Big Sister program, and I’m going to work on putting my phone away more often and engaging in meaningful conversations with those around me. Here are some more simple ideas that can have a radical change on your community.
From the comments, one lucky Samaritan will be chosen at random to receive a 2017 1 oz American Silver Eagle. I went through all of Provident’s silver bullion, and I decided I like the ASE for this prize. Lady Liberty holds the laurel branches of hope. She’s moving towards the rising sun in America. It’s a new day, and there is good to come. The winner will be announced on Friday, February 17th. If you want to start being kind now, you can share this post with your friends so they have a chance to win, too. 
This week, the 2015 1 oz American Silver Eagle is on sale. The classic design is a must for ever silver stacker portfolio. And, if you haven’t entered yet, check out another great way to win silver- our Super Bowl Giveaway!
-J
