karma game/service is pleasure

[mer]

post in this thread to take part in a karma game.

by posting here you are agreeing to do a random and anonymous act of kindness to/for a stranger. don't tell us what you did, it'll just lead to pride and competition which defeats the purpose of the exercise. the reward is the feeling that you've made somebody's life better. if enough people play perhaps we will affect a positive energy that is more than the sum of the good acts we create.

i'll start off the love inertia with a rep hit for everybody who agrees to play. this doesn't count as my act of kindness, it's just a little something i can do to make the game more enticing and hopefully draw more people in to play.

hopefully in the act of secretly doing something nice we will enjoy the thrill of the game. perhaps many of us who play will enjoy it enough to make a lifestyle out of service. love is it's own reward, unlock your heart, enjoy your bliss.

be a gift that your parents gave to the world.

[stackerson]

right on mer...good to see somebody else like to live positive and bring the good vibes to others. count me in. its not like i need to play the game to do something nice for others...i try to bless up the world on a regular basis. stay up and be love. bless

[jr23]

No prob Mermonky I am In!!! This is a great Idea I love to help peeps. Remember some peeps wont ask for help I am kinda like that. But just help out anyway! I am a good help giver I just don't take very well and sometimes need it!

[kebira]

Been on the recieving end of random kindness.My first was a stranger who paid my tab for a multiple lb coffee buy (yirgacheffe..yummy!) . It was no cheap deal,and it was sweet, but was odd in that she saw money as the currency of kindness. And I proceeded from that point to do unto others in non-dollar means. Little things will matter to someone expecting nothing. Snowblowing neighbors out after big blows always gets a smile.And here in the notheast, I get a lot of smiles.

Go placidly amid the noise and haste and remember what peace there may be in silence...

Kevin

[JHog]

I'm in...
Was on the receiving end for a while as well, but am getting back to the giving part...

Nice Thread BTW :)

[blackstoneglass]

Im in.Random acts of kindness rock

[jethro]

Great idea. But arent we all playing this game every day anyway, weather we know it or not?

[blackstoneglass]

^yes^

[Arik]

RIGHT ON TIME! Mer, you have a great soul....

you know I'm down....

it doesn't have to be random......it could be intentful acts of kindness...

[somewhere]

Ok but I'm only doin it for the rep points.


HaHa of course I'm only joking! I would find it more interesting if everyone posted there good deeds but maybe that takes away from the spirit of a selfless act.

[somewhere]

I can't make up my mind how to say this with out being a jerk. I tried to express it with sarcasm but I think it could be lost. If your giving rep for a selfless act of kindness then it really defeats the purpose.


Seriously I'm game but if your motivated by rep then well ....It's lost

[lucidvisions]

We're all in! I love the fact that you never know how it will come about, but its about recognizing the situation when it presents itself and doing the right thing. I also love the fact that it ALWAYS comes back to you when you least expect it and when it is most needed. Karma rocks! Good luck to all in recognizing those situations when they happen.

Josh and Lance

[mer]

I can't make up my mind how to say this with out being a jerk. I tried to express it with sarcasm but I think it could be lost. If your giving rep for a selfless act of kindness then it really defeats the purpose.


Seriously I'm game but if your motivated by rep then well ....It's lost

you're welcome to disagree and the game isn't mandatory or anything. i'm motivated by the effect that this experiment could have on the world around us. i don't feel like adding incentive undermines the smile on the recipients face when they find that some kindness has been done them.

"do what thou wilt shall be the whole of the law
love is the law, love under will"

[somewhere]

Well said. Two positives should never make a negative.

[brettodie]

random acts of kindness and senseless acts of beauty are a way of life that has wonderful concequences for us all. im in. peace brett

[garrick]

im down. i always try to help people out when i can anyway.

[flamebob]

Count me in. I've survived on kindness for the better part of two years now. Anything I can do to make someones life a little better would be a awesome.

[seadal]

Im in. I help out where I can.

[WORLD FAMOUS]

LE has Random Acts of Kindness (ROaK).

When I have a surplus of short color rods or scrap dichro, and someone makes a comment about needing more materials or their equipment getting stolen, I usually look 'em up on the ROaK and if they listed addy info, I'll anonymously send them some extra supplies or tools. Too bad we don't have that here too...

[Lurch]

I'm in! I've already done stuff like this for awhile. At the high school I went to, we were challenged everyday to do random acts of kindness and it rubbed off on me. It makes me feel good to know that I've made someones day, or made their life easier a bit. This world is a harsh place, but it's really nice to know there is still good out there!

[Mecha]

I'm game.

[Jones Art Glass]

Im in Fo Sho! Nice warm fuzzy feelings for all!

[nickglassdood]

im gonna go wash someone's feet

[krisdaka]

I'm all about helping strangers, sometimes I prolly help when it's not needed. oops!

[PyroChixRock]

LE has Random Acts of Kindness (ROaK).

When I have a surplus of short color rods or scrap dichro, and someone makes a comment about needing more materials or their equipment getting stolen, I usually look 'em up on the ROaK and if they listed addy info, I'll anonymously send them some extra supplies or tools. Too bad we don't have that here too...

I was just thinking about the ROAGK over there. I would love to do something like that here as long as it doesn't offend anyone.

[Meerkat]

I'll gurantee mermonkey a reach around, does that count ?

:)

[cc_bob]

Great idea!! This is just like watching Earl, it always makes me feel happy:bouncy:.
Count me in! I know several people who could really use some kindness right now.

"Look within-side yourself, for peace
Give thanks, live life and release" - Flavor Flav

[Glass Pyro]

Word. We get by with a little help from our friends.

[Sea Monkey]

Great idea mer, it always feels good to do the right thing, and help others out. count me in.

[jjglass]

I'm in, actually just did a random act of kindness yesterday. Got to love Karma baby!

[indicablue_]

i'm in, i am sure there are many ways i can try to make my community better through RAoK

[Breed]

i'm in. i don't personally believe in karma, but kindness does always seem to find its way around eventually.

[Mac Maestro]

I try to live my life in a karmic way. Cool game, but I don't think I can muster it this week. I'm a bit shook up and freaked out. Maybe next week...

[Mac Maestro]

^^^Sorry to be such a downer. But here's what I have to add.

If you know someone who is elderly or lonely, especially if both, please take a moment to show them some kindness. Even a small gesture means so much to them and everyone needs a little love now and again.

[SouthernFume]

hey i'm game also. don't care too much for the rep. thx though.

[3 rip min]

doing something nice for someone can give you the best feeling in the world..

[HaulAss]

I'm in, for a second I thought I ain't got shit to give anyone right now but maestro gave me an idea..


peace

[Kool]

Oh, for Christ sake. Now I'm gonna have to shoot some people just to balance out all the love and good vibes you guys are giving off.

But after I get that taken care of, I'm in.

[kbinkster]

Kindness can be expressed in so many ways.

[melter skelter]

word ... kindness is magic

[CripSkillz]

I do this stuff already my self, and something good is always happening to me, As long as your happy and can make someone else happy your doin good.,.

[mer]

word up y'all!

you guys are awesome. i knew there were tons of kind people here. if you look at the timestamp on my first post you can see that i was having a good night :chilling: and i just wanted to bump the love up. of course you guys don't need to be challenged in order to be kind, you're all karmic ambassadors. :)


still, this thread makes me feel good about the community we have. we're not going to change the world, we already have.

[Glass Pyro]

"I don't want to change the world, and I don't want the world to change me."

Ozzy

[Ruskin Designs]

This is a great idea. I usually look up people on LE and send them things - just because.

[MUPH]

Great Idea, i'm in. I'm glad to see so many people already posting on here. Im definitely in support of a RAOK section on the site.

[jdels]

"Do a good deed daily" is one of those mantras from boyscouts that has always stuck with me. Even something as simple as holding a door for an elderly person can make a nice difference. Plus it sets a good example for my children.

[Red Raven]

Someone said "don't we do this every day anyway"?
Its a good thought.
I am always amazed at the world we live in. Its trust based and for the most part it works. However, the little things that people do used to be thought of as simply being polite. I guess we all have to work harder at what kind really means.

[sertaiz]

definitely down, karma can never hurt

[Loïc]

Im Full Of Love !!!
Karma for all , Smile on faces !

[MUPH]

Good to see this thread still going strong

[Icarus]

I'm in. Great idea. However, you just made me think of the other game, so i just lost.

[nafglass]

Hey Mer! Great thread! I try to live this way every day but a reminder is always helpful. Sometimes we get so tied up in our own affairs that it's easy to lose sight of the bigger picture.

[Dirty]

sounds great, I'll play. learned my karma lessons early so I always join in these type of group energy efforts:bamf:

[buzz]

I'm in this is great ! I'm trying to help a few lost souls with positive energy. I hope they respond and help them selves or this world will be short a few good peps.
Fred

[jjglass]

^^^Sorry to be such a downer. But here's what I have to add.

If you know someone who is elderly or lonely, especially if both, please take a moment to show them some kindness. Even a small gesture means so much to them and everyone needs a little love now and again.

Thanks for this Maestro, it struck a chord with me. I've got an idea around this...

I would also request folks share some love with fire fighters and other emergency personnel, especially with 9/11 coming up. I was lucky and got out of Tower 1 early, but watched a lot of brave folks (who don't get paid nearly enough) die for one another and people they didn't know. I don't know about Karma, but there was a lot of love.