Random acts of kindness
To travel around the world and ask people, "If you could do one random act of kindness for anybody else in the world, what would it be?" I would then travel and fulfill this random act of kindness to another stranger and continue the cycle.
The powerful message coined by peace activist Anne Herbert, "Practice random kindness and senseless acts of beauty," has spread like wildfire across America and the World, and has inspired movies such as Pay it Forward, Amelie, and even the "Free Hugs Campaign" on YouTube.
In this individualistic and self-centered world, people have become suspicious of one another and have become turned-off by the idea of helping one another for no personal or material gain. Furthermore, people don't believe that they can make a difference or an impact in this world as they have been disillusioned by the idea that their one vote in an election or donation of a dollar can make any difference. They believe that they have to either find a cure to a disease or donate a million dollars to change the world. However, one little act of kindness can change the world by spreading love to the lives of others, which can multiply and spread almost infinitely.
My dream photo assignment would be to travel the world and ask strangers: "If you could do one random act of kindness for anybody else in the world, what would it be?" I would then take a picture of the person and then travel to a random spot on the globe and do that act of kindness for another random stranger. I would show that stranger a picture of the initial stranger and then do a random act of kindness for him or her. To show proof of that random act of kindness being fulfilled, I would take a picture of it. After doing so, I would then ask that person what act of random kindness he or she would like to spread to another stranger. I would then continue this cycle until I have exhausted my funds and resources and open up a gallery to show and explain this concept.
The gallery would have the pictures of all the strangers and their random act of kindness printed on the walls as well as the photographic proof. The gallery would have all the pictures lined up, encircling the gallery, and ultimately making a "circle chain" to show how people from all different walks of life who are total strangers have affected another's life through a simple and random act of kindness. Hopefully, this gallery could help inspire people to do these little small acts of kindness to one another and change the world one person at a time.
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love it :)
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the magic of random acts of kindness-though small, one simple act can unleash a chain of beauty and change.and you dear sir, play the role of both record and action--not only will you inspire others through photos,but also through your selfless acts.thank you eric for embarking on this mission.
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i admire you for your creativity and selflessness. altruism is definitely something we need more of especially during these times of hardship taking place worldwide. this dream that originates from "love" for others, has sincerely touched my heart (:
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It only takes one person to create inspiration that reaches out and touches others that might also inspire others as well. With a message so great and important as this one, I wish you the best of luck my friend. Just know you already inspired one with your message.
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repeat the cycle.
your photos speak multitudes
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inspiring- truly.
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only takes one to lead others into making this world a better place
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Random act of kindness right there, gave you a pic. Good luck Eric, I know you'll do us proud.
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Wowww Eric... You always surprise me. That's the BEST idea I ever heard. I would come with you mannn hahaha! I hope you win this BTW I'm coming to agnes again even if its far!! I miss you guys! I SERIOUSLY HOPE YOU GET TO DO THIS!!!
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thank grace for my vote
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good luck!
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one question. how are you going to capture these on camera is something to consider i think?
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what a beautiful, inspiring and brilliant idea! TAKE ME WITH YOU!! =)
Good Luck! No matter what happens, keep doing your thing! You're a great photographer!
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Thank you everyone so far for the PIC's! It really means the world to me. Keep spreading those random acts of kindness too! :)
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You got this.
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good luck! (;
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This is such a great idea Eric. Plus, knowing what great photographs you take, I'm pretty excited to see the gallery at the end of all this =]
Good luck!
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I have faith in you! :)
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<3
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best of luck eric!
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Good luck, Eric! :)
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K I signed up to support you! Good luck! Hope you win :)
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take me with you
i'll do the acts, you can take the picture
=D
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good luck eric! :)
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Awesome idea!
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Good Luck Eric!! This is LaWanda. :O)
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Best of luck Erick! :)
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And the winner, Eric! We all hope.
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good luck buddy
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GO GO GOOOOOOO.
good luck. i hope you winnnn. :D
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and and and...
i forgot to say that i really admire you for doing this. your entry was seriously so nice and beautiful.
: )
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kindness isn't around us anymore, i really hope that with this project, you will be able to revive it. it is truly inspiring and i hope that one day you will be able to show that world that kindness is within each one of us, we just have to dig deep in our hears to find it once again!!
good luck
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this is awesome! good luck man!
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bowman supports this endeavor
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awesome.
touching.
inspiring.
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i dont know you but i know terry from high school and i just read your dream assignment and it's definitely noble of you to take on the challenge in that way. i that hope you win and make a difference in the world, if not the world at least to one person.
one love.
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carpe diem.
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good luck eric!
-belinda
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You have just inspired me to continue doing the little things I often consider small contributions and often too insignificant to create any change!
I wish you the best in this contest and this journey! Thank you for this random act of kindness!
:)
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pic'd
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cool, i also want to show that. i want to help others by bringing awareness and unity for non-profits worldwide: http://www.nameyourdreamassignment.com/the-ideas/jenmay/unity-through-community/
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Love the idea, Eric, you the man for the job, you have my vote.
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That's ingenious! I hope you get picked so I can visit the gallery!!
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sorry it took a while to figure out how to do this...
best of luck eric and i truly hope that one day the world can see its beauty through your eyes.
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this is so very awesome!!
best of luck!! :)
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go eric. nice idea. could even be a movie plot
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:)
gd'luck, eric.
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gogo errrric oppa:D
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GOODLUCK =)
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eric, this is a beautiful thing that you are determined to do.
i hope your dreams can be fulfilled & i wish you the best of luck!
i am very impressed and proud of you.
with love, heidi chung
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good luck! c:
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I like your idea!
Will you vote for me? Let's do this and see how it turns out. Let's help each other!
Good luck!
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Great idea Eric. I hope your dream comes true.
Alan Young
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Eric, hope you win. Although we might not see each other for a while this is a great oppurtunity for you to showcase your pictures to the world. I really hope that you win and get the 50,000 dollars cause this is huge. Again hope you win.
-Kevin
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this is awesome. i'll do what i can to spread the word. good luck eric.
-ben
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Wow Eric :)
This IS inspiring...
Best of luck!!
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Brilliant. I don't even know you, but you have my vote.
cheers, Mark
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<3
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Good Luck man
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