It’s a Beautiful Day to Be Kind

World Kindness Day is observed internationally on the 13th of November. It is also a day that people have begun to honor Fred Rogers, the world’s friendliest neighbor. Fred was affectionately known and loved by the world around as “Mister Rogers” which was a character he played on the TV show called Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood.  You can be someone’s Mister Rogers today. Here are some ideas on how to be neighborly in your community. Use #SpreadKindness to show us how you’re living out Fred’s legacy.

Fred Rogers was affectionately known and loved by the world around as “Mister Rogers” which was a character he played on the TV show called Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood.  

“In appreciating our neighbor, we’re participating in something truly sacred.” – Mister Rogers

Fred Roger’s faith was real, he was one of the most influential Christians in the 20^th century. He shared Gospel principles with millions of children and adults year after year. He patterned his life after Jesus who often used stories to teach instead of sermons.

In Fred’s personal life, his love for Jesus was demonstrated through his ability to see the child living inside everyone. In “A BEAUTIFUL DAY IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD” Fred makes his friend Lloyd feel accepted and cared for as he intently listens each time they speak. Fred is so caring that he sees the hurt dwelling just below the surface of his emotions and dares to respond with love and concern. Fred accepts Lloyd as a child of God.  

Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.” Matthew 19:14

This movie reminds us we all need to be aware of the power of love and Fred’s memorable saying, “Won’t you be my neighbor?” It reminds us of what Mark 12:31 says, “Love your neighbor as yourself.”

It’s a Beautiful Day to Be Kind

You can be someone’s Mister Rogers today. Here are some ideas on how to be neighborly in your community. Use #SpreadKindness to show us how you’re living out Fred’s legacy.

• Join the Mister Rogers’ Helpers group on Facebook
• Write a thank-you note to the people in your life who have loved you into being.
• Complete random acts of kindness in your community. Possible ideas: leave encouraging notes for others to find, post a positive review for a company, befriend someone new.
• Offer someone a genuine compliment today.
• Volunteer with a local nonprofit and give back to your neighborhood.
• Coordinate a donation bin for people in need.
• Check your road rage at the car door and practice being neighborly on the road.
• Visit with the elderly at a nearby retirement home.
• Participate in a neighborhood clean-up to inspire others to care for the environment.
• Is someone moving into your neighborhood? Greet them with a knock on the door and perhaps a small housewarming gift.
• Make an anonymous donation to a charity of your choice.
• Host a neighborhood gathering (like a dinner party) to bless your immediate community.