It’s the simple things that usually make all the difference in the world.
Jonathan Przybyl and his classmates in a spirituality class at Vancouver Island University intend to spread goodwill during the coming week by leaving positive messages on car windshields, carrying groceries or holding umbrellas on rainy days.
The students hope that the positive energy will spread as more people perform random acts of kindness, said Przybyl.
“Hopefully, we can start making a shift,” Przybyl said. “Hopefully, they can do something for someone else.”
Performing random acts of kindness is an annual project in Les Malbon’s fourth-year Health of the Human Spirit class. Students last year gave out free hugs, which might be on the list this year as well.
Thirty students in the class will divide up into groups of five. The class is part of the physical education degree program requirements and is an elective for nursing students.
During class, students sit in a circle and discuss religious topics, often from their own experiences. Guest speakers also offer information and insight.
Przybyl said the class provides a different perspective on learning and the subject matter.
“The class is definitely learning by experience,” he said. “It’s opening up my eyes.”
Przybyl’s group will have matching T-shirts and hit the streets this weekend.
“It’s going to be a great experience,” Przybyl said.
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