Inspired by Timber Hawkeye’s Buddhist Boot Camp, I’ve been doing more RAKs (random acts of kindness) lately. Small things, like letting someone get on the train before you, helping ladies with prams, giving up a seat for an elderly passenger.

At work, I went above and beyond helping younger members of my team grow while dealing with the big changes in the company. At home, I am working on being kinder to my family —Timber gives fantastic advice on this — treat every person you meet as if they are Buddha. Or as if they are to die today. Thinking this way reframes your perspective. 

As I approach 40s, I deal with more death around me. Lovely elderly neighbour died a couple of weeks ago. Several friends or people I know have now either successfully overcome or succumbed to cancer. RAKs are even more important when dealing with someone in a serious life situation such as cancer. I’ve had to choose a gift for a friend who survived breast cancer recently. I gave her a pot of little lively purple violets which she loved. So glad she is much better now!

Pay it forward, nomads. Be kind.