I have to admit that I have never understood the philosophy behind this thought. Part of the problem with our society today is that not enough people practice deliberate kindness, let alone random kindness. The reasons for acting randomly instead of deliberately must be lost on me. But that's probably fodder for another column. For now, I wanted to deal with the acts of beauty part.
Some people believe tree planting is senseless.
Others, especially after the December 12 windstorm, believe leaving trees is senseless. Nonetheless, a great many tree planting projects have been conducted under the guise of community beautification. However, focusing the benefits of trees so narrowly on beautification misses the big picture. Trees provide a myriad of economic and environmental benefits to our communities. Consider the tourism potential of big trees, shaded parks, and urban greenspaces.