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“Little things seem nothing, but they give peace, like those meadow flowers which individually seem odorless but all together perfume the air.”

Offer to drive someone to the airport to see them off on their travels.

Today, I will find peace in life’s little moments.

“There are two ways of spreading light: to be the candle or the mirror that reflects it.”

Learn about endangered species and donate to support their protection.

Today, I will shine light or reflect it wherever I go.

“What this world needs is a new kind of army—the army of the kind.”

Be mindful and share the road respectfully with bicyclists and pedestrians.

Today, I will be a soldier of kindness in a world that needs healing.

“You’re like a song that i heard when i was a little kid but forgot i knew until i heard it again.”

Make a playlist of songs that remind you of someone special and share it with them, explaining why each song is meaningful.

Today, I will be a warm reminder of love and comfort to someone.

“Courtesies of a small and trivial character are the ones which strike deepest in the grateful and appreciating heart.”

Call or check in with a loved one daily. If living together, ask how they’re doing and if they need help.

Today, I will offer small courtesies that can leave a deep impact.

“I feel that the greatest reward for doing is the opportunity to do more.”

Surprise a friend with a gift they really need or want.

Today, I welcome the opportunity to serve more through my actions.

“When you carry out acts of kindness you get a wonderful feeling inside. It is as though something inside your body responds and says, yes, this is how I ought to feel.”

Visit a hospitalized colleague and bring a balloon or small gift to brighten their day.

Today, I will embrace the joy that comes from being kind.

“Behold the turtle. He makes progress only when he sticks his neck out.”

Comfort a stranger in distress with words of hope. Sometimes that’s exactly what they need.

Today, I will take bold steps toward growth, even when it feels risky.

“Find a need and fill it.”

Take a moment to return a lost item to its owner.

Today, I will seek out needs and meet them with compassion.

“We are here to add what we can to life, not to get what we can from it.”

Volunteer a week of your time to a cause you care about—the possibilities to help are endless.

Today, I give more than I take.

“Kindness is the golden chain by which society is bound together.”

Bake extra cookies to share at work or send with your child as a treat for their teacher.

Today, I will choose kindness in every interaction.

“Friends are the most important ingredient in this recipe of life.”

Don’t wait—tell someone important in your life how much they mean to you. Life is unpredictable.

Today, I will cherish my friendships and nurture them with love.

“Nobody who is somebody looks down on anybody.”

Avoid jumping to conclusions and give others the benefit of the doubt. Everyone knows what it feels like to be misunderstood.

Today, I honor the worth in everyone I meet.

“Live today the way you want to be remembered tomorrow.”

Register as a bone marrow donor—you might save a life someday.

Today, I will live in a way that echoes the legacy I want to leave behind.

“To forgive is to set a prisoner free and discover that the prisoner was you.”

Forgive yourself for past mistakes. You are not defined by your errors but by your growth beyond them.

Today, I free myself by choosing forgiveness.

“I feel that there is nothing more truly artistic than to love people.”

Think creatively about ways to be kind today—like using an unlimited metro card to help someone get on the train.

Today, I choose to love others with the same passion an artist pours into their work.