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“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.

“In order to carry a positive action we must develop here a positive vision.”

Write uplifting notes on Post-Its and leave them in unexpected places like bathroom mirrors, gym lockers, or library books.

Today, I create a positive vision that leads to powerful action.

“Anything’s possible if you’ve got enough nerve.”

Mend a feud with a neighbor by surprising them with flowers.

Today, I believe in the impossible, because courage makes it real.

“One cool judgment is worth a thousand hasty counsels.”

Remain polite and calm even when situations are frustrating or difficult.

Today, I lead with calm wisdom, not rushed decisions.

“There is not one blade of grass, there is no color in this world that is not intended to make us rejoice.”

Gather friends to plant a flower garden that beautifies your neighborhood for everyone to enjoy.

Today, I find joy in every detail nature has painted for me.

“Encouragement is the fuel on which hope runs.”

Cheer for your teammates to remind everyone of their importance and boost morale.

Today, I fuel hope in others with genuine encouragement.

“As we work to create light for others, we naturally light our own way.”

Help your neighbor by wheeling out their trash can for pickup.

Today, I shine my light to help others and brighten my own path.

“Thousands have lived without love, not one without water.”

Drink plenty of water to stay healthy, energized, and kind to yourself and others.

Today, I honor life’s essentials and cherish what truly sustains me.

“What lies behind you and what lies in front of you, pales in comparison to what lies inside of you.”

Reach out to someone shy and invite them to join your group. You might find more in common than you expect.

Today, I trust the strength that lives within me.

“Coming together is a beginning; keeping together is progress; working together is success.”

Invite a coworker to join a group outing to foster inclusiveness.

Today, I commit to growing with others, not just starting with them.