The Daily Kindness Digest #339
Kindness Quote
“Happiness is not something that you get in life. Happiness is something you bring to life!”
Dr Wayne Dyer
Act of Kindness
Pull up an old picture with and old friend and send it to them What a great way to put a smile on their face. Who doesn’t like a good throwback?
Positive Affirmation
Today I will remember to breathe! Inhale and exhale is all I have to do to find my peace of mind.
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The Daily Kindness Digest #338
Kindness Quote
“Treat everyone with respect and kindness. Period. No exceptions.”
Kiana Tom
Act of Kindness
Try to add a dose of happiness to every conversation you have today. Be mindful of the words you say, how you say them and your body language. Each tell a story.
Positive Affirmation
Today is my chance to change the world! I have the ability to make an impact and and it’s time for action.
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The Kindness Flash #16
The Kindness Flash #16
This month's theme: TRUST - the firm belief that you can lean on someone or something without fear or doubt.
Everyday Kindness: When You Need To Trust - The Gift of Wisdom
Edited By Jewel Fries • Read More >>
Everyday Kindness: Trusting The Message of Kindness
After spending the weekend as an advisor at a leadership event, Andy received an Act of Kindness (AOK) card. Little did Andy know the difference it would make in his life when he trusted the message on that little card and made an important phone call.
Edited By Jewel Fries • Read More >>
Good News
Ryan Hamilton was on a rooftop near Wrigley Field on Saturday when he noticed a blind man trying to hail a cab for several minutes without success.
Article of the Month
Trust is the last thing we expect to solve problems at a workplace. In his story, Simon Cross shares the importance of trust within any group or team. And how saying three simple words, “I trust you” can make all the difference to a team accomplishing their goals.
Kindness Quote
~ Ernest Hemingway
Act of Kindness
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The Truth About Trust by David DeSteno
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The Daily Kindness Digest #337
Kindness Quote
“Rise up, start fresh, see the bright opportunity in each day.”
Anonymous
Act of Kindness
Pay a visit to a local old age home or perhaps make the drive to see an elderly relative. Quality time is a great way to make people feel loved, cherished and most importantly relevant!
Positive Affirmation
Today I am educated. I will make sure I have all the facts before jumping to conclusions.
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Everyday Kindness: Trusting The Message of Kindness
Andy Mizrahi
Oakhurst, USA
Trusting The Message of Kindness
Andy spent the weekend as an advisor at a leadership event. Orly Wahba, founder of Life Vest Inside, also happened to be an advisor there and as she is well known to do, at the end of the weekend gave an Act of Kindness (AOK) card to Andy. An AOK card has an act of kindness prompting the person to perform the act and then to go the next step and pass the card to someone else. They remind us that small things do make a big difference.
The AOK card Orly placed in Andy’s hand said, call your grandparents. Andy only had one grandparent left, his grandfather and he hadn’t heard from him in a while. He realized he really didn’t know how his grandfather was doing. Andy did know his parents had been coaxing his grandfather to get away over the winter and enjoy himself, but his grandfather had been tentative the last time Andy had heard anything.
After receiving the AOK card Andy decided to trust the message. It was time to give his grandfather a call. He discovered his grandfather was doing fantastic, having just returned from his third cruise that winter! That call allowed Andy to connect with his grandfather as they shared the good things in each other’s lives and were happy for each other.
To connect like that was awesome. I went on a kindness binge after that. Like a Netflix marathon.
As most people who find the kindness bug, Andy discovered some people were distrustful of his intentions. Reactions he received, ”Like why would you be nice to me? What do you want?" But that didn’t stop him as he “pounded through” the good deeds. Instead Andy’s response was short and sweet, “To do random acts of kindness, man.”
We wonder how many lives have been touched with kindness because Andy decided to trust the message on an AOK card and make that phone call.
- Edited by Jewel Fries
Everyday Kindness: When You Need To Trust - The Gift of Wisdom
Alina Negoita
UK
When You Need To Trust - The Gift of Wisdom
Before he passed away, Alina was given a wonderful gift by her dear friend and talented artist Jonathon. She shares his gift of wisdom with us, a gift many of us will do well to take to heart.
Be patient.
Focus on what you are really good at.
Work hard.
Don't take for granted the luxury of time.
Put your game face on and destroy obstacles.
Be selective.
Don't compromise.
Stay real.
Be a dream.
Express deeply.
Fear not.
As I pondered Jonathon’s eleven points I realized at their heart is trust. Trust timing, trust your skills and talents, trust your ability. Trust your plan. Trust yourself. Trust.
Alina also gifts her own gift of wisdom,
Please, never give up on your dreams.
Stand up for your beliefs.
What you plant now, you will harvest later.
It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop working on the art that is a mirror of yourself.
Remember your dreams
Remember your dreams
Remember your dreams
And again the echo of,
Trust… trust yourself…. trust, believe, remember.
- Edited by Jewel Fries
The Daily Kindness Digest #336
Kindness Quote
“Do not let what you cannot do interfere with what you can do.”
John Wooden
Act of Kindness
Spread the message of kindness! Share a kindness themed post from a page you love and watch the ripple expand.
Positive Affirmation
Today I’m the decision maker of my own life. What I see is what it will be.
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The Daily Kindness Digest #335
Kindness Quote
“The best gift you can give someone is your time, because you are giving them a part of your life that you can never get back.”
Unknown
Act of Kindness
Take the time to observe those around you. Someone is crying out for help – let’s start to take notice to our surroundings and become part of the change.
Positive Affirmation
Today I am healthy mind, body and soul. What I feel on the inside is what I will project on the outside.
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The Daily Kindness Digest #334
Kindness Quote
“The friend who holds your hand and says the wrong thing is made of dearer stuff than the one who stays away.”
Barbara Kingsolver
Act of Kindness
Offer a cup of coffee to a bus driver or delivery man working late. What a great way to let them know someone is thinking of them. Coffee won’t be the only thing helping them stay energized on the road.
Positive Affirmation
Today I am supportive. Supportive of others, supportive of myself and supportive of the choices that led me here.
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The Daily Kindness Digest #333
Kindness Quote
“Choosing kindness is just as easy as smiling.”
“Eye contact is way more intimate than words will ever be.”
Act of Kindness
Create a kit of materials to give to homeless people. Fill up a bag with socks, mouth wash and a snack. Keep it handy so you’ll be prepared the next time you spot an opportunity to give it forward!
Positive Affirmation
Today I am a beacon of positivity; smiling with my heart at every person I encounter.
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The Daily Kindness Digest #332
Kindness Quote
“Wisdom is the reward you get for a lifetime of listening when you’d have preferred to talk.”
Doug Larson
Act of Kindness
Offer your seat on the bus or train to someone who looks like they could use a break. A seat for some can be a ray of hope in an otherwise dreary day.
Positive Affirmation
Today I am mindful of the way others perceive my actions. Perception and reality are two completely different things.
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The Daily Kindness Digest #331
Kindness Quote
“It’s nice to be important, but it’s important to be nice.”
Unknown
Act of Kindness
Show a new neighbor around the area or give them some neighborly tips. We can all use a lending hand when adapting to a new place.
Positive Affirmation
Today I remember that everything that has happened in my life has led me to this specific moment in time. I can rest easy knowing that I am where I am meant to be.
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The Daily Kindness Digest #330
Kindness Quote
“Much of the vitality in a friendship lies in the honoring of differences, not simply in the enjoyment of similarities.”
James Fredericks
Act of Kindness
Make someone laugh today. Humor is a great tool to brighten someone’s day and push out any darkness.
Positive Affirmation
Today I love myself more than yesterday. To love others fully, I must first love myself.
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The Daily Kindness Digest #329
Kindness Quote
“The best inheritance a parent can give to his children is a few minutes of their time each day.”
M Grundler
Act of Kindness
Smile at someone when you talk to them. Be enthusiastic!
Positive Affirmation
Today I make everyone in my life feel loved. No matter how many times I say it or show it, there is always more love to give.
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The Daily Kindness Digest #328
Kindness Quote
“While we try to teach our children all about life, our children teach us what life is all about.”
Angela Schwindt
Act of Kindness
Give a gift of housekeeping service to a new parent. The gesture itself will do wonders for their state of mind and ability to cope with the new responsibilities gifted to them.
Positive Affirmation
Today I take some time to daydream. What do I really want in life?
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The Daily Kindness Digest #327
Kindness Quote
“We’ve put more effort into helping folks reach old age than into helping them enjoy it.”
Frank A Clark
Act of Kindness
Send a message of appreciation to pages you love to follow. Tell them how much you appreciate their work, or how it brightens your day. We hope to make the list!
Positive Affirmation
Today I will express my needs and my true feelings. I will not expect others to read my mind and I will feel confident expressing myself!