The Daily Kindness Digest #285
Kindness Quote
“I value the friend who for me finds time on his calendar, but I cherish the friend who for me does not consult his calendar.”
Robert Brault
Act of Kindness
Call a friend today and make a date to get together. In this computer age, time spent face to face can mean so much!
Positive Affirmation
Today I will give more attention to a special relationship by being romantic and allowing myself to be vulnerable. A little love and openness goes a long way!
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The Daily Kindness Digest #284
Kindness Quote
“If your compassion does not include yourself, it is incomplete.”
Jack Kornfield
Act of Kindness
Be kind to yourself and get in a little workout today. Your body will thank you for it!
Positive Affirmation
Today I will see every mistake or obstacle in my past as a lesson that has made me a stronger and better person!
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The Daily Kindness Digest #283
Kindness Quote
“People may not always tell you how they feel about you, but their actions will speak for themselves.”
Ash Sweeney
Act of Kindness
Give someone you love a hug today for at least 6 seconds. This simple act will speak for itself.
Positive Affirmation
Today I enjoy sharing my life with someone. There is so much love in my heart and I can’t wait to give it to others!
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The Daily Kindness Digest #282
Kindness Quote
“Anything’s possible if you’ve got enough nerve.”
JK Rowling
Act of Kindness
Smile at a stranger today. Watch how their face lights up in response.
Positive Affirmation
Today I will not be scared! I will follow my intuition and my heart will keep me safe and sound.
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The Daily Kindness Digest #281
Kindness Quote
“I like not only to be loved, but also to be told I am loved.”
George Elliot
Act of Kindness
Send someone a heartfelt email today. We can all get caught up in the cyber world but we can still speak from the heart and focus on developing connection.
Positive Affirmation
Today I will be grateful! I will make it a habit to thank the people who touch my life, even for the little things. The more I practice being grateful, the more I will find I am never lacking or wanting.
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The Daily Kindness Digest #280
Kindness Quote
“Next time you talk to a charity, don’t ask them about the level of their overhead, ask them about the scale of their dreams.”
Dan Pallotta
Act of Kindness
Donate your old stuffed animals or dolls to a local charity or religious organization.
Positive Affirmation
Today I will REFLECT on all of the wonderful opportunities that I have had and that continue to present themselves to me.
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The Daily Kindness Digest #279
Kindness Quote
“Seek to do good, and you will find that happiness will run after you.”
James Freeman Clarke
Act of Kindness
Offer to babysit for a single Mom or Dad. Being a single parent is tough and they’ll likely appreciate it more than you think.
Positive Affirmation
Today I will show my LOVE! My family and friends will know how much I appreciate and care about them.
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The Daily Kindness Digest #278
Kindness Quote
“As a rule I always look for what others ignore.”
Marshall McLuhan
Act of Kindness
Make a Top 10 (or 25 or 100) List of things you’re thankful for and share it! Your list may inspire others to take a positive look at their lives!
Positive Affirmation
Today I will NOURISH my mind and body. Everything I drink and eat as well as what I watch, read and listen to, will all be healthy and positive.
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The Daily Kindness Digest #277
Kindness Quote
“Never underestimate the difference you can make in the lives of others. Step forward, reach out, and help.”
Pablo
Act of Kindness
Drop off dinner or groceries to an elderly relative or neighbor who can’t get out much.
Positive Affirmation
Today I will simply BE; focusing on the here and now rather than dwelling on the past or longing for the future.
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The Daily Kindness Digest #276
Kindness Quote
“Every single time you help somebody stand up you are helping humanity rise.”
Steve Maraboli
Act of Kindness
Help someone write or improve their resume. Helping someone land on their feet or land their dream job is the greatest form of giving.
Positive Affirmation
Today I will LISTEN. I will pay attention to what others have to say, for I know that everyone needs an ear sometimes.
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The Daily Kindness Digest #275
Kindness Quote
“The way you help heal the world is you start with your own family.”
Mother Teresa
Act of Kindness
Put an end to procrastination. Schedule a check up at the doctor or dentist. When you’re at your best you can be the best for others.
Positive Affirmation
Today I will be GENTLE with myself. Kindness begins from within & I know that I deserve it.
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The Daily Kindness Digest #274
Kindness Quote
“The value of something isn’t measured by how much it cost, but rather by how much heart you put into it.”
Orly Wahba
Act of Kindness
Volunteer or begin planning a volunteer day with family and friends at a local charity. Giving of our time can oftentimes hold greater value than our money.
Positive Affirmation
Today I choose LOVE! I am in love with life and all of the wonderful things that are coming my way!
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The Daily Kindness Digest #273
Kindness Quote
“What a man really has, is what is in him. What is outside of him should be a matter of no importance.”
Oscar Wilde
Act of Kindness
Donate clothes you no longer need to a homeless shelter.
Positive Affirmation
Today I am RESOURCEFUL! I have so much to offer and I will use my resources to make my mark on this world!
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The Daily Kindness Digest #272
Kindness Quote
“The meeting of two personalities is like the contact of two chemical substances: if there is any reaction, both are transformed.”
Carl Jung
Act of Kindness
Give up your seat on the train or bus to an elderly person. The action itself will have you feeling lighter on your feet.
Positive Affirmation
Today I will let life SURPRISE me. There are so many wondrous adventures out there and I will take them all in.
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The Kindness Flash #13
The Kindness Flash #13
This month's theme: FRIENDSHIP - “A friend is one that knows you as you are, understands where you have been, accepts what you have become, and still, gently allows you to grow.” ~William Shakespeare
Everyday Kindness: The Power of a Smile
Many of of us remember an adult from our childhood who stands out as someone extra special. For Marwa it was a sweet, caring elderly neighbour she describes as a pure hearted woman who showed the little girl love and a joy of life, despite the woman’s own difficulties.
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Everyday Kindness: That Awkward Moment
We’ve all experienced an awkward moment. If we’re lucky they are fleeting, if not they can hang in the air and make time stand still, and not in a good way. Like everything else in life what we do with those moments is a choice. Pavan’s shares his experience with one such awkward experience and how his choice to embrace that moment made a lasting difference.
Edited By Jewel Fries • Read More >>
Good News
While most of us think twice about offering to babysit for our friends who have just become parents, there are a few souls out there who surprise us in the best way possible. When her best friend Gina passed away, Jane promised Gina’s terminally ill husband to take in their children as her own. Read on to find out more about this incredible story of friendship!
Friendships that last for a lifetime, and beyond
Article of the Month
We all have amazing friendships that we know could last a lifetime. But oftentimes, something gets in the way of our forever. Sometimes it is a slight misunderstanding, miscommunication or maybe just distance. Find out some amazing ways to ensure that these friendships stay intact over the years and make it to the forever line.
10 Characteristics of Friendships That Keep
Kindness Quote
~ William Butler Yeats
Act of Kindness
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Everyday Kindness: That Awkward Moment
Pavan Kumar Raja
Telangana, India
That Awkward Moment
We’ve all experienced an awkward moment. If we’re lucky they are fleeting, if not they can hang in the air and make time stand still, and not in a good way. Like everything else in life what we do with those moments is a choice. Pavan’s shares his experience with one such awkward experience and how his choice to embrace that moment made a lasting difference.
A few years ago Pavan was on his way to surprise his best friend on his birthday. As he arrived filled with festive greetings he was instead surprised to find his friend crying beside the body of his father who had collapsed from a heart attack. Pavan had also been rather close to his friends father and grieved along side his friend also supporting him during the time before his father’s pyre.
As the time passed Pavan realized how from this time forward his friend’s birthday would be marked by the memory of his father’s death and filled with sadness. He and a group of their friends took it upon themselves to help their friend crawl out of the depression he had fallen into and reclaim himself.
Pavan said “That day, I came to know how life changes as even the happiest moments can overlap with the most grieving moment at any given time and made me realize worthiness of those small precious happiness in life…”
Realizing how fragile life can be, Pavan decided he didn’t want to take anything for granted. He began to live much more in the moment and decided to never miss the opportunity to celebrate a birthday with a friend. He thanks his friend for being the reason that he is a much better and kinder person today. Pavan says,
Friendship [is] always the best kindness relationship as it [is] always pure, unconditional and selfless
- Edited by Jewel Fries