The Daily Kindness Digest #257
Kindness Quote
“Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can.”
Arthur Ashe
Act of Kindness
Start an exercise routine. You have to take care of your health in order to be the very best you you can be! It’s not about how much time you allocate, it’s about consistency.
Positive Affirmation
Today I will remember that everything is POSSIBLE when you BELIEVE!
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The Daily Kindness Digest #256
Kindness Quote
“Don’t judge each day by the harvest you reap but by the seeds that you plant.”
Robert Louis Stevenson
Act of Kindness
Remind an old friend of a good memory you shared. What a great way to reconnect!
Positive Affirmation
Today is the first day of the rest of my life. I will use the past as a learning experience, to build a better future!
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The Daily Kindness Digest #255
Kindness Quote
“We can’t help everyone, but everyone can help someone.”
Ronald Reagan
Act of Kindness
Offer to spend time with a friend who is going through a hard time and lend them a listening ear. Sometimes all we truly need is someone to confide in. Be that person today.
Positive Affirmation
Today, I won’t be hard on myself if I don’t succeed at first. No matter how long it takes, I will keep working until I achieve my goals!
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The Daily Kindness Digest #254
Kindness Quote
“Friendship is born at that moment when one person says to another: ‘What! You too? I thought I was the only one.”
C.S. Lewis
Act of Kindness
Offer to tutor a friend, neighbor, or sibling with a subject they’re struggling with. Education is a great gift and it is meant to be shared!
Positive Affirmation
Today I will remember to love and accept myself exactly as I am now. Only I can truly determine my worth.
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The Daily Kindness Digest #253
Kindness Quote
“Courtesies of a small and trivial character are the ones which strike deepest in the grateful and appreciating heart.”
Henry Clay
Act of Kindness
Make an unexpected call to someone in your life that aided you on your journey. Update them on where life has taken you and share a happy memory.
Positive Affirmation
Today I will focus less on pointing out the bad things that happen and focus more on the good. In this world – like attracts like. It’s about time we focus on the good!
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The Daily Kindness Digest #252
Kindness Quote
“As you grow older, you will discover that you have two hands, one for helping yourself, the other for helping others.”
Audrey Hepburn
Act of Kindness
Check in with your best friend or a close family member today and see if they could use a helping hand or perhaps something as simple as an extra dose of laughter.
Positive Affirmation
Today I will remember to follow my heart. Oftentimes the best decisions and intuition comes from listening to the whispering voice from deep within our own heart.
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The Kindness Flash #12
The Kindness Flash #12
This month's theme: INTEGRITY - “choosing courage over comfort; choosing what is right over what is fun, fast, or easy; and choosing to practice our values rather than simply professing them.” ~Brené Brown, Rising Strong.
Everyday Kindness: A Little Piece Of Heaven
When Javier and a friend were turned away from an exclusive nightclub he didn’t let disappointment spoil his evening. While grabbing a hotdog from a nearby vendor a street kid asked them for money. Instead, Javier invited him to join them and bought the boy two hot dogs. Javier noticed another street kid’s wide eyed amazement and invited that boy over too. A simple, impromptu gathering that made a lasting impression on everyone there.
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Everyday Kindness: A Heart Of Gold
Street lamps illuminated the road as I walked home one Saturday night shivering against the cold wind. Silence filled the air with most people comfortably inside their warm homes. My footsteps grew louder and my pace increased to keep away the chill. When I reached the corner of what I thought was the last block of my journey, a whisper emerged from the silence, "Sir, hello sir.”
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Good News
On a Sunday in April, 2012, Leon Lewandowski, decided to challenge himself to try to do one Random Act of Kindness (RAOK) each day for the month of April. Soon, he brought his family and friends into his RAOK Challenge to grow into what it has become today.
In the years to come, his elementary school students hopped on board, along with other schools in the area, as well as strangers on Facebook, businesses, organizations, churches, sororities, etc.
"Kindness," says the educator, "should not be limited to just one month, but I have found that once someone can do a RAOK for 30 days, it becomes a habit, part of who they are, and it continues past April." Lewandowski would love to get more people who are already dedicated to kindness to join him and his grassroots movement this April to do a RAOK, and then post their experiences on the group's Facebook page.
When each of us spreads kindness consistently, it spreads like ripples in a pond, and that's the first step in changing the world.
Article of the Month
Do you walk your talk? Say what you mean and mean what you say? Or does your language take you down roads you’re not willing to follow? Taking a closer look at how your words and deeds connect — or don’t — can help you see where you really stand.
Walking Your Talk: The Path To Personal Integrity - Cat Thompson
Kindness Quote
~ Janis Joplin
Act of Kindness
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Everyday Kindness: A Heart Of Gold
Steve Mermelstein
Brooklyn, USA
A Heart Of Gold
Street lamps illuminated the road as I walked home one Saturday night shivering against the cold wind. Silence filled the air with most people comfortably inside their warm homes. My footsteps grew louder and my pace increased to keep away the chill. When I reached the corner of what I thought was the last block of my journey, a whisper emerged from the silence, "Sir, hello sir.”
So focused on my steps I believed I was hearing things, but the whisper grew louder, "Sir,over here sir.”
An old woman was standing at a bus stop, metrocard in hand and a sad expression on her face. "Can I be of assistance,” I asked.
She had been waiting for the bus a long time but the ice and darkness made her afraid to walk the few blocks home. My house was only one block away, but in the opposite direction and I was so cold. Yet, I agreed to help her home, slowly walking step by step.
Steve reflects, “When I reached my house later that night I discovered I did not have frostbite and the next morning I was not sick with a cold. Then I remembered a saying,
Kindness can warm the coldest times and illuminate the darkest of nights
Kindness triumphed over the elements that night and sparked a moment of relief for an old lady nervous and afraid of the weather and dangerous terrain. This act of kindness brought the saying to life. Kindness has more value than any currency, gold, silver or any precious gems because kindness shows that you have a golden heart."
- Edited by Jewel Fries
Everyday Kindness: A Little Piece Of Heaven
Javier Roman
Leon, Mexico
A Little Piece Of Heaven
When Javier and a friend were turned away from an exclusive nightclub he didn’t let disappointment spoil his evening. While grabbing a hotdog from a nearby vendor a street kid asked them for money. Instead, Javier invited him to join them and bought the boy two hot dogs. Javier noticed another street kid’s wide eyed amazement and invited that boy over too. Soon there was another and by the time he was done, Javier was sharing an impromptu meal with 12 street kids.
His friend was amazed at the sight, Javier with all these kids sitting on the sidewalk eating hot dogs and drinking sodas while sharing funny stories. After they were finished, all the kids gave Javier a huge group hug, a very touching moment for him. They said goodbye and parted ways.
Javier says, “The guys at the entrance of the nightclub noticed what happened and approached and told me I can enter the nightclub if I wanted. I thanked them, but I had already spent all my money with the kids. And honestly I didn't care for entering the nightclub anymore. My heart was full with what happened. This was one of my best experiences ever. I loved the time with the kids and their stories. I needed nothing more. My friend told me I would be going to heaven for what I did to this kids, but I told him I was in heaven already while I was with them. and I really believe it's true.
These kids gave me more than what I gave to them.
- Edited by Jewel Fries
The Daily Kindness Digest #251
Kindness Quote
“Initiative is doing the right thing without being told.”
Victor Hugo
Act of Kindness
Today, surprise your significant other or family member by cleaning up the house! Organizing our space often leads to a more organized outlook on life. What a great gift!
Positive Affirmation
Today, I will not let the words of anyone shatter my dreams. I will dream BIG and let my imagination guide me.
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The Daily Kindness Digest #250
Kindness Quote
“Patience and perseverance have a magical effect before which difficulties disappear and obstacles vanish.”
John Quincy Adams
Act of Kindness
There is no “right time” to go out and do something kind. After all, kindness isn’t something you simply do – it’s a way of life! How will you live kindness today?
Positive Affirmation
Today I will BELIEVE in myself! If I can’t believe in myself, how can I expect others to believe in me?
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The Daily Kindness Digest #249
Kindness Quote
“Feeling gratitude, and not expressing it, is like wrapping a present and not giving it.”
William Arthur Ward
Act of Kindness
Today, send or give flowers to someone you care about. We don’t need a special event or holiday in order to show someone how much they mean to us.
Positive Affirmation
Today, I will remember that everyone deserves a second chance. Everyone makes mistakes, including myself! Instead of holding a grudge, I will forgive and let bygones be bygones.
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The Daily Kindness Digest #248
Kindness Quote
“The only people with whom you should try to get even with are those who have helped you.”
John E Southard
Act of Kindness
Sometimes a smile is all it takes to change our mood. Do something creative to help put a smile on someone’s face today!
Positive Affirmation
Today, I will remember to give myself a little more credit than I have before because I deserve it!
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The Daily Kindness Digest #247
Kindness Quote
“Never worry about numbers. Help one person at a time, and always start with the person nearest you.”
Mother Teresa
Act of Kindness
Today, use your experience to help someone walk down their path to success. However you do it is up to you!
Positive Affirmation
Today, I will remind myself that it’s never too late to pursue a dream or goal that some people may say is crazy!
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The Daily Kindness Digest #246
Kindness Quote
“Delete the negative; accentuate the positive!”
Donna Karan
Act of Kindness
Put aside your differences; put aside the past and look to the future. Reach out to a friend that you know needs an extra bit of support.
Positive Affirmation
Today, I will remind myself that all of my current struggles and hardships will be worth it in the end.
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The Daily Kindness Digest #245
Kindness Quote
“Getting the most out of life isn’t about how much you keep for yourself, but how much you pour into others.”
David Stoddard
Act of Kindness
Waking up to a surprise is always fun. Leave a muffin and cup of coffee or tea for a family member, roommate, or friend.
Positive Affirmation
Today I will RELAX! Despite everything else that may be going on around me, I will take a moment to catch my breath and enjoy the day.