The Daily Kindness Digest #244
Kindness Quote
“It is enough that I am of value to somebody today.”
Hugh Prather
Act of Kindness
Be the kind of person who embraces someone going through a tough time. If you see someone who could use some cheering up, stop, chat and try to bring a smile to their face.
Positive Affirmation
Today I will remind myself that the biggest hurdles in life are often just in my head and I will overcome them and move forward.
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The Daily Kindness Digest #243
Kindness Quote
“Remember that the happiest people are not those getting more, but those giving more.”
H. Jackson Brown, Jr.
Act of Kindness
We all have someone in our life that loves coffee. Whether it’s a coworker, a family member, or a friend, let them worry about one less thing by buying them their daily cup of coffee!
Positive Affirmation
Today, I will be happy! There are so many reasons to be happy so I will pick one and let that be my guiding light throughout the day!
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The Daily Kindness Digest #242
Kindness Quote
“Instead of counting your days, make your days count.”
Unknown
Act of Kindness
Organize a teddy bear drive or donate some of your own toys to kids that don’t have any. You can make a difference in the lives of others with such an easy and kind gesture.
Positive Affirmation
Today, I will remember that in a crowd of many I am only one person, but I am one person who can make a big impact!
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The Daily Kindness Digest #241
Kindness Quote
“There is no exercise better for the heart than reaching down and lifting people up.”
John Andrew Holmer
Act of Kindness
We all have somebody who loves us no matter what. Go out and remind someone that you love them and will be there for them!
Positive Affirmation
Today, I will remember that I have the power to turn any negative into a positive. It’s all up to me.
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The Daily Kindness Digest #240
Kindness Quote
“If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader.”
John Quincy Adams
Act of Kindness
Take the time to really listen to someone today. Someone close to you may need to talk and just a few minutes of our time could make a world of difference for them ?
Positive Affirmation
Today, I will remind myself that even when there are obstacles in my path, I will find a way through and keep going!
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The Daily Kindness Digest #239
Kindness Quote
“Kind words can be short and easy to speak but their echoes are truly endless.”
Mother Teresa
Act of Kindness
Time to disconnect! Give yourself a social media break today and put down your laptop, cell phone, or tablet and enjoy the outdoors. Nature is beautiful and sometimes, we’re too engaged in the digital world that we forget to look up take in our surroundings!
Positive Affirmation
Today I will smile simply because I can! I will laugh uncontrollably without a care in the world!
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The Daily Kindness Digest #238
Kindness Quote
“Apologizing doesn’t mean you’re right or wrong, it just means you value your relationship more than your ego.”
Bob Ong
Act of Kindness
Give someone a sincere thank you to someone who has brightened your day with something as simple as wishing you a great day ?
Positive Affirmation
Today I am optimistic about the future. I may not always know what happens next, but I am prepared to live happily; excited for what life has in store for me!
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The Daily Kindness Digest #237
Kindness Quote
“Some people make your laugh a little louder, your smile a little brighter, and your life a little better.”
Anonymous
Act of Kindness
Be true to yourself today! Wear your favorite color, speak from your heart and live the life that feels best to you!
Positive Affirmation
Today I will take every opportunity to meet someone new. An elevator ride, waiting in line, the list is endless! And it just starts with a simple Hello!
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The Daily Kindness Digest #236
Kindness Quote
“Be somebody who makes everyone feel like a somebody.”
Robby Novak
Act of Kindness
Give someone a hug today! You never know whose day you can make with such a simple gesture.
Positive Affirmation
Today I am MOTIVATED to work! I will start my day with a smile and continue with the determination to complete whatever it is that I have to do, to the best of my ability.
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The Daily Kindness Digest #235
Kindness Quote
“Family is not an important thing, it’s everything.”
Michael J Fox
Act of Kindness
Become a big brother or sister to someone. Big or small we are all in need of a friend sometimes.
Positive Affirmation
Today, before I begin my day I will take a second to remember how fortunate I truly am. Beginning with gratitude helps us discover endless reasons to be grateful.
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The Daily Kindness Digest #234
Kindness Quote
“Most of us spend too much time on what is urgent and not enough time on what is important.”
Stephen R Covey
Act of Kindness
Call a friend, relative or mentor and let hem know how much they mean to you. Even a simple will do the trick and bring both you and them untold happiness.
Positive Affirmation
Today I take great pleasure in spending time with my friends, even if we disagree or live different lives.
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The Daily Kindness Digest #233
Kindness Quote
“If you have much, give of your wealth; if you have little, give of your heart.”
Arabian Proverb
Act of Kindness
Stop and engage in a genuine conversation with a homeless person today. Nothing beats good old human connection!
Positive Affirmation
Today I will take some time for myself. No matter what may be going on around me, I will segment the time to engage in an activity that will help make me feel at ease.
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The Kindness Flash #11
The Kindness Flash #11
This month's theme: FORGIVENESS - the art of altering our perception to understand the feelings of another.
Everyday Kindness: The Best Kindness Ever
As little girl June found her own Mary Poppins in her very special nanny Freda who taught her how to love and be loved, and that forgiveness is far more important than being bitter.
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Everyday Kindness: Making A Better Tomorrow Today
Working at a remote school in Argentina made getting places challenging for Yanina. It was no different the day she was trying to be on time as she rushed to a job interview. It wasn’t long before Yanina realized she would be late. Undaunted she came up with Plan B, but sometimes Plan B needs a kind stranger in the right place at the right time to make the pieces all fall into place.
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Kind Connection: Christina Maas
She never bothered restricting herself to one definition of kindness. From a very early age, Christina showered love upon anyone who she felt could use a little more of it. Read on to find out more about her journey, and how you can become a part of the “LVI Ambassador Knights Thinking Tank”!
Read the full interview on the blog >>
Good News
While forgiveness is something that most of us grapple with on a somewhat regular basis, there are stories like that of Mary Johnson’s which inspires us to understand the capacity of the human heart to love, be kind, and to restore through forgiveness.
Mary’s only child, a young teenage boy named Laramiun Byrd, lost his life on being shot by another young man named Oshea Isreal during a fight.
A dozen years later, Mary went to prison to visit the man who took away her son’s life. She was worried what to expect, but saw a completely changed man at the other end. She knew that he was aware of what he had taken away from her. She hugged him, and let him know that he was forgiven by her.
Mary found an organization called From Death To Life with Oshea’s mother. The organization aims to bring healing and reconciliation between families who have lost loved ones in acts of violence.
Mary sees Oshea as her own son, and in a short talk of theirs, she shared that she never got to see her son graduate or go to college, but she now sees him in Oshea and cannot wait for Oshea to graduate!
Article of the Month
Forgiveness has always been something talked about as an absolute on the higher end of the moral compass. While it is true that the benefits of forgiving someone are manifold, how often do we discuss what forgiveness really means? Read on to find out how you can forgive, or choose not to, and still move ahead to lead a healthy life.
The Healing Power of Forgiveness
Kindness Quote
~ Lewis B. Smedes
Act of Kindness
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The Book of Forgiving: The Fourfold Path for Healing Ourselves and Our World by Desmond & Mpho Tutu
Tutu's role as the Chair of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission taught him much about forgiveness. If you asked anyone what they thought was going to happen to South Africa after apartheid, almost universally it was predicted that the country would be devastated by a comprehensive bloodbath. Yet, instead of revenge and retribution, this new nation chose to tread the difficult path of confession, forgiveness, and reconciliation.
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The Daily Kindness Digest #232
Kindness Quote
“Never put off until tomorrow what you can do today, because if you enjoy it today, you can do it again tomorrow.”
James A. Michener
Act of Kindness
Sign up to read to the elderly today. You’ll both enjoy the gift of storytelling.
Positive Affirmation
Today I will not let anyone alter my positive attitude and peace of mind. I know that happiness & inner peace come from within and I am all that I need!
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Everyday Kindness: Making A Better Tomorrow Today
Breelagh DuHaime
USA
Making A Better Tomorrow Today
Driving home one night from her boyfriend’s house, Breelagh was contemplating forgiveness. Specifically all the times she remember God’s forgiveness, and how many times her boyfriend had shown her forgiveness and compassion. She felt horrible for some of her past choices and thought how marvelous it would feel to let all of that go. In that moment she decided to forgive herself for everything she had done to others, to God, and to herself. She knew she needed to let all of that go so she could feel happier, and be a kinder person to others. Now Breelagh is so grateful that she had that moment with herself in the car one late night in the cool air.
I had to forgive myself for my past so I could live a better tomorrow.
- Edited by Jewel Fries
Everyday Kindness: The Best Kindness Ever
June Rachelson-Ospa
New York, USA
The Best Kindness Ever
At the young age of 5 June’s mother was diagnosed with schizophrenia. June was raised by her dad and Grandfather until he found Freda Hotte, a housekeeper/nanny. She came to this country from Germany where her family lost everything. Her misfortune continued when her husband attempted to murder her, and when she stepped on a nail she was told she may never walk again. Freda could have become a bitter, resentful woman. Instead she became a woman who always said to me, “Life is short, so you may as well smile.”
Initially Freda offered to work for 6 months till June’s dad found someone permanent but after one look at June, she stayed for 16 years until she remarried. Freda lived with the family during the week and went home on weekends. Pretty soon, Freda would have June over on weekends too. She was Catholic and we were Jewish. Freda taught June about all religions and holidays and she lovingly called Freda a “Jewca.” June learned to be open to all people through Freda and celebrated every Holiday. Freda and her Grandfather even spoke to each other (when June wasn’t supposed to know what they were saying) in German and Yiddish! Even after Freda remarried and moved she and June remained close.
“Freda was the kindest, most gentle person I have ever known. She became my Mom, the light of my life. She is long gone, but it was Freda who taught me how to love and be loved and how to be a loving mother. The odd thing was, Freda had the exact same birthday as my birth Mother. September 27. The best day on the planet cause Freda was born that day. Through Freda I was also able to forgive and love my birth Mom until she passed away 2011. I have so much love and gratitude for this kind, kind woman. I will never forget her.”
- Edited by Jewel Fries