The Daily Kindness Digest #103

Kindness Quote
“I hope everyone that is reading this is having a really good day. And if you are not, just know that in every new minute that passes you have an opportunity to change that.”
Gillian Anderson

Act of Kindness
Send a picture you have taken which includes a friend and send it to them with a note remembering when it was taken!

Positive Affirmation
I take each situation in stride. There are highs and lows in any situation but I have peace of mind that the outcome will work out. For every low there is a high to follow in the future.

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The Daily Kindness Digest #102

Kindness Quote
“Happiness exists on earth, and it is won through prudent exercise of reason, knowledge of the harmony of the universe, and constant practice of generosity.”
Jose Marti

Act of Kindness
At the post office leave some extra stamps at the stamp machine.

Positive Affirmation
I don’t judge or criticize myself or the people around me. I am free to love myself and the people I care about!

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The Daily Kindness Digest #101

Kindness Quote
“Treat those who are good with goodness, and also treat those who are not good with goodness. Thus goodness is attained. Be honest to those who are honest, and be also honest to those who are not honest. Thus honesty is attained.”
Lao Tzu

Act of Kindness
Leave a book you have already finished somewhere for someone else to read!

Positive Affirmation
I am stronger than any excuse! I ignore that little voice saying “I can’t” and I prove to myself that I can do ANYTHING!

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The Daily Kindness Digest #100

Kindness Quote
“I’m convinced of this: Good done anywhere is good done everywhere. For a change, start by speaking to people rather than walking by them like they’re stones that don’t matter. As long as you’re breathing, it’s never too late to do some good.”
Maya Angelou

Act of Kindness
Leave something for someone in an area where it might be used, (book in reading area, umbrella near door on rainy day)

Positive Affirmation
I accept myself, flaws and all. I look at my insecurities and change my attitude. Those “flaws” are the exact things that make me unique!

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The Daily Kindness Digest #99

Kindness Quote
“Goodness is about character – integrity, honesty, kindness, generosity, moral courage, and the like. More than anything else, it is about how we treat other people.”
Dennis Prager

Act of Kindness
Put a comment on someone’s webpage that you really like…… let them know you enjoy the content they’re posting! This is a great way to keep them motivated and encourage them to keep up the good work!

Positive Affirmation
I am willing to grow and improve! I am more than just “good enough!” I get better every day!

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The Kindness Flash #05
The Kindness Flash #05

This month's theme: HONESTY - to be truthful, sincere, and honorable in principles, intentions, and actions.
Everyday Kindness: Warm Hearts Prevail on A Cold Winter’s Night
When his car broke down in the middle of a bitter cold night, Anthony Ogundey couldn’t figure out how to fix it. But by the end of the evening, he was feeling grateful and humbled.
Written By David Beltran • Read More >>
Everyday Kindness: Marianne’s Unexpected Lesson
Imagine running into your middle-school teacher years down the road? What would they remember about you? When Marianne ran into her teacher after 20 long years, her teacher remembered her but it wasn’t on account of her grades. It was something far more unforgettable.
Written By Jewel Fries • Read More >>

Kind Connection: Shelby Robinson
During a time of financial struggle, Shelby accompanied her friend to to pick up a job application from IHOP. As they waited they naturally waved and smiled at others in line. As they began expressing their disbelief that a simple activity, such as dining out was well out of their means, they chanced upon a stranger who would turn their day around in a memorable way.
Read the full interview on the blog >>
Good News
There’s something about the innocence of a child that creates memorable moments of laughter, awe, and much more. One such moment happened this past month when a six-year-old girl in Norfolk, Virginia stopped to help a crying homeless man in the street.
After coming out of a store with her mom, Janiyah Lewis saw the homeless man crying and walked up to him and sparked up a conversation. The man was down on his luck and recently lost everything but he remained hopeful. Upon realizing that he didn’t have any food, Janiyah took a few dollars out of her purse, handed it to him and told him it would make her happy if he would treat himself to a meal on her.
Perhaps she inspired kindness in those passing by because almost instantaneously two strangers followed suit and sent some change his way.
It was this moment of pure, honest concern from a six-year-old girl that stands as an example to us all that kindness knows no color, boundaries, or limitations. His honesty to open up about the hardships he was facing, opened the door for an honest connection. Sometimes it takes a little six-year-old girl to remind us that being kind to others is part of what makes us citizens of humanity.
To read more and see the great photo of this interaction, click HERE.
Kindness Quote
~ James E. Faust
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Everyday Kindness: Warm Hearts Prevail on A Cold Winter’s Night
Anthony Ogundey
Edgware, Greater London
Humanity
Warm Hearts Prevail on A Cold Winter’s Night
“Anthony felt deeply touched and humbled by the sincerity of his words and Anthony’s eyes welled up with tears.”
In many instances kindness, just like magic, happens when you least expect it. Sometimes the opportunity presents itself but whether we choose to take it can make a world of difference. For Anthony his car breaking down on a cold winter’s night could’ve been the beginning of a bad story, but instead, it’s the beginning of one he’ll never forget.
Anthony was on his way home when his car stopped running. He did everything he could to get the car going again but to no avail. He flagged down a kind taxi driver who tried his best to offer assistance, but they were both stumped. The taxi driver kindly offered to drop Anthony to the taxi headquarters where he could keep warm, grab a coffee, and perhaps find an experienced mechanic to check the car.
While at the office, two kind drivers offered to fix his car. They made their way to the car and an hour later it was as good as new. Luckily for Anthony, the same taxi driver who was kind enough to drive him to the headquarters offered his services free of charge to bring him back. Anthony insisted to compensate him, but he refused simply telling Anthony that whether he knew it or not, Anthony was known in the neighborhood as being an upstanding person and in his own way Anthony has impacted the lives of people in his small town.
Anthony felt deeply touched and humbled by the sincerity of his words and Anthony’s eyes welled up with tears. Anthony felt even more touched by the fact that he’d been helped by people of a different race and culture to his, which further illustrated that we’re all part of the “human race.”
Anthony finally headed home without experiencing any further issues. He did however head home with a warm, peaceful heart and the feeling of love, appreciation, and gratitude.
Everyday Kindness: Marianne’s Unexpected Lesson
Marianne Perez de Fransius
Maputo, Mozambique
Everlasting
Marianne’s Unexpected Lesson
“You know what I remember most about you? That you were kind.”
Twenty years after finishing middle school, Marianne ran into Mme. Michel, her teacher from 6th to 8th grade. Marianne remembered working really hard to get good grades and that she was always in competition with a couple of other students to be first in the class. So when she saw Mme. Michel, she was expecting her comment to be something about how studious she had been.
Mme. Michel immediately recognized Marianne and told her about a little ritual that she had. She said, "You know, I keep all my student lists from all the years I've been teaching. Every once in awhile I go through them and think about each student that I've had. And you know what I remember most about you? That you were really, really kind."
That really struck Marianne because she didn't remember that period as one in which she made any particular effort to be nice, but rather as one in which she focused on her grades. It drove home the point that the things we focus on in school aren't necessarily the ones that matter most nor the ones we'll be remembered for.
The Daily Kindness Digest #97

Kindness Quote
“We don’t have to engage in grand, heroic actions to participate in the process of change. Small acts, when multiplied by millions of people, can transform the world.”
Howard Zinn

Act of Kindness
Cut an article out of the newspaper that would interest a friend and share it with them. This is a great way to show them that you are thinking of them and share similar interests!

Positive Affirmation
I am HAPPY! I don’t let pain or fears keep me from smiling! I get through anything with the right mindset and enough support!

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The Daily Kindness Digest #98

Kindness Quote
“Do your little bit of good where you are; its those little bits of good put together that overwhelm the world.”
Desmond Tutu

Act of Kindness
Put together a writing kit with stationery, envelopes, stamps, and pens to give to people at a hospital/nursing home. It could be used for journalling or writing notes to loved ones!

Positive Affirmation
I face my fears head on! I am in charge of my life, meaning I can change my life as well!

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The Daily Kindness Digest #96

Kindness Quote
Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around.”
Leo Buscaglia

Act of Kindness
Cut coupons out and leave them at the grocery register for others to use. What a great way to help a stranger save a few dollars!

Positive Affirmation
I am always ready to learn something new! I don’t let my fears hold me back from trying new things! There is an unlimited amount of knowledge out there in the world, why not use some of it to expand my own skills?

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The Daily Kindness Digest #95

Kindness Quote
“Put your heart, mind, and soul into even your smallest acts. This is the secret of success.”
Swami Sivananda

Act of Kindness
Look for something around you that can be fixed up, picked up, or attended. For example, you can pick up some trash laying around or pick up something that has fallen over. Do your part to make your environment a better place!

Positive Affirmation
I am FORGIVING! I forgive people for all the things that I perceive they do to hurt me and I will not assume anything about others. Oftentimes the hurt we feel comes only from within, from expectations, judgments and assumptions about others. I let go of all that, I will forgive and not let myself feel hurt in any way!

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The Daily Kindness Digest #94

Kindness Quote
“The most important thing is to enjoy your life – to be happy – it’s all that matters.”
Audrey Hepburn

Act of Kindness
Tell a bus or taxi driver how much you appreciate their driving. They work hard to make sure you arrive at your destination safely and in time, so make sure to let them know

Positive Affirmation
I give whenever I can. I give away my love, my kindness or any things that others need of me!

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The Daily Kindness Digest #93

Kindness Quote
“The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched – they must be felt with the heart.”
Helen Keller

Act of Kindness
Be Spontaneous! Treat a friend to the movies, spend some time together. Sometimes all we need is a little love.

Positive Affirmation
I am LOVED! I love myself and am loved by the people around me. I know that my family, my friends, and anyone close to me, love me and care for me even when they don’t always have the time to show it ?

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The Daily Kindness Digest #92

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
Print some inspiring signs and post them around the town you reside in.

Positive Affirmation
I feel free! Despite my daily obligations that might weigh me down, I am free to do what I love, to love myself and to love those around me.

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The Daily Kindness Digest #91

Kindness Quote
“Don’t limit yourself. Many people limit themselves to what they think they can do. You can go as far as your mind lets you. What you believe, remember, you can achieve.”
Mary Kay Ash

Act of Kindness
Buy flowers and give them to a random person that lives on your block that you don’t know.

Positive Affirmation
I am abundant with my love, kindness, and my compassion. I do not reserve any of my goodness. It will belong to whomever I come in contact with.




