The Daily Kindness Digest #90
Kindness Quote
“Life is not about waiting for the storm to pass but learning to dance in the rain.”
Anonymous
Act of Kindness
Do something special for a neighbor to let them know how much you value their friendship
Positive Affirmation
I am at peace with everything in my life. I will not let any adversity move me from my peaceful inner space.
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The Daily Kindness Digest #89
Kindness Quote
“Never give up on a dream just because of the time it will take to accomplish it. The time will pass anyway.”
Earl Nightingale
Act of Kindness
Let someone waiting in line behind you at the grocery store to go ahead of you.
Positive Affirmation
I am a LINK in a GREAT CHAIN OF KINDNESS. I will renew peoples’ faith in humanity, and it will encourage them to be kind in everything they do.
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The Daily Kindness Digest #88
Kindness Quote
“The difference between try and triumph is a little umph.”
Marvin Phillips
Act of Kindness
Give a compliment or make small talk with the cashier at your supermarket or grocery store. They have long days too so let’s put a smile on their face ?
Positive Affirmation
I am steadfast in my search for joy in my life. Nothing can get in the way of the fulfillment of my goals.
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The Daily Kindness Digest #86
Kindness Quote
“Happiness is a butterfly, which when pursued, is always beyond your grasp, but which, if you will sit down quietly, may alight upon you.”
Nathaniel Hawthorne
Act of Kindness
Do something thoughtful to cheer up a friend who may need you to brighten up their day!
Positive Affirmation
I recognize that I am part of a whole; that every action I do doesn’t simply live within itself – but has a ripple effect with no boundaries.
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The Daily Kindness Digest #87
Kindness Quote
“Isn’t it funny how day by day nothing changes but when you look back, everything is different?”
C.S. Lewis
Act of Kindness
Give a hug to a family member or a friend for no reason at all other than to bring a smile to their face and show them you love them ?
Positive Affirmation
I am ME! I feel comfortable doing what I love and be myself while doing it. I will not criticize myself or try to live up to some illusory standards for someone else.
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The Daily Kindness Digest #85
Kindness Quote
“You may have to fight a battle more than once to win it.”
Margaret Thatcher
Act of Kindness
Find something nice to say about everyone you meet today. You might not notice it at the time, but looking for the good in others will bring out the good in you!
Positive Affirmation
I keep in mind that I’m a vehicle for kindness, compassion, and consequently, CHANGE. I possess the power to affect and change people’s lives by extending a hand of help to those in need!
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The Daily Kindness Digest #84
Kindness Quote
“The greatest leader is not necessarily the one who does the greatest things. He is the one that gets people to do the greatest things.”
Ronald Reagan
Act of Kindness
Clean up around the neighborhood you live in. This is a great way to help the people in your community, plus you’ll have a greater appreciation of the scenery!
Positive Affirmation
I remind myself that there is always time to start over, to be a better person then I was yesterday, and to do the things I always wanted to do.
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The Daily Kindness Digest #83
Kindness Quote
“To be content means that you realize you contain what you seek.”
Alan Cohen
Act of Kindness
Visit someone who is in the hospital when you are there to see one of your family members or friends. Look for people who do not have any visitors at that time. Your visit could bring a smile to their face and ease their pain.
Positive Affirmation
I matter! I matter to myself, to the people around me, and I MATTER TO THE WHOLE WORLD. We are all pieces of one big puzzle called life and we all need each other to complete it!
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The Daily Kindness Digest #82
Kindness Quote
“There are two types of people who will tell you that you cannot make a difference in this world: those who are afraid to try and those who are afraid you will succeed.”
Ray Goforth
Act of Kindness
Do a nice act when driving, such as letting another driver out in traffic! Instead of getting angry with a driver who makes a minor driving error, motion to them letting them know you understand ?
Positive Affirmation
The difficulties of my past do not interfere with my JOY in the present. I experience the present purely and without negativity!
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The Daily Kindness Digest #81
Kindness Quote
“Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away.”
Maya Angelou
Act of Kindness
Leave an inspirational book on the bus. You never know who might find it and be impacted by it!
Positive Affirmation
I am one step closer to being the person I dream of being. I am more forgiving, and more accepting and am more kind then ever before!
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The Daily Kindness Digest #80
Kindness Quote
“Believe you can and you’re halfway there.”
Theodore Roosevelt
Act of Kindness
Donate a week of your life to a good cause. This could be volunteering for a local organization, tutoring students in your community or donating food to a soup kitchen. The possibilities are endless!
Positive Affirmation
I remember to take time for myself to relax. Being kind to yourself is imperative for being kind to others.
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The Daily Kindness Digest #79
Kindness Quote
“Change the way you look at things and the things you look at change.”
Wayne W. Dyer
Act of Kindness
Give genuine compliments to those you hardly know (like a waiter or bus driver).
Positive Affirmation
I am brave! I am brave so that I can help people! I am brave so that I have the strength to step up and do the right thing when the moment calls for it! I am brave so that I am not afraid to show signs of affection and compassion to those around me!
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The Daily Kindness Digest #78
Kindness Quote
“Let us always meet each other with smile, for the smile is the beginning of love.”
Mother Teresa
Act of Kindness
Call someone you know is in a tough situation and just listen for as long as they need to be heard. Sometimes all we need is a pair of good ears.
Positive Affirmation
I am strong! I am strong for those people who are weaker or who need my help or who simply need a shoulder to lean on. I am strong for my family or anyone who looks for my support and in helping them!
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The Daily Kindness Digest #77
Kindness Quote
“Go confidently in the direction of your dreams. Live the life you have imagined.”
Henry David Thoreau
Act of Kindness
Smile ear to ear at everyone you see – it’s contagious!
Positive Affirmation
I keep in mind that I am a wonderful human being with potential to do great and amazing feats! Those feats can be as small as performing an act of kindness or connecting with others. Although small those feats are important and powerful in making me happy on a personal level and paving the way for change in the world!
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The Kindness Flash #04
The Kindness Flash #04
This month's theme: EMPATHY - the ability to understand and share the feelings of another.
Everyday Kindness: Jeremy Swanson's Bouquet of Kindness
For Jeremy Swanson, being kind and wanting to help others is something he does daily. He’s a fan of Life Vest Inside’s Act of Kindness cards, each card with a specific act of kindness to complete, and he carries out most of them on a daily basis. There was one act of kindness though that even this kindness veteran couldn’t seem to get to. But when he did, it led to a moment he’d never forget.
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Everyday Kindness: An Extra Kind Mile
Ashish Jagini’s kindness journey began at his restaurant when one day he made a decision in spite of obstacles that arose. Little did he know that it would be a decision that would change his life and the lives of many others.
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Kind Connection: Brian Canavan
Eight years ago when Brian Canavan found himself mentally exhausted, stressed, and unhappy, he decided to leave behind a high-paying job and pursue a new life. He slowly came to find that by helping others, he was in turn helping himself. Get to know more about Brian and see if there’s a way you can contribute advice or guidance to help Brian fulfill his Kindness Wish!
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Good News
By Orly Wahba
This month was one that was filled with tragedy in many parts of the world from Orlando to Bangladesh, to Israel, to Turkey, to Iran; the list of unspeakable acts of terror goes on and on. BUT amidst the tragedy survived and thrived the spirit of the human soul; the spirit of kindness and solidarity; the spirit of empathy and unity.
Over the past month and a half I had the opportunity to spend time in Israel and it was an amazing experience. Then on June 9th at , two men opened fire in Sarona Market (a very popular outdoor area in the heart of Tel Aviv) killing 5 people and wounding 17.
I just so happened to be in Tel Aviv the evening of the terror attack in Sarona Market. Luckily, my parents who were also in Israel and planning to be at Sarona Market at that exact time, ended up receiving a call from my cousins and so they decided to simply hang out with them at the hotel. When the news came my way of what had transpired, I didn’t know how to react, what to say, what to think, what to feel. And so when I returned back to the hotel that evening I did something many of us do in times of tragedy, I took out my phone and just began typing a letter...
Dear Hashem, (another name for G-d)
I'm speechless knowing that it could have been me standing there tonight, it could have been my parents, my cousin, my friend. But it WAS someone; someone's friend, someone's daughter, someone's brother. It doesn't matter what religion, nationality, or culture they were associated with - all that matters is that they were human beings filled with potential to bring something positive into this world.
Questions may be racing across my mind but knowing that I'm just a passenger and you are the pilot, grants me the faith, courage and determination I need to push forward. I will NOT give up on this world, no matter how ugly things will get. And I will NEVER hate no matter how much some may push. I WON'T settle for anything less than a world of kindness, understanding, tolerance and love. It starts with each of us taking a moment to truly value ourselves and by so doing come to value others.
With kindness,
A hopeful and fiercely determined soul
The very next morning I awoke and saw a YouTube video of hundreds gathering by Sarona Market, the very same place that was filled with hate the night before; hate that lead to the death of innocent people. But this video was not a video of hate, fear or aggression; it was a video of love, kindness, strength and above all hope. People of all ages locked arm in arm singing, swaying and united as though to say we will not allow terror or negativity to change who we are. THAT is the power of the human spirit and WOW how beautiful it is!
To the world I wish to say, we must stay strong. Now, more than ever, we need to use our most valuable possession - our voice. It’s easy to get sucked into the endless cycle of hate and anger, but where will that lead us but to more hate and anger. What I’m proposing is not easy, but who said that changing world would be easy. The point is, it is in our power and it is through our voice that we can create the change we have always hoped for, but it requires all of us to speak up for tolerance, for kindness, for understanding. In my humble opinion it is through education that tolerance and love is born. What makes Life Vest Inside so special and unique is that it is an organization that embraces people from all backgrounds, races and religions. It is a place that doesn’t look at you based on a label that others may easily place on you, but that sees the power of the human potential and the fact that each and every person is unique. In our Ambassador group we have representatives from over 120 countries; each different and distinct in their own way, but the exchange that happens within this fabulous group is one of love and understanding; one of warmth and compassion. It opens people up to share and educate others about who they are, and allows others to see that our differences is where our greatest beauty lies. Let us reignite our faith in the world and humanity; stay strong my friends, stay strong!
Kindness Quote
~ Daniel Pink
Act of Kindness
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Born for Love: Why Empathy Is Essential and Endangered by Maia Szalavitz and Bruce D. Perry
In a fast paced world where our relationship with our devices is greater than face to face human connection, it has become more challenging to empathize with others. Bruce Perry illustrates how empathy is more important than we may think and discusses how the simple act of practicing empathy can build stronger and healthier relationships.
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Everyday Kindness: An Extra Kind Mile
Aashish Jagini
Columbia, USA
Thoughtful
An Extra Kind Mile
“We often get into situations where we can take the easy path out or put some effort and make it special to someone. Don’t hesitate for the small effort you will have to put in, the result will be worth it.”
Aashish Jagini’s kindness journey began at his restaurant when one day he made a decision that would change his life and many others.
A year ago when Aashish took over the family business, he realized that after parties were hosted in the family’s restaurant, a lot of food remained. He and his family see many people suffering from hunger every day and so when he heard that leftover food was discarded, he was greatly bothered.
Despite it being a bit late in the evening, Aashish picked up the phone and immediately called a few orphanages to see if any of them could pick up the food from his restaurant. Fortunately he found one that was in need of food and also close to the restaurant. But they had no means of transport to collect the food and not nearly enough space to hold so much of it and for a long time.
Aashish didn’t allow this to stop him from the kind act he had set out to perform. He instantly knew that he had to go the extra mile, so he arranged for transport and allowed the orphanage to borrow his vessels.
The next day, Aashish called the orphanage and was touched to hear from the children who were overjoyed to have received such delicious food. At that moment, Aashish decided to make it a tradition and send food every time he could.
Aashish believes that kindness is not a duty or a responsibility but a unique feeling that makes you happier as you share it.