The Daily Kindness Digest #1624
Kindness Quote
“Everyone has inside of him a piece of good news. The good news is that you don’t know how great you can be! How much you can love! What you can accomplish! And what your potential is!”
Anne Frank
Act of Kindness
Give your dog or cat some extra love today. Our furry friends are such great examples of unconditional love!
Positive Affirmation
Today I will remember that everything is POSSIBLE when you BELIEVE!
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The Daily Kindness Digest #1623
Kindness Quote
“Learning how to be still, to really be still and let life happen—that stillness becomes a radiance.”
Morgan Freeman
Act of Kindness
Bring some cake, chocolates, flowers etc. to an old age home nearby, or an older relative. They may like the gift, but they’ll appreciate the visit even more!
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 #1622
Kindness Quote
“In a gentle way, you can shake the world.”
Mahatma Gandhi
Act of Kindness
Post inspirational notes around your office or classroom, you never know who might be in need of some kind words today.
Positive Affirmation
Today I will remember to love and accept myself exactly as I am now. I am the only person who determines what I am worth.
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The Daily Kindness Digest #1621
Motivation Monday's
Life Vest Inside has had the very good fortune of finding writers willing to share their Kindness Stories with us. One of our special recurring writers is David Jablinowitz, Op-Ed Editor at Jerusalem Post, who is famous for his “bus stories.”
The Kind Bus Driver
And then this happened…It’s my first ride back on the bus after a week-plus away due to my mother’s passing. Beautiful morning. Nice scenery outside the bus window.
A friend was taking the bus as well. I told her it was nice that it worked out that we’d meet. Another friend called me right after I got on the bus. I was grateful that he was checking up on me.
And then… the bus broke down.
“Is this the new era of my bus rides?” I thought to myself.
But we made it. A second bus picked us up, completing the ride from Beit Shemesh to Jerusalem.
And then in Jerusalem – I’m off the bus, walking near the entrance to the city, which is backed up with traffic. A bus is standing still at an intersection. A younger woman is helping an older woman cross the street. The older woman has a walking stick. The younger woman is carrying a package for her.
The bus driver opens his door. “I’m off duty,” he says to the two women. “Can I take you somewhere?
“The older woman has a great retort: “Even I, with my stick, can get to where I have to go faster by walking than by going with you in this traffic.”
Driver: “But you remind me of my mother, of blessed memory. She passed away last year. The traffic will clear up. If you don’t mind, I’ll be happy to take you.”
The older woman agrees. The younger woman goes off on her way.
Meanwhile, a fourth-grader is running by. He hears the conversation and decides to join the get-together. “I’m late for school; can you drive me also?”
Driver doesn’t agree. But the woman says: “Hold my package and you can join the ride.”
The driver, woman, and fourth-grader are all aboard. The traffic starts moving.
And I go to the office, thinking of the driver who lost his mother last year. She must be proud of her son helping an older person even as he was supposed to be on a break from his work shift.
~ David Jablinowitz
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Kindness Quote
“Not having the best situation, but seeing the best in your situation is the key to happiness.”
Marie Forleo
Act of Kindness
Surprise a friend and bring them to his or her favorite place!
Positive Affirmation
Today I will focus less on pointing out the bad things that happen and focus more on the good. Positivity only brings more happiness.
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The Kindness Flash #62
This month’s theme: VISION
Articles of the Month
7 Steps to Turn Your Vision into Action – While vision boards and vision exercises help us unconsciously align our activities to achieve our goals, success also takes purposeful seven (plus) things you can do to move vision from the realm of imagination to reality.
Turning Vision into Reality – You must communicate your vision in such a way that it inspires excitement that leads to action. It is the job of an authentic leader to communicate their vision in such a way that people can translate it into reality.
“Vision without action is merely a dream. Action without vision just passes the time. Vision with action can change the world.”
Joel A. Barker
“You’ve got to think about big things while you’re doing small things so that all the small things go in the right direction.”
Alvin Toffler
“In order to carry out a positive action, we must develop a positive vision.”
Dalai Lama
Act of Kindness
It takes courage to create a vision and even more courage to act on it. Ruthless commitment is required. But compassion is also required, because when you take risks, mistakes will happen, by yourself and others. Rather than asking, “who is to blame?” ask “what can we learn?” Learn from mistakes and keep moving forward.
Question of the Month
What’s the coolest thing you’ve always wanted to try but haven’t done? Share here or in the comments below.
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Photo of the Month
Share one piece of advice on how you successfully move from your current reality to your desired future. Share your thoughts.
Songs of the Month
A song about acceptance, tolerance, and celebrating differences.
This song is urging people to love one another, and questioning why so much hate exists in the world, this song remains relevant more than one decade later, a pertinent reminder that we should extend love to people of all races and religions.
This song about equality is an anthem that has inspired so many to fight for peace and love. Lennon sings about his belief that we are all one people and that we do not have to be divided by borders or religions.
Videos of the Month
Cole Blakeway, a messy ten-year-old, teaches us the value of celebrating differences as he describes his beautiful friendship with Steven, a 44-year-old man with Autism.
An inspiring video about love and tolerance
A deaf girl comes across a boy who is paralyzed from the waist-down, but neither of them know about each other’s differences.
Books of the Month
Far from the Tree – Laurie Calkhoven – Far from the Tree explores how people who love each other must struggle to accept each other—a theme in every family’s life.
Living The Five Skills of Tolerance – Scott Warrick – This book does not focus on what makes us all different. It focuses on what we all have in common and how we all need to treat each other on an individual basis as human beings. The Five Skills of Tolerance form the roadmap that helps US ALL evolve into 21st century human beings and build a better world.
The Psychology of Tolerance in Times of Uncertainty – Malgorzata Kossowska – This unique book lays out the motivational basis for tolerance, the most important underlying factor that shapes people’s social attitudes and determines our ability to get along with others.
One of These Is Not Like the Others – Barney Saltzberg – Even though one of these is not like the others, that’s just fine with these friends…because it’s how they rock and roll. Cute illustrations show friend groups with one different-looking friend.
We’re Different, We’re the Same – Bobbi Kates – Noses look different but they’re the same, too, because they breathe and sniff. Sesame Street characters show kids that no matter how things look on the outside, we’re also the same on the inside.
Just Like Brothers – Elizabeth Baguley – Lush illustrations and lyrical text tell the redemptive story of two different creatures who come together in friendship despite warnings from their parents. Because sometimes people judge negatively when someone is different.
The Daily Kindness Digest #1620
Kindness Quote
“I’m not going to continue knocking that old door that doesn’t open for me. I’m going to create my own door and walk through that.”
Ava DuVernay
Act of Kindness
Leave a couple of extra stamps at the stamp machine at the post office with a note inviting people to use them. It nice knowing that someone you don’t even know had you in mind.
Positive Affirmation
Today I will remember to follow my heart. It’s from deep down inside our hearts that the best decisions and intuition comes from.
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The Daily Kindness Digest #1619
Kindness Quote
“No matter what people tell you, words and ideas can change the world.”
Robin Williams
Act of Kindness
Smile at yourself in the mirror for 15 seconds! DANG, you are gorgeous!
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 #1618
Kindness Quote
“What lies behind you and what lies in front of you, pales in comparison to what lies inside of you.”
Ralph Waldo Emerson
Act of Kindness
Sign up to volunteer for an upcoming event or cause that is near and dear to your heart. Not only will this help someone else, but it’ll make you feel good too!
Positive Affirmation
Today I will cherish a special moment with someone I love. No matter how small it might be, the moment will always be important and memorable!
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The Daily Kindness Digest #1617
Kindness Quote
“You can be everything. You can be the infinite amount of things that people are.”
Kesha
Act of Kindness
Call your siblings today and let them know how much you love having them in your life! If you are an only child, call a cousin or close friend. The older we get the more we can appreciate those who knew us back when.
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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School Testimonial 4
"Dance for Kindness is the incontestable proof that Kindness is our common denominator and the solution for a happy future for mankind."
Constantin Păun, DFK Group Leader, Transilvania Brasov, Romania
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"I can't put into words the impact DFK has had on me. This is what kindness does to you, it takes you by surprise and leaves you spellbound. Dance for Kindness was magical. Kindness can make anything happen if you believe in it and just give into it."
Nisha Ravi, Bangalore, India
School Testimonial 2
"Dance for Kindness is amazing in that all ages of students, plus parents, staff, and teachers get involved! It doesn't stop there, it brings energy to the local community."
Julie Garner, co-leader, Shenzhen, China
School Testimonial 1
"This was far more than a “dance” for my students and me, but a unifying experience that has drawn my students, school and community closer together. Dance for Kindness will be a fixture in my community for years to come!"
Jason Hattrick, DFK Group Leader, Vancouver, Washington, USA
The Daily Kindness Digest #1616
Motivation Monday's
Life Vest Inside has had the very good fortune of finding writers willing to share their Kindness Stories with us. One of our special recurring writers is David Jablinowitz, Op-Ed Editor at Jerusalem Post, who is famous for his “bus stories.”
The Blessing of a Bride-To-Be
I was taking a walk just now. A young woman is excitingly telling her friends with whom she is eating outdoors at a restaurant that she’s just become engaged to marry.
I walk by and look toward the commotion. They explain and ask if I’ll take a photo instead of the selfie they were trying.
I oblige. One of the friends asks me: “Is that a mourning beard?”
I nod. The bride-to-be then responds by putting her hands on my head, and blesses me: “May you celebrate many happy occasions!”
She adds: “You know that when a woman getting married gives you a blessing, it always comes true.”
~ David Jablinowitz
Finding yourself inspired to share your kindness story? Please submit it HERE – you can share via text, audio or video. Our editor will look it over! You may see your writing in a future issue of The Daily Kind!
Kindness Quote
“Do not allow people to dim your shine because they are blinded. Tell them to put some sunglasses on.”
Lady Gaga
Act of Kindness
Check on a friend today who may need some attention. We all need a reminder sometimes that someone out there really does care.
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 #1615
Kindness Quote
“Change will not come if we wait for some other person or some other time. We are the ones we’ve been waiting for. We are the change that we seek.”
Barack Obama
Act of Kindness
Randomly scroll through your Facebook contacts, pick a name, and send them something (movie tickets, thank you card, your favorite book, etc.). You just may rekindle a friendship or begin a new one.
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 #1614
Kindness Quote
“Have the courage to follow your heart and intuition. They somehow already know what you truly want to become. Everything else is secondary.”
Steve Jobs
Act of Kindness
Offer to run an errand for someone. Something so simple, but to the person you are assisting it can be just what they needed.
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.