The Daily Kindness Digest #1613
Kindness Quote
“The health of your brain is much more about your actions than your age.”
Dr. Daniel Amen
Act of Kindness
Allow your employees to leave a half hour early one day as a surprise. We all know what it’s like to feel as though there aren’t enough hours in the day. A half hour can afford them the opportunity to run an errand or spend some extra time with their family.
Positive Affirmation
Today I will remember to not fret over the small things because a better and more positive change in my life may be right around the corner!
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The Daily Kindness Digest #1612
Kindness Quote
“No matter who you are, no matter what you did, no matter where you’ve come from, you can always change, become a better version of yourself.”
Madonna
Act of Kindness
Give EXTRA LONG hugs to the ones who matter most. You never know what someone could be going through, so let the people you care about know you love them!
Positive Affirmation
Today I will remind myself that the sky is the limit for my dreams and I am in control of what those dreams are and how I will reach them!
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The Daily Kindness Digest #1611
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.”
Show That You Care
Central Bus Station in Jerusalem this evening: I could sense that something was up.
I wasn’t sure how old she was: still in high school or perhaps older. She seemed troubled, not focused on her surroundings.
I approached her without making it dramatic. I asked her if she was alright. She clearly was relieved to have the opportunity to express herself.
She said she was running away from home. She had a knapsack, but it wasn’t all that large.
She said that she was getting on the bus about to leave for the Jordan Valley. It was soon departing from the platform next to where my bus to Beit Shemesh picks up passengers.
Then she didn’t want to talk anymore. She said she was going to get a snack.
That gave me the opportunity to board her bus. The door was still closed. Only the driver was inside. I knocked on the door. He let me in.
I told him about one of his passengers about to get on. I described what she looked like and said she would be carrying a knapsack.
He thanked me and told me that he’s been through this before, situations in which he got in touch with social workers or medical personnel. There was even one time, he said, when in coordination with all sides including the runaway youth himself, he drove the teen back to Jerusalem after finishing the route to the Jordan Valley.
“We bus drivers have to be many things,” he explained. “Sometimes it’s just showing someone who is troubled that you care.
“Then he asked me: “How did you figure out that something wasn’t right regarding this girl?”
“Just a hunch,” I said. To which he replied: “You could be a bus driver.”
Praying that it worked out well tonight.
~ David Jablinowitz
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Kindness Quote
“Look within, for within is the wellspring of virtue, which will not cease flowing, if you cease not from digging.”
Marcus Aurelius
Act of Kindness
Use your voice! Stick up for someone who isn’t present, give a genuine compliment and use your manners.
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 #1610
Kindness Quote
“Change is your friend not your foe, change is a brilliant opportunity to grow.”
Simon T. Bailey
Act of Kindness
Comment on the webpage or FB page of someone 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
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 #1609
Kindness Quote
“When you stop living your life based on what others think of you real life begins. At that moment, you will finally see the door of self acceptance opened.”
Shannon L. Alder
Act of Kindness
Reach out to an old friend and reminisce about a time you both shared together. Memories can recreate special moments!
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 #1608
Kindness Quote
“As human beings, our greatness lies not so much in being able to remake the world – that is the myth of the atomic age – as in being able to remake ourselves.”
Mahatma Gandhi
Act of Kindness
Put together a writing kit with stationery, envelopes, stamps and pens to give to people in a hospital or nursing home. It could be used for journaling or writing notes to loved ones!
Positive Affirmation
Today I am not afraid to fail! I will internalize and embrace the idea that failure is not the absence of success; it’s success in progress.
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The Daily Kindness Digest #1607
Kindness Quote
“Create the highest grandest vision possible for your life, because you become what you believe.”
Oprah Winfrey
Act of Kindness
Treat the person in line behind you to a coffee today. It will be money well spent!
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 #1606
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.”
We Are All One People
The bus was filling up. A soldier gets on. Looks around and sees that there aren’t many seats available.
He sits down next to a haredi high school student. She is reviewing some religious studies. I can’t see for sure what subject, but the soldier is showing interest.
The student has a different idea. She closes her notebook and takes out a math book of some sort, and asks the soldier for help.
This leads to a broader discussion between the two of them. He agrees that he should know more about religious studies. She acknowledges that her parents don’t know some of the secular subjects “as well as they should,” though she maintains that the situation is changing in her sector.
He helps her with her math; she reviews for him yesterday’s weekly Torah portion, which she notes “continues from previous weeks to deal with interpersonal relationships and therefore should speak” to the soldier.
Toward the end of the bus ride, he asks about her high school; she asks about what he does in the IDF.
As we all get off, he says to her: “Thank you for sharing your world with me.” She replies: “We are all one people.”
~ 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
“In order to carry a positive action, we must develop here a positive vision.”
Dalai Lama
Act of Kindness
Email a link that would interest a friend and share it with them. What a great way to show someone that you’re thinking of them and share similar interests!
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 #1604
Kindness Quote
“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
Act of Kindness
Be kind to yourself today! Doing good comes from feeling good so treat yourself to a hot chocolate, book, a massage, or take an extra 10 minutes during your lunch hour. You deserve it!
Positive Affirmation
Today I will remember that sometimes you have to have a little fun when it comes to taking a big jump in life!
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The Daily Kindness Digest #1605
Kindness Quote
“Your vision will become clear only when you look into your heart. Who looks outside dreams. Who looks inside, awakens.”
Anonymous
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
Today I will take time to do something FUN! It is always important to take some time out to relax and smile!
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The Daily Kindness Digest #1603
Kindness Quote
“Vision without action is merely a dream. Action without vision just passes the time. Vision with action can change the world.”
Joel A. Barker
Act of Kindness
Give up your seat today on your mode of public transportation simply to make someone else’s commute more pleasant today.
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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The Daily Kindness Digest #1602
Kindness Quote
“You need to be aware of what others are doing, applaud their efforts, acknowledge their successes, and encourage them in their pursuits. When we all help one another, everybody wins.”
Jim Stovall
Act of Kindness
Text or call a friend ‘just because’ and tell him/her how grateful you are for your friendship.
Positive Affirmation
I remember that there is a place inside me that is uniquely my own. In here are the memories and emotions that I cherish. They are mine to access whenever I please and they keep me strong when I face difficulties.
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The Daily Kindness Digest #1601
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.”
Language of Kindness
Bus stop: Woman gets up and asks a standing soldier to please take her seat. She’s with two small children.
“Your week will be harder than mine,” the mom says to the soldier. Soldier looks at the small children, and retorts: “I remember when I was that age. I’m not sure my week will be harder than yours.”
Mom insists. Soldier sits down.
Turns out he’s a lone soldier from France. He makes a WhatsApp video call to his family and tells them about the kind gesture the Israeli mom just made at the bus stop.
The mom doesn’t speak French. (Neither do I.)
But apparently he told his family that Israelis are so kind to their soldiers. The family back in France responds with all sorts of praises to the woman for taking care of their son/brother even as they are so far away.
The language that all of us understood was when the soldier’s family, his parents and a couple of younger siblings, applauded, saluted the woman at the bus stop, and threw kisses to her.
She threw kisses to them and saluted them. “Kisses are an international language,” she shouted back as the soldier translated to his family.
Another internationally-known language: “Shalom!” they shouted at each other.
~ 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
“Find a group of people who challenge and inspire you, spend a lot of time with them, and it will change your life.”
Amy Poehler
Act of Kindness
Take the time to give a genuine smile to at least 5 strangers today. You will be amazed how one smile can turn someone’s day around!
Positive Affirmation
Today I will be PATIENT. Everything I need will come to me in time. I will not worry about what I cannot control right now.
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The Daily Kindness Digest #1600
Kindness Quote
“No one can whistle a symphony. It takes a whole orchestra to play it.”
H.E. Luccock
Act of Kindness
Today take yourself to your favorite spot. This place should have the power to restore you to your calm self, and recharge your batteries. Go there, and let every one of your senses take its fill.
Positive Affirmation
Today I will resist COMPARING my life accomplishments with everyone else’s. It’s time to embrace just how awesome I am!
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The Daily Kindness Digest #1599
Kindness Quote
“It is literally true that you can succeed best and quickest by helping others to succeed.”
Napoleon Hill
Act of Kindness
Spend some time with a veteran and let them know how much you appreciate their courage. Receiving a bit of appreciation and acknowledgment is essential to the upkeep of the human spirit.
Positive Affirmation
Today I will show no FEAR. I am ready to take on the day and I know that I am headed for greatness!