The Daily Kindness Digest #1169
Kindness Quote
“I’ve begun to realize that you can listen to silence and learn from it. It has a quality and a dimension all its own.”
Chaim Potok
Act of Kindness
Take the time to reflect. Begin your day with a private moment of silence.
Positive Affirmation
Today I reflect on who I am and what I represent.
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The Daily Kindness Digest #1168
Kindness Quote
“The weak can never forgive. Forgiveness is the attribute of the strong.”
Mahatma Gandhi
Act of Kindness
Forgive and take a baby step to let go of the pain that someone has caused you. No, it’s not easy—but it’s necessary in order to make room for the good things that life has in store for you. Fill your heart with love, and there will be no more room to hate.
Positive Affirmation
Today I am forgiving. Instead of holding on to pain and anger, I forgive those who may have wronged me.
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The Daily Kindness Digest #1167
Kindness Quote
“As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them.”
John F. Kennedy
Act of Kindness
Take time to thank a strong, powerful woman in your life that has had a positive influence on you.
Positive Affirmation
Today I live and breathe gratitude. People like to feel appreciated and today I acknowledge their kindness.
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The Daily Kindness Digest #1166
Kindness Quote
“As we look ahead into the next century, leaders will be those who empower others.”
Bill Gates
Act of Kindness
Make a business introduction for a friend or fellow colleague.
Positive Affirmation
Today I will use my words to share kindness and empower others.
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The Daily Kindness Digest #1165
Kindness Quote
“Happiness is a by-product of an effort to make someone else happy.”
Gretta Brooker Palmer
Act of Kindness
Write a touching, inspiring note and leave it on someone’s windshield. A few kind words from a complete stranger can be the dose of kindness they were looking for.
Positive Affirmation
Today I will SMILE. Studies show that our facial expressions may actually affect our mood. Therefore, today is all about being happy!
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The Kindness Flash #46
This month’s theme: LOYALTY
Reflections
“If put to the pinch, an ounce of loyalty is worth a pound of cleverness.” ~Elbert Hubbard
When I sat down and began thinking about the theme for this month – LOYALTY – oddly enough, one specific scene from Forrest Gump popped into my mind. For those of you who have never watched this incredibly impactful film, it’s worth taking 2 hours and 22 minutes to watch ASAP.
In this short scene, Forrest Gump is a soldier in the Vietnam war when his unit is attacked. Read More >>
Articles of the Month
15 Surprising Things I Have Learned About Loyalty – Loyalty is a critically important ingredient in both our business and our personal lives. Are you doing enough to create more loyalty in your work and life?
5 Qualities of a Loyal Relationship – Loyalty is an essential quality in any close relationship. When your person is loyal, it’s a strong assurance of another person. Whether it be in work, business, family, friendship or a relationship, loyalty builds from specific characteristics.
“If put to the pinch, an ounce of loyalty is worth a pound of cleverness.”
Elbert Hubbard
“Within the hearts of men, loyalty and consideration are esteemed greater than success.”
Bryant H. McGill
“You cannot buy loyalty; you cannot buy the devotion of hearts, minds, and souls. You have to earn these things.”
Clarence Francis
Act of Kindness
Loyalty is one’s ability to stick with people through the good times and the bad. Loyalty is a choice and one that we get to choose every day at every moment. Will we only look out for our own self interest? Or will the choices we make be based on integrity and staying true to who we are and what we know to be right. Over this month, adapt a mindset of loyalty. Show loyalty to friends, family, and loved one by being honest, trustworthy, supportive, and generous. But remember to always maintain healthy boundaries with those around you so you can be loyal to them in a productive way.
Question of the Month
Share here or in the comments below – a time when someone showed you loyalty.
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Photo of the Month
Does this picture represent loyalty? Why or why not? Share.
Songs of the Month
Loyalty shows its face when we are in the midst of challenges that we never expected.
“When you’re not strong, I’ll be your friend. I’ll help you carry on.” We’ve all had times when we’ve felt like we don’t have the strength to go on, to push through. It’s precisely in those moments of hardship when loyalty and friendship are needed most. Be that someone that someone can lean on.
Videos of the Month
You know it when you see it. It stands out. It’s what we all want. Once you experience it you know you never want to be without it… loyalty.
Books of the Month
The Namesake – Jhumpa Lahiri – Lahiri’s novel provides an accurate portrait of coming to terms with who we are (and making sacrifices along the way). Gogol Ganguli undergoes a classic tale of assimilation and how to draw lines between his Indian heritage and the American life beckoning him.
The Slap – Christos Tsiolkas – The Slap shows how a single action can change the way people think about how they live, what they want, and what they believe forever.
The Priory of the Orange Tree – Samantha Shannon – This book inspires us to be brave, to be loyal, and most of all, to be true to ourselves.
Being Loyal Is Cool – Sonia Mehta – Nicky and Noni are a bit thoughtless sometimes. They even forget to be loyal to their best friend, Jojo. But Jojo doesn’t hold it against them. What does he do? And what do Nicky and Noni learn?
Fred Stays With Me! – Nancy Coffelt – Fred Stays with Me expresses and addresses a child’s concerns, highlights the friendship between child and pet, presents a common ground for parents, and resolves conflict in a positive way.
A Sick Day for Amos McGee – Philip C. Stead – Friends come in all sorts of shapes and sizes. In Amos McGee’s case, all sorts of species, too! Every day he spends a little bit of time with each of his friends at the zoo, running races with the tortoise, keeping the shy penguin company, and even reading bedtime stories to the owl. But when Amos is too sick to make it to the zoo, his animal friends decide it’s time they returned the favor.
Reflections on Loyalty
“If put to the pinch, an ounce of loyalty is worth a pound of cleverness.” ~Elbert Hubbard
When I sat down and began thinking about the theme for this month – LOYALTY – oddly enough, one specific scene from Forrest Gump popped into my mind. For those of you who have never watched this incredibly impactful film, it’s worth taking 2 hours and 22 minutes to watch ASAP.
In this short scene, Forrest Gump is a soldier in the Vietnam war when his unit is attacked. Forrest began running to escape the bombshells and suddenly he realized that he was the only one who made it to safety. Instead of sitting down, resting, processing what took place – Forrest courageously ran back into the woods in hopes of finding his good friend Bubba. Each time he ran into the flames and danger, he found another wounded soldier calling out for help. One by one he carried them to safety. The danger had now become imminent, but Forrest had only one thing on his mind – his friend Bubba. Bubba had always been loyal to Forrest and so he wouldn’t think of leaving him to die regardless of how impossible the situation seemed. He ran back in for the last time and found his good friend had been shot. He picked him up and ran as fast he could to bring him to safety. Although Bubba didn’t make it, Forrest remained loyal to him until the very end. Thinking back on his friend dying, Forrest said, “Bubba was my best good friend and even I know that ain’t something you can find just around the corner.”
Loyalty doesn’t mean you need to sacrifice your life for another. Rather, loyalty is your ability to show up for people, not only when it’s convenient for you, but when it’s needed; in those times where others may turn a blind eye or turn their back. Loyalty doesn’t make excuses but rather stands true and places integrity at the forefront.
Finding someone who is loyal to you as you are to them isn’t a simple task. However, by living loyalty you will draw to yourself others who hold it to be as important of a virtue as you do.
So, when faced with a choice to be loyal to a friend or to turn a blind eye, what will you choose?
The Daily Kindness Digest #1164
Kindness Quote
“We cannot live only for ourselves. A thousand fibers connect us with our fellow men.”
Herman Melville
Act of Kindness
Greet the maintenance staff in your school and thank them for a job well done. Find out their names (they are super awesome—you’ll see!).
Positive Affirmation
Today I am CONNECTED to all those around me and I will be present in the moment.
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The Daily Kindness Digest #1163
Kindness Quote
“Life is truly a reflection of what we allow ourselves to see and be.”
Trudy Symeonakis Vesotsky
Act of Kindness
Plan a day trip to a local park, garden, or forest. There’s more nature close by than you may realize.
Positive Affirmation
Today I will remind myself that it is OK for me to take a step back to rest and reflect. I am better for it!
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The Daily Kindness Digest #1162
Kindness Quote
“The soul’s smile is found in the eyes’ twinkle.”
Anna Pereira
Act of Kindness
Make an effort to look people in the eye when you’re talking to them. Give them your full attention.
Positive Affirmation
Today I will remember to appreciate all of the beautiful things I see in the world. I will open my eyes up and find the silver lining in every situation.
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The Daily Kindness Digest #1161
Kindness Quote
“Happiness is not something ready-made. It comes from your own actions.”
The Dalai Lama
Act of Kindness
Plan an extra special surprise for a friend’s birthday.
Positive Affirmation
Today I am IN CONTROL. That’s because I know if anything should get me down, I can do an act of kindness and it will restore me to happiness.
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The Daily Kindness Digest #1160
Kindness Quote
“Never worry about numbers. Help one person at a time, and always start with the person nearest you.”
Mother Teresa
Act of Kindness
Call a family member and ask if they need some help running errands. Parking can be such a pain; plus, think of all the laughs you’ll have.
Positive Affirmation
Today I am here to SERVE! I will help in any way that I can. There is so much that we can do for each other to make life sweeter for us all.
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The Daily Kindness Digest #1159
Kindness Quote
“A loving heart heals hate.”
Terri Guillemets
Act of Kindness
Be kind to someone who has been unkind today. They often need it the most.
Positive Affirmation
Today I choose thoughtfulness. I am a kindness seeker in every way, shape, and form.
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The Daily Kindness Digest #1158
Kindness Quote
“The world is full of nice people. If you can’t find one, be one.”
Nishan Panwar
Act of Kindness
Switch shifts with a coworker to help accommodate their schedule. You never know what may be going on in their life.
Positive Affirmation
Today I am fearless. I engage with the world in kindness not because I have to but because I want to.
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The Daily Kindness Digest #1157
Kindness Quote
“The great difference between voyages rests not in ships but in the people you meet on them.”
Amelia Burr
Act of Kindness
Vow to make a new friend today.
Positive Affirmation
Today I am friendly. I will go out of my way to smile at people and get to know them. I can never have too many friends!
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The Daily Kindness Digest #1156
Kindness Quote
“Little things seem nothing, but they give peace, like those meadow flowers which individually seem odorless but all together perfume the air.”
Georges Bernanos
Act of Kindness
Offer to drive someone to the airport. What a great way to see them off on their travels.
Positive Affirmation
Today I will remember my innate power to give joy. I will remember that the best thing to do when you feel helpless is to help someone else, and generously give to the world around me.