The Daily Kindness Digest #1760
Kindness Quote
“No one is useless in this world who lightens the burdens of another.”
Charles Dickens
Act of Kindness
Out running errands? Ring a couple of friends or family members to ask if they need something while you’re out.
Positive Affirmation
Today I dream bigger than I did yesterday! Dreams are the start of making things happen, nothing is impossible as long as you believe!
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The Daily Kindness Digest #1759
Kindness Quote
“Only a life lived for others is a life worthwhile.”
Albert Einstein
Act of Kindness
Stop by your local police or fire department to drop off some deliciously baked homemade cookies. Thank them for all the work they do for your community.
Positive Affirmation
Today I am patient and calm. I greet the day and all it brings with ease.
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The Daily Kindness Digest #1758
Kindness Quote
“Feeling gratitude, and not expressing it, is like wrapping a present and not giving it.”
William Arthur Ward
Act of Kindness
Visit your old school and pop in on a former teacher that impacted your life. Let them know how they’ve positively influenced you for the better and remind them how awesome they are.
Positive Affirmation
Today I am grateful! I have so many blessings to count that I don’t even know where to begin!
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The Daily Kindness Digest #1757
Kindness Quote
“We never know the worth of water till the well is dry.”
Thomas Fuller
Act of Kindness
Take a shorter shower today or start becoming more mindful of how long you let the water run while brushing your teeth.
Positive Affirmation
Today I show up for every single moment knowing that I meant to be here.
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The Kindness Flash #66
This month’s theme: PURPOSE
Articles of the Month
We Can Have More Than One Purpose In Life – There really is no set formula when it comes to finding your purpose. Your life is giving you clues all the time for the purpose you were put on our wonderful planet, all you have to do is find it and go after it like your life depends on it, because it does.
Life purpose: The inspiration you need to find your drive – You can’t discover the meaning of life if you never try new things. Don’t be afraid to shake things up and get out of your routine. By doing so, you’ll be committing to a goal that will fill your future with meaning and happiness — and that’s something to be proud of.
“The purpose of life is not to be happy. It is to be useful, to be honorable, to be compassionate, to have it make some difference that you have lived and lived well.”
Ralph Waldo Emerson
“The mystery of human existence lies not in just staying alive, but in finding something to live for.”
Fyodor Dostoyevsky
If you have a strong purpose in life, you don’t have to be pushed. Your passion will drive you there.
Roy T. Bennett
Act of Kindness
Visualize what a good life would look like for you. Would you want to help others? Live your life in another place? Have another career? Then, think about realistic ways you would achieve those ideas. Connect them to your core values and think about the lifestyle you’d live with these in mind.
Question of the Month
What gives meaning to your life? Share your thoughts.
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Photo of the Month
How does this picture represent purpose? Share your thoughts!
Songs of the Month
Your hero’s journey is an unwritten adventure story. All you have to do is say YES when the Call to Adventure arrives.
Through your journey, the laws of physics and culture will threaten to drag you down, but if you listen to the quiet still voice within, you’ll likely hear the call of something larger drawing you into sacred service. You may have to break some rules, but if you can muster up the moxie to do so, magic is likely to follow.
Your calling doesn’t have to be grand. You don’t have to write a book, give a TED Talk, or start a nonprofit — it’s enough to simply choose to practice love and compassion in the world.
Videos of the Month
Finding your purpose can sometimes take a while, but when you have the right person to help you realize what’s in you, you’ll see it was right in front of you all along!
The Japanese invented a philosophy named Ikigai, which stands for ‘reason for being’, Ikigai can help us to determine what it is, that we want to wake up for in the morning.
Books of the Month
Man’s Search for Meaning – Viktor E. Frankl – The human is a pleasure-seeking creature, but you’ll never find your passion and purpose by allowing pleasure to determine the course of your life. “Man’s Search for Meaning” is not only a book on how to find your life’s purpose but also a book on how to overcome adversity, hardship, and feel free no matter the circumstances of your life.
The Last Lecture – Randy Pausch, Jeffrey Zaslow – What would you do with your life if you knew when it would end? Would you change your life for the better? Would you start living and seizing every moment? Trivial things surround us; and sometimes, we lose valuable time with those things without realizing that life, no matter how long it is, always feels too short.
The Untethered Soul: The Journey Beyond Yourself – Michael A. Singer – The road to finding your passion and purpose must begin by knowing yourself better. Recognizing and appreciating who you are: first, makes you feel you are enough, and second, allows you to take advantage of who you are.
Brave – Svetlana Chmakova – Jensen is living a daily nightmare of being bullied in middle school. In his head, he is the hero that rules the day when the bullying happens, but, in reality, he doesn’t do anything when mean kids call him fat, ugly, and dumb. Many kids can relate to the events that occur in this charming and optimistic graphic novel where (spoiler alert) the good guy prevails.
Thomas Discovers The Purpose Of Life – Nerissa Marie – A positive inspirational story encouraging your child to live a confident happy life. Thomas is a remarkable boy who questions the meaning of life. This leads him on a journey of self-discovery, where he makes new friends and discovers his life purpose.
Thelma the Unicorn – Aaron Blabey – Thelma, a farm horse, has one passionate dream: she wants to be a unicorn. So when she gets a chance to be one, she goes for it with enthusiasm and commitment. Unfortunately, what she soon learns is that being a unicorn isn’t what she thought it would be.
The Daily Kindness Digest #1756
Motivation Monday
Life Vest Inside has had the very good fortune of finding writers willing to share their Kindness Stories/Articles with us. One of our special recurring writers is David Jablinowitz, Op-Ed Editor at Jerusalem Post, who is famous for his “bus stories.”
A Message of Kindness from France
Bonjour from France to every dear reader.
I work as a garbageman to collect trash bags. Last Friday a lady couldn’t go down with her bag because of a leg surgery she had. She waited for us early in the morning. So at her balcony she asked me to take her bag and was sorry to throw it to me because of a recent surgery. In order to encourage her, I wrote her a letter and put it in her mailbox, encouraging her to be strong and courageous. She is a great person as well as her relatives and loved ones.
I wish you all the best and you will soon get 1,000 letters of acts of kindness. Always spread kindness to the whole world. Be strong and courageous! Keep on opening your great heart and giving to people. Keep on smiling and judging you and everyone favorably!
Good tidings and deliveries!
~ Jean-Charles Angot
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Kindness Quote
“Nobody made a greater mistake than he who did nothing because he could only do a little.”
Edmund Burke
Act of Kindness
In-box reaching record highs? Resolve to get to zero.
Positive Affirmation
Today I don’t let others tell me how to live. I will live the way I know I should, and do what makes ME happy!
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The Daily Kindness Digest #1755
Kindness Quote
“It is not hard to make decisions when you know what your values are.”
Roy Disney
Act of Kindness
Next time you’re faced with the choice to purchase an item that may have been stolen or pirated, overcome your inclination. No one will know the internal struggle you faced, but you will, and you’ll have grown because of it.
Positive Affirmation
Today I am proactive. Everything I do is a step in the right direction.
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The Daily Kindness Digest #1754
Kindness Quote
“You are worth more than the value you have placed on yourself.”
The Amity Affliction
Act of Kindness
Treat yourself to an extra-long hot shower or bubble bath. Enjoy that slice of cake that you pass by every day. Splurge on an item you have been saving up for.
Positive Affirmation
Today I REMEMBER everything I have been through to get me to this moment. This is exactly where I am supposed to be.
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The Daily Kindness Digest #1753
Kindness Quote
“Act as if what you do makes a difference. It does.”
William James
Act of Kindness
Out for dinner? Pull out the chair for your guest. Date or not, it simply shows a bit of extra thought and concern.
Positive Affirmation
Today I am full of energy! Nothing can stop me from reaching my goals.
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The Daily Kindness Digest #1752
Kindness Quote
“There is nothing so rewarding as to make people realize that they are worthwhile in this world.”
Bob Anderson
Act of Kindness
Open your eyes! There is something unique and special within each person you meet, from the president of the company to the mail attendant. See the beauty beyond the titles.
Positive Affirmation
I abandon my old habits and take up new, more positive ones. I strive to be the change I want to see.
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The Daily Kindness Digest #1751
Motivation Monday
Life Vest Inside has had the very good fortune of finding writers willing to share their Kindness Stories/Articles with us. One of our special recurring writers is David Jablinowitz, Op-Ed Editor at Jerusalem Post, who is famous for his “bus stories.”
THERE IS GOODNESS IN EVERYONE
I must confess that I shed a tear.
On the bus this morning, a younger woman gave an older woman her sweater because the older passenger was shivering. She laughed about it.
“I can’t understand this weather. It seemed much warmer when I left the house, but now I’m so cold.
“The two women chatted. “Yes, that’s the fall,” said the younger woman.
“And Beit Shemesh is warmer; now we’re entering Jerusalem.”
And then the younger woman took off her jacket, and then her sweater, and gave the sweater to the older passenger.
“We seem to be the same size,” they said almost in unison.
The older woman felt bad but was grateful. The younger woman responded: “That’s okay; it warms my heart to know I can make you warmer.
“I was watching this story unfold, and then I looked out the window. We had just arrived across from the bus stop at the entrance to Jerusalem where Wednesday’s bombing took place, and which has now claimed a second life.
And I said to the younger woman: “Your good deed shows the good in the world which can eradicate the hatred that happened there right across the street last week.
“She thanked me for my words, and she too shed a tear.
~ David Jablinowitz
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Kindness Quote
“The most exquisite pleasure is giving pleasure to others.”
Jean de La Bruyère
Act of Kindness
Treat a stranger to a pizza. Perhaps enjoy it together.
Positive Affirmation
Today I appreciate and see the beauty in difference. I am unique!
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The Daily Kindness Digest #1750
Kindness Quote
“A teacher affects eternity; he can never tell where his influence stops.”
Henry Adams
Act of Kindness
Send a letter of appreciation to your child’s teacher or one of your former teachers.
Positive Affirmation
Today fear is just a thought. It is not based in reality, and it does not control my actions.
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The Daily Kindness Digest #1749
Kindness Quote
“The measure of who we are is what we do with what we have.”
Vince Lombardi
Act of Kindness
Bring reusable bags with you to the grocery store.
Positive Affirmation
Today I am optimistic. I will overcome the challenges that come my way.
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The Daily Kindness Digest #1748
Kindness Quote
“The more tranquil a man becomes, the greater is his success, his influence, his power for good. Calmness of mind is one of the beautiful jewels of wisdom.”
James Allen
Act of Kindness
Use your indoor voice.
Positive Affirmation
Today I am RADIANT! Nothing can dim my gleaming rays of positivity!
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The Daily Kindness Digest #1747
Kindness Quote
“I’ve learned that you shouldn’t go through life with a catcher’s mitt on both hands. You need to be able to throw something back.”
Maya Angelou
Act of Kindness
Go through your closet and wear something that a loved one bought you. (Even the funny-looking holiday sweater from Grandma!) Send them a picture with the words “Thank you!”
Positive Affirmation
Today I am not afraid of feeling alone. I can find comfort in myself and peace in the quiet moments.
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The Daily Kindness Digest #1746
Motivation Monday
Life Vest Inside has had the very good fortune of finding writers willing to share their Kindness Stories/Articles with us. One of our special recurring writers is David Jablinowitz, Op-Ed Editor at Jerusalem Post, who is famous for his “bus stories.”
SPREAD YOUR KINDNESS
One day we were walking down the street and we saw a man and a woman with their baby. They were asking for money and so we gave them some money, about 35 dollars. They said “thank you so much, you don’t know how much we needed that.” We left and the next day we saw them at a store buying food. We came up to them and said “spread your kindness!”
~ Scarlett Lee
Finding yourself inspired to share your kindness story/article? 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
“Be patient and understanding. Life is too short to be vengeful or malicious.”
Phillips Brooks
Act of Kindness
Send a small gift, write a handwritten note, or make a call to a family member you’ve been out of touch with or fighting with. It’s not always about who’s right or wrong.
Positive Affirmation
Today I APPRECIATE all that life has given me! I have so many wonderful people, experiences and things that I would not trade for all the world.