The Kindness Flash #07

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This month’s theme: ALTRUISM – the selfless desire and passion to help others.

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Everyday Kindness: The Simple Things

As a medical student, Mark sees uplifting and heartwarming moments of kindness, love, and empathy all the time in wards and clinics. But one encounter stood out.

Written By Jewel Fries • Read More >>

Everyday Kindness: Bouquet of Kindness

It’s easy for most of us to go through our day and be able to do something kind for a random person like buying their coffee, holding the door for someone, or just simply paying them a compliment. But for those who are unable to get around easily such as those in nursing homes, they can often feel forgotten.

Written By Soumya John • Read More >>

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Kind Connection: Debbie Hyde

Sharing a smile is natural for Debbie Hyde. Although she has experienced hardships and rejections that would make others stop smiling, Debbie will never stop being her true self.

Read the full interview on the blog >>

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Tyson Crawley, a carpenter from Australia, stopped at a gas station to fill up his car and pick up some iced coffee for his morning drive when he came to the counter and suddenly realized he couldn’t pay his $110 bill!

Tyson pulled out a new credit card and did his best to try and remember the PIN. At that moment the man who was in line before him, came back into the store.

Without hesitation, the man insisted to pay Tyson’s bill. Tyson was absolutely stunned at the man’s generosity and could see that the man wouldn’t back down.

For this kind stranger, it wasn’t about the money or any ulterior motive. It was simply about compassion and kindness for another human being. Something Tyson would soon find out.

After reluctantly letting the stranger pay for his bill, Tyson asked the man for his name and phone number so he could repay him. The man jotted down some words on the receipt, wished Tyson a good day, and went on his way.

Still feeling overwhelmed and grateful, Tyson turned to the attendant and said, “well that doesn’t happen everyday!” He walked out of the gas station and the kind stranger was already gone. As he looked down at the receipt a number was nowhere to be found. It simply said, “John. Pass it on.”

John gifted Tyson with more than a paid bill, he laid the foundation for another amazing kindness transaction to ensue.

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“Don’t ever forget that you’re a citizen of this world, and there are things you can do to lift the human spirit, things that are easy, things that are free, things that you can do every day. Civility, respect, kindness, character.”
~ Aaron Sorkin

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When was the last time you surprised someone with a small, thoughtful gift just because you thought he or she might need it? This month, be mindful of those around you who may be stressed out at work, school or home and surprise them with a personal gift. What a great way to get them through a rough patch.

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Oftentimes we see people going through difficult times and wonder to ourselves if we, as one person, can make a difference. But for some, one person is all they need; one person can mean the world. Share your experience in the comments below of when you lent your support to someone who didn’t expect it! Your story just may inspire many others to do the same.

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You’ve Got A Friend In Me. A personal favorite of mine with its magical way of just making me smile. “You’ve got a friend in me. You got troubles, Then I got them too. There isn’t anything I wouldn’t do for you. We stick together, we can see it through. Cause you’ve got a friend in me.”

 
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This amazing teacher travels 2 to 4 hours every day to teach kids in an unsafe and poverty-stricken neighborhood. Her desire and passion to help her students is incredible!

 
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Ever get bogged down contemplating world issues such as hunger, homelessness and war and think to yourself, “I’m just one person, how can I make a difference?” Peter Singer shows us how each person can give back in their own unique way, making a difference in both their life and the lives of others.

 
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Altruism: The Power of Compassion to Change Yourself and the World by Matthieu Ricard

Matthieu Ricard amazingly shows us how genuine altruistic love can benefit both ourselves and society as a whole. He offers readers practical and inspiring ways to develop their potential for compassion illustrating how altruism can answer the many challenges of our time.

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