The Kindness Box

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Books that encourage kindness

Several - for example -

Use these questions to facilitate thoughtful discussions about kindness in the classroom:

How did the main character show kindness?

Can you think of an alternative ending to the story where kindness prevails?

How would the story change if the main character was unkind?

Can you identify moments where a small act of kindness made a big difference?

How would you feel if you were the character who was treated unkindly?

Can you suggest ways the unkind characters could have acted differently?

What could be the long-term effects of the main character's kindness?

How might the story influence your actions in your real life?

Do you think the characters learned anything about kindness?

How does the story help you understand the importance of kindness?

Explore Thoughtfulness with Picture Books About Kindness

Learn how picture books about kindness are invaluable in teaching students the importance of empathy, compassion, and generosity.

childrenslibrarylady.com

Enjoy!

 

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Ways to Help When Someone You Love Is Depressed

If you are in a relationship with someone who has depression, you are likely struggling with a mix of emotions and lots of questions. For instance, you might wonder:

• What does depression feel like for my partner?
• What can I do to help support them?
• How can I take care of myself?
• Will their symptoms impact our relationship and, if so, how can we navigate any issues together?

All of these questions are normal and it's understandable that you'd want to support your loved one to the best of your ability.

While your questions are valid, it's also important to understand that every person's experience with depression is unique so here are a few things you can do to help your loved one and yourself.

8 Ways to Provide Emotional Support for Your Partner

You can support your loved one by learning everything you can about depression, including its causes, symptoms, and treatments. Ask your partner's doctor for some sources that provide the facts about depression, or do your own search. Start with these reputable sources:

Read more here -

10 Ways to Support a Partner Who’s Depressed

Dealing with depression in a relationship can be challenging, here are 10 tips to help you support a partner who has depression.

www.verywellmind.com

All the best!

 

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If you know someone who is experiencing depression, it can be difficult to know how to best show them support. Focus on letting them know you’re there for them, that they’re not weak, they’re not alone, and that there is hope.

7 Tips to Help You Know What to Say to Someone with Depression

Wondering what to say to someone with depression? Express your concern, listen, but avoid giving advice. Individuals with depression need to know you're there and that you care.

www.healthline.com

 

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It’s a fallacy to believe that when you’re kind to others that it shows weakness. On the contrary, when you go out of your way to be nice to someone, it takes a great deal of courage. To be kind means that you must step from beyond your comfort zone and show your vulnerability.

31 Habits That Help You Be Kind to Unkind People

You strive to be kind to others. But perhaps you find yourself growing impatient with difficult people. Try these 31 acts of kindness to all.

www.powerofpositivity.com

All the best!

 

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I might have missed this one if you posted it already but in case it's new. I saw he link on Reddit and followed it.

Opinion: Kindness isn’t childish, it’s necessary​

World Kindness Day was just this Monday, a day to raise awareness about the importance of kindness and make it the norm. The word “kindness” can sometimes feel juvenile and childish — like one of those traits we heard about in first grade that our classmates would roll their eyes at. It seems like as we get older, the idea of being kind to the people around you and yourself is talked about less and less.

But life gets harder and more stressful as we get older and enter university. To me, kindness is even more necessary now than it’s ever been — it can make an even bigger impact.


For so many people, university is the most stressful time of their lives. On top of academics and the pressure to succeed, university is the place where social challenges and personal growth coincide for the better or for worse.

In such an environment, the significance of kindness and compassion cannot be overstated. Sometimes it can be as simple as helping a friend study or just being there for them.

Mental health is a serious issue among students that is always talked about — shocker, I know....
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More fundamental than religion is our basic human spirituality. We have a basic human disposition towards love, kindness and affection, irrespective of whether we have a religious framework or not. When we nurture this most basic human resource - when we set about cultivating those basic inner values which we all appreciate in others, then we start to live spiritually.

Dalai Lama

 

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Make a difference in the world - several -

Anyone can make a difference in the world. You can have an enormous impact in the lives of the closest to you or even those miles away. While some might think that you need to go big in order to make a difference, the enlightening reality is that even small gestures can really change someone’s life drastically. In this article, we’re going to share how to make a difference in the world in simple yet powerful ways. So, let’s work together to make the world a better place for everyone involved.

25 Ways to Make a Difference in the World in 2023

Want to start having an impact on people? Here's 25 ways to make a difference in the world and start spreading positivity and good will.

declutterthemind.com

All the best!

 

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Kindness quotes and famous remarks about empathy, compassion, forgiveness, and peace help engage children in meaningful conversations about themselves. Through these discussions, we teach kids about the true essence of the human spirit.

Empathy is the ability to recognize, feel, and respond to the needs and suffering of others. It facilitates the expression of caring, compassion, and kindness. Empathy helps youth see the outward impact of their actions in developing a just and sustainable world for everyone.

Kindness quotes can help children understand empathy in new ways – to discover how generosity, patience, forgiveness, tolerance, civic-mindedness, caring, and compassion are vital to peace and human understanding. Wise people throughout history have talked about the importance of empathy, from the Classical Greek philosopher Plato to modern TV personalities like Ellen DeGeneres. Research shows that empathy is one of eight core abilities that drive successful kids.

Kindness Quotes That Teach Kids to Care

When we use kindness quotes to engage children in meaningful conversations about themselves, we teach them about the true essence of the human spirit.

www.rootsofaction.com

Plus the menus as well!!!

 

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This Quotations Archive contains words from famous and some not so famous people who have expressed a sense of love, compassion, and respect for all of God's creation: for people, for animals, and for the environment. They speak of our teaching methods and philosophy. They speak of a lifestyle of non-violence. They seek to eliminate cruelty and suffering. They seek to wake us up. They seek to give us hope.

Quotations Archive From all-creatures.org

Quotations archives, animals, veganism, environment, health.

all-creatures.org

 

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Family kindness practice -

Kindness has been in the news a lot lately.

Who doesn't love the "be kind" message? It feels good to do good. Intuitively, we know kindness makes our communities stronger. Discovering that it also better prepares our children for a meaningful life, reduces stress, and heightens emotional bonding just makes it better.

But we need to go beyond sharing kindness in our news feeds or packing our birthdays with 30-something acts of kindness.

We need to make kindness an unavoidable part of family life. As indispensable as brushing teeth.

In short, we need to practice.

The True Power of a Family Kindness Practice — Doing Good Together™

But we need to go beyond sharing kindness in our news feeds or packing our birthdays with 30-something acts of kindness. We need to make kindness an unavoidable part of family life. As indispensable as brushing teeth. In short, we need to practice .

www.doinggoodtogether.org

Huge site!

All the best!

 

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Support from friends, family and health professionals, plays a significant role in the recovery process of someone experiencing a mental health issue. Educating yourself about mental health conditions is the foundation to providing the best support possible.

Our information is aimed at helping friends, family and carers support their loved ones and take care of themselves too.

What to do when worried about someone you know

It can be hard to know what to do when supporting someone with a mental health concern, condition or disorder. Friends, family and colleagues are a crucial and necessary support mechanism for someone going through a difficult time.

For the full website -

Helping someone else with their mental health - Black Dog Institute | Better Mental Health

You are never expected to treat or manage the mental health of loved ones, but we all have it in us to assist them in seeking help and their recovery.

www.blackdoginstitute.org.au

All the best!

 

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It can be frightening and distressing when someone you care about wants to end their life.

We can help you recognise common suicidal warning signs, start a conversation with someone you’re worried about and make a plan to keep them safe.

People who have thought about suicide say the most important thing family, friends and colleagues can do is listen, show they care, and offer support.

Worried about someone suicidal - Beyond Blue

Learn what to do and say when worried about someone suicidal. Recognise suicidal warning signs, start a conversation, make a plan to keep them safe.

www.beyondblue.org.au

Namaste

 

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Try - ideas.ted.com kindness

Kindness is a Choice

Why is kindness sometimes the most difficult, yet necessary choice we must make as humans? After a mass shooting at a primary school in Tallie’s hometown, random acts of kindness inspired hope amid a period of devastation. However, it shouldn't take a tragedy for us to learn this important...

www.ted.com

Cheers!

 

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Whole bunch of videos - some lengthy - so make sure you are not pressed 4 time! -

https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Matthieu+Ricard+altruism

All the best!

 

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Kindness Quotes

We have collected and put the best Kindness quotes about the meaning of life from around the world. Enjoy reading these insights and feel

slife.org

 

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Lord God, You came to give honour to the least, those forgotten, overlooked and misjudged. You came to give first place to the last, those left behind, misunderstood and undervalued. You came to give a warm welcome to the lost, those who are orphaned, abandoned and destitute. Help us to be your ears to listen to their cries. Help us to be your voice speaking out love and acceptance. Help us to be your feet walking beside those in need. Help us to be your hands to clothe, feed and shelter them. You came for the least, the lost and last of this world. Lord, hear our prayer. Amen.

Read more at: Prayer for the Poor and Needy

 

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"What can we actually do to be helpful to the world? Make a gift of your life and lift all mankind by being kind, considerate, forgiving and compassionate at all times, in all places and in all conditions with everyone as well as yourself. That's the greatest gift anyone can give."

David Hawkins

 

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An end to homelessness?

Homelessness

goldenageofgaia.com

All the best!

 

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Try - good-deeds-day.org kindness -

Share Uplifting Notes With Your Neighbors

Put a surprise note in your neighbor’s mailbox wishing them uplifting thoughts. Tell your neighbor to pass an uplifting note on to the next neighbor and create a chain of kind notes throughout your neighborhood.

For more great ideas -

10 Fun And Easy Kind Acts You Can Do Every Day - Good Deeds Day

Today is the perfect opportunity to get creative and start giving back to those around you.

www.good-deeds-day.org

All the best!

 

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