The Kindness Box

[Geoff-Allen]

Recommended Reads

Inspire empathy and spark reflection.

DGT has designed each list to support acts of service and kindness.

At DGT we believe that the deeper “magic” of reading happens when you wonder together about the story, which is why we offer reflection tools for every list.

Choose among the chapter and picture books below to get started!

Read with Empathy — Doing Good Together™

Doing Good Together™ offers a growing collection of book suggestions to support your family's next service project and spark compassionate conversations.

www.doinggoodtogether.org

Enjoy your browsing!

 

[Geoff-Allen]

Looks a huge site -

Doing Good Together’s

Kindness From A Distance Tools & Tips

Help your family move with purpose and make a difference during these uncertain days, as the impacts of this global crisis fall heavier on some than others.

Show Compassion.

Teach Kindness.

Make a Difference.

Now more than ever, action feels better than anxiety.

We created this resource page in 2020 in response to the Covid-19 crisis. As the needs and opportunities for service from a distance evolve, we will continue to curate and grow this list of big-hearted, family-friendly service ideas and kindness activities.

Kindness From a Distance — Doing Good Together™

www.doinggoodtogether.org

All the best!

 

[Geoff-Allen]

In a world brimming with diversity and complex challenges, the essence of kindness acts as a beacon of hope and harmony. Like the gentle flow of a stream softening the hardest stones over time, kindness has the power to transform hearts and mend broken spirits. It is not merely an act but a lifestyle—a manifestation of the divine love with which our Creator cares for each of us. Thus, nurturing the gift of kindness within becomes essential in embodying the teachings of Christ and living out our faith genuinely.

12 Heartfelt Prayers About Compassion and Kindness | Christian Pure

Discover the power of compassion and kindness with our collection of 12 Heartfelt Prayers. Dive into spiritual reflections that inspire love, understanding, and a deeper connection with others. Per…

christianpure.com

Cheers!

 

[Geoff-Allen]

Wonderful video about choosing to be kind -

Enjoy!

 

[Geoff-Allen]

“I think probably kindness is my number one attribute in a human being. I'll put it before any of the things like courage or bravery or generosity or anything else.

Brian Sibley: Or brains even?

Oh gosh, yes, brains is one of the least. You can be a lovely person without brains, absolutely lovely. Kindness - that simple word. To be kind - it covers everything, to my mind.

If you're kind that's it.”

Roald Dahl

 

[Geoff-Allen]

The Paradoxical Commandments

People are illogical, unreasonable, and self-centered.

Love them anyway.

If you do good, people will accuse you of selfish ulterior motives.

Do good anyway.

If you are successful, you will win false friends and true enemies.

Succeed anyway.

The good you do today will be forgotten tomorrow.

Do good anyway.

Honesty and frankness make you vulnerable.

Be honest and frank anyway.

The biggest men and women with the biggest ideas can be shot down by the smallest men and women with the smallest minds.

Think big anyway.

People favor underdogs but follow only top dogs.

Fight for a few underdogs anyway.

What you spend years building may be destroyed overnight.

Build anyway.

People really need help but may attack you if you do help them.

Help people anyway.

Give the world the best you have and you'll get kicked in the teeth.

Give the world the best you have anyway.

Kent M. Keith

Much more here -

Kindness Quotes (4446 quotes)

4446 quotes have been tagged as kindness: Kent M. Keith: ‘ The Paradoxical CommandmentsPeople are illogical, unreasonable, and self-centered.Love t...

www.goodreads.com

All the best!

 

[Geoff-Allen]

Take the pledge -

The 10% Pledge

Join the 10% Pledge community by taking a giving pledge to donate a meaningful portion of your income to help improve the lives of others.

www.givingwhatwecan.org

Cheers!

 

[Geoff-Allen]

More at YouTube -

https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Heart+touching+films

All the best!

 

[sun rise]

Today I was having some work done on my car. The guy doing the work suggested I get a cup of coffee in case he finished fast. When I walked into the coffee shop, I was treated to a wall of kindness. People were sitting at tables so I could not get pictures of everything on the wall. But I did get three pictures that speak to kindness and allied characteristics. I'll post them in three posts. The first:

 

[sun rise]

The second:

 

[sun rise]

The third:

 

[Geoff-Allen]

The third:
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Thanks for sharing!

Hope the message was well-received.

We need constant reminders

Namaste!

 

[Geoff-Allen]

Always be kind​

What makes a good person is the fact that they’re always kind. Kindness doesn’t need to be insincere. If you have nothing nice to say to someone, you don’t need to speak. Only speak when you have something to say that’s positive and thoughtful. You can be kind to people in so many ways. Holding the door open for someone is a small way to be kind that takes little effort. Wishing someone a happy birthday when you know it’s their special day is another way to be kind. Praising a coworker’s idea when they share something that will help is always a kind thing to do. Active listening is a really great way to be kind to someone when they speak to you. You can try this loving-kindness meditation to show love and kindness to the people in your life.