The Kindness Box

[Geoff-Allen]

Throughout my career as I have advanced into various leadership positions, I’ve always tried to stay true in my approach to personal interactions. This includes keeping kindness, compassion and empathy at the forefront of interpersonal relationships. Kindness is the act of being considerate of another’s feelings; compassion is being sympathetic or showing concern for other’s misfortunes but not necessarily personalizing their experiences; and empathy is often met with sharing the same feeling as another. These actions involve acknowledging what another is experiencing and recognizing the validity of their emotions, whether you relate to the experience or not.

Being a kind, compassionate and often empathetic person is part of my personal brand. I am not suggesting that I haven’t made tough decisions throughout my career. Leadership decisions are often coupled with their own consequences, but these decisions should be made with strategic intent and in line with an organization’s mission. Kindness, compassion and empathy do not run contrary to being an effective leader. In fact, they can distinguish you in the workplace.

Kindness, Compassion and Empathy: A Little Goes a Long Way

The last 365 days have certainly been transformative, both personally and professionally. I started a new position as dean of the College of Business at the University of Colorado, Colorado Springs (UCCS).

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https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=kindness+is+my+superpower

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There’s no single best way to cheer someone up when they aren't feeling like themselves. Often, it just depends on the person. Some people might prefer socializing while others might like relaxing. They may even want you to simply send them helpful articles or funny memes online without actually seeing you in person.

Here are four ways to cheer someone up after a bad day:

1. Write them a handwritten note​

If you want to cheer someone up, you don't have to write a six-page letter detailing every happy thing you can think of. A simple sticky note with a supportive sentence or a little card will do the trick.

Try writing out positive things like affirmations, good memories you have together, or even a motivational quote. If you want to cheer up a co-worker or your manager, a note is the perfect supportive action — you can leave your note on their desk when they step away. It could be the pick-me-up they needed to refocus their negative thoughts and improve their mood.

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How to Cheer Someone Up: The Ultimate Guide

Knowing how to cheer someone up can be a great way to support your friends, family, and even coworkers. Learn all the ways to cheer someone up here.

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[Geoff-Allen]

I was asked what kindness is during an interview a few weeks ago. It’s something I’m rarely asked as most of us assume we know what kindness is.

So I’ve turned it around and since asked a few groups what they think kindness is. The answer I receive the most is about doing helpful things for people, like acts of kindness.

That is absolutely a huge part of what kindness is, but I think we should also remember that there is much more to kindness than this. Kindness is also in how we think about people, whether we judge people in our minds, or the conversations we have with people in our minds that might not be so kind sometimes.

Kindness is more than the things that we do - David R Hamilton PHD

I was asked what kindness is during an interview a few weeks ago. It’s something I’m rarely asked as most of us assume we know what kindness is. So I’ve

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Also find him at YouTube -

https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=David+Hamilton+kindness

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[Geoff-Allen]

There's one lesson that, no matter where you went to school or what type of degree you got, everyone has been taught: the importance of kindness. While conversations surrounding being kind were par for the course in preschool, kindergarten, and elementary school as a whole, verbiage surrounding the topic seems to dwindle as age goes on. But make no mistake: there's arguably nothing more impactful than being kind. But in case you've forgotten, we rounded up dozens of kindness quotes to inspire you to move forward in the world as kindly as possible.

60 Kindness Quotes That Will Inspire You to Spread More Love

Let these short quotes about kindness guide your actions today.

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[Geoff-Allen]

Kindness is a type of behavior marked by acts of generosity, consideration, or concern for others, without expecting praise or reward. Kindness was one of the main topics in the Bible. In Book II of “Rhetoric“, Aristotle defines kindness as “helpfulness towards someone in need, not in return for anything, nor for the advantage of the helper himself, but for that of the person helped”. Nietzsche considered kindness and love to be the “most curative herbs and agents in human intercourse”. Kindness is considered to be one of the Knightly Virtues. In Meher Baba‘s teachings, God is synonymous with kindness: “God is so kind that it is impossible to imagine His unbounded kindness!” See Kindness Quotes

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What Is Kindness?

Kindness is the act or the state of being kind, being marked by good and charitable behavior, pleasant disposition, and concern for others.

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Another hunch and suggestion -

Bible study be kind to one another

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The Bible tells us to be kind because God is kind to us. In Ephesians 4:32, to be kind is mentioned first. This is because Paul explicitly tells the church in Ephesus to be kind and focus not merely on being helpful but being kind-hearted to everyone.

We can also read other passages in the Bible that remind us to be kind to one another. In Galatians 5:22, it is written, “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness.”

Kindness is listed here as the fruit of the Spirit alongside love, joy, peace, forbearance, goodness, and faithfulness. This means that it is a very important gift that God has given to us and it also means we should follow because Jesus Christ has all these traits, Himself.

Why Does the Bible Have to Tell Us to Be Kind to One Another?

Sometimes the world lacks compassion, but the Word of God continuously reminds us to be kind by being compassionate to one another. If someone requires help, whether emotionally or physically, we are called to be kind and lend a helping hand.

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"One who is kind is sympathetic and gentle with others. He is considerate of others' feelings and courteous in his behavior. He has a helpful nature. Kindness pardons others' weaknesses and faults. Kindness is extended to all -- to the aged and the young, to animals, to those low of station as well as the high."

Ezra Taft Benson

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Several excellent videos over at YouTube! -

https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Change+the+world+with+kindness

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Be a good role model.​

• Children learn to be kind by watching, so be sure you are setting a good example on how to treat others. Think about what words you use when talking about people of a different race, religion or culture. Talk with your children about helpful ways to respond to intolerant speech or acts with kindness and support instead of anger. Think about how you respond to others in your life from the letter carrier, to your child's teachers, to family elders.
• Create a culture of kindness in your home. Be sure everyone in the family is treated with respect and fairness. Make your home a place where everyone can share ideas and ask questions freely without criticism. Remind your children that people come from many different backgrounds, beliefs and family styles―even within your own family. Discuss how those qualities make us unique. Encourage your children to learn more about different races, religions and countries.

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Kindness: How a Simple Act Can Make a Big Difference

In a world where media bombard us and our children with talk of dislike, impatience and intolerance, teaching kindness to children is an important part of their healthy development. Teaching and modeling kindness gives children a life skill they will take with them forever.

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[Geoff-Allen]

When you give from a place of love without expecting anything in return, you are nourished and fulfilled as much as the receiver of your gift. Giving doesn’t have to be grandiose — you can give a silent blessing in your heart, a kind word of support, or a helping hand whenever you spot an opportunity.

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Pray for the desire and strength and stamina to live a kind, compassionate, loving, courageous life.

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In addition to practicing kindness towards others, it’s important to practice thinking kind thoughts about others. These kinds of behaviors change our negative mindset into a positive one. And when we slip up and find ourselves engaging with negative thoughts, we shouldn’t criticize ourselves, we simply correct the behavior and move on.

As humans, it’s hard to change. It’s even more difficult to change a pattern you’ve practiced for a long time, such as the way you speak to yourself. But, we’re capable of changing anything if we put in the effort. By changing the way we speak to and think about people, we are capable of changing how we see ourselves and the world. A beautiful outcome of spreading positivity is radical self-acceptance. When we love ourselves, our positivity and compassion can pour out into the world and make it a better place.

How to Speak to Ourselves With Kindness

Learn to silence that critical inner voice for good and let more peace and kindness into your life.`

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[Geoff-Allen]

The idea of being kind to yourself and to others is one of the foundational beliefs of this podcast — along with doing no harm and giving more than you take — and being kind is something I talk about in pretty much every single episode. I have a very good reason for banging on about ‘kindness’ so much: being kind, both to ourselves and to others, is one of the biggest things that you can do to improve your overall wellbeing and help to make a much better world for us all to live in.

Here is the podcast -

Let’s Talk About… Kindness

Episode 41: This week, I’m talking about what kindness is, how kindness can improve your mental health, and how to be kinder to yourself and to others.

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[Geoff-Allen]

Sometimes, the simplest acts of kindness can create the biggest moments of joy. From small gestures like sharing treats on Halloween to heartfelt moments of generosity, these acts remind us of the goodness in the world. They may seem random, but for those who experience them, they are often unforgettable. Kindness has the unique ability to lift spirits and connect us, bringing happiness not only to the receiver but also to the one who gives.

Heartwarming Acts of Kindness to Lift Your Spirits | Woman's World

Discover heartwarming stories of random acts of kindness, from neighborhood fun to miracle moments. These uplifting tales are sure to bring a smile!

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Excerpted from The Path to Happiness by Venerable Thubten Chodron

Many people have the misconception that spiritual life or religious life is somewhere up there in the sky—an ethereal or mystical reality—and that our everyday life is too mundane and not so nice. Often people think that to be a spiritual person, we must ignore or neglect our everyday life, and go into another, special realm. Actually, I think being a spiritual person means becoming a real human being. Thich Nhat Hanh, a well-known Vietnamese monk, said, “It is not so important whether you walk on water or walk in space. The true miracle is to walk on earth.” It’s true. In other words, becoming a kind human being is probably the greatest miracle we can perform.

One time I gave a talk in a Hong Kong school to a group of children. One child asked, “Can you bend spoons with your mind?” Another asked, “Has God ever talked to you?” They were very disappointed when I said, “No.” I went on to explain that for me a real true miracle is becoming a kind human being. If you have psychic powers but lack a kind heart, the powers are of no use. In fact, they could even be disadvantageous: people may get very upset if they find all their spoons have been bent!

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Practicing Buddhism in daily life - Thubten Chodron

Applying Dharma techniques whenever possible transforms the mind.

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A search for - Simple Ways to Spread Kindness Every Day

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We all know we’re supposed to treat people with kindness, but sometimes, in our stressful day-to-day lives, we can forget to treat people with respect and compassion. In fact, according to a survey, 76 percent of respondents say the world is a less kind place than it was 10 to 20 years ago. The good news is that humans are naturally wired to be kind—sometimes it just takes a little thought. So, if you want to spread good vibes and compassion to the people in your life, here are 10 simple ways to practice kindness every day.

https://www.happify.com/hd/10-simple-ways-to-practice-kindness-every-day/

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