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The Kindness Box

Geoff-Allen

Geoff-Allen

Resident megalomaniac
The Great Kindness Challenge is proudly presented by Kids for Peace, a global 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Kids for Peace was co-founded in 2006 by Danielle Gram, a high school honors student and Jill McManigal, a mother and former elementary school teacher. What started organically as a neighborhood group of kids wanting to make our world a better place, has grown into an interconnected network of young peacebuilders worldwide.

For a load more - check-out this site -

http://drickerich.blogspot.com/search/label/friendship

Scroll down maybe one-third of the page.

Enjoy!
 
Geoff-Allen

Geoff-Allen

Resident megalomaniac
Thanks for the video!

Here's a book review -

Midwest Book Review, July 2003

Review: A Short Course in Kindness

If you desire to have a kinder, gentler, more compassionate soul when dealing with others or when dealing with life itself then this book provides a roadmap to get there. "A Short Course in Kindness" points out the difference between just being nice, which many people are at times, and being truly kind. Kindness is a way of life, a way of being. The author points out techniques to learn to be kind by empathizing with others and as well as techniques to learn how to be kind to yourself (an aspect of kindness that many people overlook). Not just content to explore kindness, she also explores the enemies of kindness and how to keep them at bay. If you want to change yourself and change your world you can't go wrong with this book. "A Short Course in Kindness" is a recommended read.

Here is a little more about the book -

http://www.ashortcourseinkindness.com/reviews.htm

Enjoy your day!
 
Geoff-Allen

Geoff-Allen

Resident megalomaniac
Found this at the Tiny Buddha site -

I believe life is in the details. Ongoing small gestures can mean so much more than one grand display of love. Simple pleasures throughout the day can be far more gratifying that one amazing weekend. When you connect the dots between all these little joys, life seems fuller and more satisfying.

I’ve created a list of all the little things that fill me with bliss. Here’s what I’ve got so far:

https://tinybuddha.com/blog/40-little-things-that-make-a-big-difference-in-your-day/

:)
 
Geoff-Allen

Geoff-Allen

Resident megalomaniac
Acts of kindness 4 the classroom -

  1. Hold the door open for the person behind you.
  2. Let a classmate go in front of you in line.
  3. Hold the water fountain for someone else.
  4. Give a friend a pencil.
  5. Tell someone you are happy to see them.
  6. Give your teacher a compliment.
  7. Give the principal a compliment.
  8. Read a book to a friend or younger student.
  9. Be ready when the teacher starts class.
  10. Say hi to someone you don’t know.
More here -

http://ashleybrennanacademics.com/50-acts-kindness-classroom/

:)
 
Geoff-Allen

Geoff-Allen

Resident megalomaniac
Just found a site called Imagination Library -

Inspired by her father’s inability to read and write Dolly started her Imagination Library in 1995 for the children within her home county. Today, her program spans four countries and mails over 1 million free books each month to children around the world.

https://imaginationlibrary.com/

:)
 
Geoff-Allen

Geoff-Allen

Resident megalomaniac
Just found an article by Jessica Graham that is worth a read - interesting site -

One of the ways I’ve chosen to engage with life is through social media. I do so with intention and kindness. It actually amazing how people respond to this kind of interaction. In an age where people will tear a person apart online for how they look, kindness really matters. This kindness isn’t just for the one being bullied. It needs to be for the bully as well.

The other day I saw an ad on Instagram. It featured a model who wasn’t photoshopped. You could see a her pores and some almost healed acne on her chin. She was also fuller-figured than what we have become accustomed to seeing in advertising. I knew if I looked at the comments there would be some not-so-nice comments.

The full article is here -

http://deconstructingyourself.com/your-kindness-matters.html

Cheers!
 
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