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The Kindness Box

Geoff-Allen

Geoff-Allen

Resident megalomaniac
From arecent site -

Love Others via Daily Acts of Kindness

1 - The little things are the big things (slow down, be present)

2 - Reach out to the poor, the downtrodden, the ostracized

3 - Love our enemies (within and without)

4 - Serve others, connect, be truly present (WE ARE THEM)

5 - Our needs are miraculously met through selfless giving

For the full article/pdf - click below -

https://the-formula.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/the-formula-chart-v3.0-twopages.pdf

Cheers!
 
Geoff-Allen

Geoff-Allen

Resident megalomaniac
Articles on kindness, giving & compassion -

Kindness is contagious. Kindness is eternal. The more you give kindess, the more you get and best of all, it never ever runs out.

That is such a comforting, wonderful thought, isn’t it?

In just a moment, by offering kindness, you can change someones whole day.

And in turn, that person can go on to change someone else’s day.

More here -

Kindness Archives - Fearless Soul - Inspirational Music & Life Changing Thoughts

Includes some videos!

Cheers!
 
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FineLinen

Well-Known Member
Geoff-Allen said:
Thanks for all your recent posts. I enjoy reading them and then acting on them. If we all were a little kinder in our thoughts & words & deeds it would make this planet a better place to inhabit.

All the best!

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This is a wonderful thread. It has been a rewarding experience sharing with you. All the best to you as well.
 
Geoff-Allen

Geoff-Allen

Resident megalomaniac
Kindness matters because it makes you happy

When was the last time you did something kind for a stranger? It probably felt good to make someone else smile. A simple act of kindness can turn a bad day into a good day.
Not just for the receiver, but also the giver. Researchers at the University of British Columbia found that completing being generous leads to a significant increase in positive moods.

Happiness is spread through each and every one of us. By taking the time to help others, we not only give them a better day, but their satisfaction and gratitude can make ours better as well. We connect with people through kindness. “This river of kindness flows through each and every one of us, connecting us together” Logothetis says in his book,
Why Kindness Matters. Being kind is the first step to real human connection.

Why Kindness Matters | Operation Warm

All the best!
 
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FineLinen

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“Soft feathers cannot make a cruel bird kind” - Munia Khan

“Perhaps the most 'spiritual' thing any of us can do is simply to look through our own eyes, see with eyes of wholeness, and act with integrity and kindness.” - Jon Kabat-Zinn

“Each time a person passes by you and you say 'hello', imagine that person turning into a candle. The more positivity, love and light you reflect, the more light is mirrored your way. Sharing beautiful hellos is the quickest way to earn spiritual brownie points. You should start seeing hellos as small declarations of faith. Every time you say hello to a stranger, your heart acknowledges over and over again that we are all family.” - Suzy Kassem
 
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FineLinen

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“Before you step out into the world today, remember that you will encounter people whose struggles you do not know. Remember the way a pair of eyes light up when greeted with kindness.” - D. Antoinette Foy

“Life is so transient and ephemeral; we will not be here after a breath. So think better, think deeply, think with kindness, and write it with love so that it may live a little longer.” - Debasish Mridha

“That was when I learned that kindness could break a heart just as sure as meanness. The difference was the kindness made that broken heart softer. Meanness just made the heart want to be hard.” - Susie Finkbeiner
 
Geoff-Allen

Geoff-Allen

Resident megalomaniac
Here's a fun video with the Dalai Lama.

He recommends that we have warm-hearts towards each other.


He has been known to say "My religion is Kindness"



Enjoy!
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Geoff-Allen

Geoff-Allen

Resident megalomaniac
Living life fully kindness -

Leads to this page -

Kindness is becoming rare and sometimes if feels as though we live in a very hostile world. We are more connected than ever these days with social media and the 24 hour news cycle, so it is easy to become saturated with the conflict, politics, poverty and discord of the world around us. For people who work in high needs care industries; doctors, nurses, emergency service personnel, social workers, criminal lawyers; or ordinary people who care for elderly or ill family members, life can become a cycle of stress and trauma and they can begin to suffer from compassion fatigue.

Whether it is from too much exposure to ‘bad news’ or too much exposure to the suffering of people around us, we can start to show physical, mental and emotional symptoms. There’s no denying that this type of negativity is bad for our health.

However, studies have shown that kindness and generosity are not only great for our health, they’re contagious and self perpetuating.

6 Effective Ways to Bring More Kindness into Your Life

Cheers!
 
Geoff-Allen

Geoff-Allen

Resident megalomaniac
From another page at the Tiny Buddha site ...

I am forever amazed at the capacity of those who live difficult lives to treat others with kindness and compassion. I was welcomed into many homes, treated with great respect, and graciously thanked for my time in the community.

It is humbling to think that I have so much to give, when the truth is I have so much more to learn.

One of the most important things I’ve learned is that…

Each and every one of us can change the world!

Too many of us believe we have no power to make a difference. I have entertained the thought many times.

Making a difference often takes time, and our kindness may not grow roots until long after we’ve fertilized the flower beds. Focus on the act of giving, rather than the results of your actions. Detach from outcome, and you’ll be free to make a difference in ways you never imagined.

Choose to Be Kind and Change the World

All the best!
 
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FineLinen

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The Power of a Touch

"Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around." -Leo Buscaglia
 
Geoff-Allen

Geoff-Allen

Resident megalomaniac
FineLinen said:
The Power of a Touch

"Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around." -Leo Buscaglia
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Thanks for sharing!

I looked up Leo in google and found several other thoughts from him -

TOP 25 QUOTES BY LEO BUSCAGLIA (of 242) | A-Z Quotes

Enjoy your day!

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Geoff-Allen

Geoff-Allen

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Believe it or not, our children are hard-wired to be kind. In fact, we all are because it was essential for our survival as a species. Back in the 19th century, Charles Darwin noted that “those communities which included the greatest number of the most sympathetic members would flourish best and rear the greatest number of offspring.” When we look after each other, we all do better.

But, more than that, our brains and bodies have built-in mechanisms to encourage us to be kind. When we are kind to others our brain’s reward centers light up as our bodies release the happy hormone dopamine. This is why people often report experiencing a ‘helper’s high’ after volunteering. Doing good feels good. But that’s not all; it seems that kindness is good for our health, too. When we partake in prosocial behavior our bodies also release the chemical oxytocin. One of the side effects of this happy hormone is that it lowers our blood pressure and even protects our hearts. So doing good does us good, too.

From this site -

Four Ways to Grow Kind Kids

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Geoff-Allen

Geoff-Allen

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When we're kind to people we know it strengthens our connections with them and provides a source of support. Research shows that we may benefit from giving support more than those receiving it - and we're also more likely get support in return when we need it. This may not be like-for-like support, or even from the same person, but being kind to others builds a wider support network which increases well-being all round.

Doing kind things for strangers helps build co-operation, trust and a sense of safety in our communities. It also helps us to see others more positively and empathise with them. These are the foundations of a thriving local community and a flourishing society - one which builds well-being all round.

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Scroll down the page to some websites & books on kindness.

All the best!
 
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FineLinen

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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
 
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