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The Kindness Box

Geoff-Allen

Geoff-Allen

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Geoff-Allen

Geoff-Allen

Resident megalomaniac
What does kindness mean to you? When I was younger, I thought I knew what kindness meant. It involves being nice to other people, making them happy, and doing the right thing and the good thing as often as possible.

Right?

Well, not exactly. As I’ve grown older and gained more life experience, I’ve discovered that kindness comes in many forms that don’t always look “kind.” I’ve also discovered what counts as “right” and “good” to one person might not to the next.

We all know kindness is important. But I think it’s also important to acknowledge that while often the kind thing to do is crystal clear, sometimes it’s a little murkier. It can be tricky to know what counts as kindness, towards ourselves and other people, and which behaviours might seem like kindness but do more harm than good. In this post, I want to share a few thoughts on the true meaning of kindness towards ourselves and others, especially for those grey area situations of life in which kindness feels less clear-cut and less, well, kind.

Wikipedia defines kindness as: “a behavior marked by ethical characteristics, a pleasant disposition, and a concern for others.” Let’s unpack this definition…

Comes from this excellent site -

The True Meaning of Kindness — Becoming Who You Are

All the best!
 
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FineLinen

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"Give joy, smiles, happiness, goodness and kindness to every person you meet.” - Lailah G. Akita-

“Small unexpected acts of kindness are the building blocks of greatness. Start your day with a smile and see where it takes you ...” - Edwin L. Flynn

“Love is many kind acts accumulated over time that leave us feeling wonderful.” - Richelle E. Goodrich-
 
Geoff-Allen

Geoff-Allen

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There are a myriad of things the world could benefit from having more of. Kindness is one of them. When you are a kind person, you're not only helping others, you are helping yourself, too. There's substantial scientific evidence that being kind makes you -- and others around you -- happy.

In a study conducted by Dr. Sonja Lyubomirsky, psychology professor at University of California, Riverside, students were assigned to do five random acts of kindness per week for a period of six weeks. At the end of the study, the students' levels of happiness had increased by 41.66 percent. Being kind had a profoundly positive effect on happiness.

Here are 25 quotes about kindness to inspire you to help others and be happy as well:

24 Quotes About Kindness That Will Inspire You to Make a Difference and Be Happy

Cheers!
 
Geoff-Allen

Geoff-Allen

Resident megalomaniac
The world needs all of our power and love and energy, and each of us has something to give. The trick is to find it and use it, to find it and give it away, so there will always be more. We can be lights for each other, and through each other's illumination we will see the way. Each of us is a seed, a silent promise, and it is always spring.

— Merle Shain

Comes from this site -

2019 Catalyst, Issue 16: Kindness | The Shift Network

Also "what is the nicest thing a non-family member has done for you?"

Cheers!
 
Geoff-Allen

Geoff-Allen

Resident megalomaniac
Everything about giving is a no-brainer. Obviously, when you give someone something, you make them happier. But what you might not know is that the giver—not the receiver—reaps even more benefits. Numerous studies show that being kind not only makes us feel less stressed, isolated and angry, but it makes us feel considerably happier, more connected with the world, and more open to new experiences. In one famous study, Dr. Sonja Lyubomirsky asked students to commit five random acts of kindness each week for six weeks. Whereas the control group experienced a reduction in well-being, those who engaged in acts of kindness showed a 42% increase in happiness. We're happier when we spend money on other people than when we spend money on ourselves. And a 2006 study found that simply reflecting on nice things we've done for other people can lift our mood. Dr. Stephen Post, a bioethicist at Case Western Reserve University and founder of the Institute for Research on Unlimited Love, is a pioneer in the study of altruism and compassion. His research shows that when we give of ourselves, everything from life satisfaction to self-realization and physical health is significantly affected. Mortality is delayed. Depression is reduced. Well-being and good fortune are increased.

Comes from this page -

https://www.happify.com/hd/the-6-skills-that-will-increase-your-well-being/

Cheers!
 
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FineLinen

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“Kindness is gracious demonstration of sensitivity and human warmth.” - Kishore Bansal-

“I know of only one duty, and that is to love.” - Albert Camus-

“A Simple act of kindness can create endless ripples.” - Pushkar Saraf-

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Geoff-Allen

Geoff-Allen

Resident megalomaniac
I used to think that kindness was about being nice, giving before receiving, and exuding positivity. As I started to learn more about myself and explore what that word really meant to me, I discovered that the real meaning of kindness was quite different.Many of us make an effort to be kind to the people we love, but we rarely extend that same effort to our relationship with ourselves. When I started working on my self-relationship, I didn't even know where to start. It took a few years of fumbling, stumbling, and experimenting until I could identify what, for me, are the five foundations of self-kindness:

The Five Foundations of Self-Kindness — Becoming Who You Are

Cheers!
 
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