Do something kind today for someone who’s a regular part of your life.
There is a lot of scientific evidence that happiness and kindness are deeply intertwined (see “What You Get When You Give.”) For that reason, I don’t think we can be truly, lastingly happy if we are not also kind.
Take action: This week, take a moment to look beyond yourself and focus on what you have in common with others. Being kind doesn’t need to take extra time; it can be a simple shift in your mindset. See if you can go about your daily business with an air of kindness towards everyone in your path. As the Dalai Lama has famously said: “Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible.”
Join the discussion: Have you noticed your how your kindness to others impacts your own feelings of content? Share in the comments below.
Thanks for posting about this! I completely agree, being kind and happy
are so intertwined. And when we practice weaving acts of kindness
towards others into our everyday lives, it becomes a habit rather than
something we need to set aside time to do. I love the organization Doing
Good Together whose program/website Big-Hearted Families (bigheartedfamilies.org)
is filled with ways to make a difference while having meaningful
conversations with your around kindness and giving. I would encourage
any parent or caregiver to check it out!
I agree — I LOVE Big Hearted Families!!
Let me move through life being kind. Thank you for the reminder.
DonaQuijote
Love this, Christine! Your readers may be interested in learning about the upcoming Compassion Games and, specifically, a kindness/compassion “game” I’ll be facilitating. Learn more at https://compassiongames.org/ & https://compassiongames.org/compassion-games/secret-agent/.