Today is World Kindness Day, and if we have ever needed kindness in the world, it is after the release of our contentious American election results. I, (like everyone else I know) was rocked to my core at the results of the election. I feel like we are headed in a direction that more than half of American citizens did not vote for. Such is the nature of our democracy. The pendulum swings from side to side.
I do wish to call on the President-elect and the Republican party to quash this uproar and soothe jangled nerves by telling people what their intentions are. If the intentions are to uphold all the campaign promises from the trail, tell people that. However, if the intentions are to walk back many of the threats of deportation, and limits on religious freedoms, etc., say so. Don’t leave people hanging. That only promotes more fear. Tweets of derision only separate us more. Please stop.
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Sure, I’m as upset as everyone else, but I’m not going to stand by and let things happen around me. No longer will I allow others to compromise my happiness or force their views on me. Kindness doesn’t mean you must always be the only one performing the act. It’s all right to say how you feel… but then move forward with reliable solutions for everyone.
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So, here we are. World Kindness Day. How do we celebrate? How do we put our feelings aside and unite?
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The first thing you can do is share a quote about kindness.
Seriously! It’s easy… See. Share it on social media asking others to join in. <3
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BE KIND. Read this: 7 Ways to Save the World, here are a few ideas from the post and some of my thoughts:
Take care of yourself
Write a letter of gratitude
Donate some $ to your favorite charity
Order flowers for someone
Send a positive text
Recycle
Plant a garden
Volunteer and give the gift of your time to someone else
- Find other ways to do acts of kindness.
Don’t just talk about it, actually, do it. That’s why I wrote this post today. I am asking for everyone to engage and become proactive and encourage others to spread kindness.
I have embraced my sadness and dealt with those feelings. Now, it’s time to move on. If you don’t like the way things are in your city, county, state, or country, do something to CHANGE it. Complaining will only drag us down. Be proactive. BE KIND.
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“WHEN WE FEEL LOVE AND KINDNESS TOWARD OTHERS, IT NOT ONLY MAKES OTHERS FEEL LOVED AND CARED FOR, BUT IT HELPS US ALSO TO DEVELOP INNER HAPPINESS AND PEACE.”
—DALAI LAMA
Thanks for reading, and thank you for being kind. <3
Really great read. Kindness is the answer and it is directly related to Happiness. Funny I came across this just after writing a short piece on Kindness today. You can check it out is you wish @ http://www.pocketfulofsmiles.com/my-top-10-quotes-on-kindness-and-compassion/
Have a great one 🙂
Oh, my goodness… look at the date. If there is one thing we need in today’s world it is kindness. Hugs to you, my friend. <3
Every day. This should be every day. <3 Thanks for spreading the word.
If only… we can only hope. ❤️
I love kindness – you don’t even need to know someone, but you can still be kind – opening a door when someone is bag laden, telling a blind person at the bus stop what bus is coming, telling someone they look nice just because they do, talk to people in your shopping queue (you may be the only person they have spoken to all day)
Exactly. No motivation other than kindness. Precious. ❤️
Many tiny intentional acts of kindness aggregate into a beautiful hill, a mountain, or even a planet. If we ALL make one act of kindness today, that planet will be Earth.
This week, I have been in Paris. Every day, on the way to work, I pass a young homeless Mum who is playing with her toddler son, or just cuddling him. In front of her, she has a cup. I drop a few odd coins into the cup. It isn’t very much, but I hope that my grain of sand will join with others to build that better planet.
Awww, Lance. That is the kindness we need. We must have compassion for each other. It’s so important. ❤️😘
So very much needed, Colleen. Thank you. I, too, wish assurances would come. Folks are living in fear and it breaks my heart. I hope you’ll read my post today on kindness.
I will certainly stop by. We all need a HUGE HUG! <3
Here’s the link – it’s on my blog site: https://pczick.wordpress.com/2016/11/15/fight-the-fear-with-kindness/
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Awww, thanks for enjoying, Kate 😘
Superb!
Thanks. We need monthly reminders! LOL! ❤️
Love this!!
Thank you! Happy Monday. <3
Good post! Agree with how we need to spread the kindness for sure! Thanks for the reminder!
You are so welcome! We must take care of each other! ❤️
Let’s make it World Kindness Year.❤️
I have been thing of doing a monthly post. We are going to need many reminders to get us through these hard times. ❤️
Thanks Colleen, every reason to increase the kindness on every level. Your post and gorgeous images are so reinforcing. And the comments too – adversity (can) make us stronger. Be the change you want to see –
Thank you, Susan. These are trying times and we must be alert to the social injustices around us. ❤️
FABULOSO!!! Let’s have kindness all around–I’m going to find a quote to share, so thank you for alerting me that I almost missed this important date!! <3
Spread that happiness and joy! 😘❤️
Amen!
A very positive post, Colleen. I like the way you think.💖 💘 💝 I believe we will come out of this ok. This country, its values and traditions, are so much bigger than any damage done by one man, or his crew. ☺ Good people everywhere are watching.
Adversity only makes us stronger. Thanks Van, for your kind support. 😘
I AM PRAYING FOR PEACE AND WOMAN’S RIGHTS!
Me too, Betty! Sending you hugs. 😘
Hugs!
I love encountering positive posts like these in my feed, thank you!
Thank you! It feels good to spread the kindness. <3
Excellent post. Kindness matters!
Thank you, Tildy. We can succeed through kindness. <3
Wonderful post, extremely uplifting. Thank you.
Thank you. I hoped to be just that – uplifting. Hugs, friend. <3
I agree that it would help if our leaders would speak to us and reassure us. I don’t know if we could trust what they say though. It is an anxiety provoking time and I think we have to wait to see what they actually do. I am encouraged by those who say they will resist what they think is unjust.
Deborah, I have missed your thoughtful comments. I do agree with you. We are in unchartered territory. I too, am encouraged by those who say they will resist the most unjust actions. We must have hope. <3
I know I am trying to have hope. I receive a newsletter email called Fierce With Age by Carol Osborn. She just sent me the latest edition where she quotes several spiritual leaders. They say these kind of times are a test for us. This will definitely be a test I think. <3
Agreed. My Buddhist leaders say the same thing. Hugs and let’s keep hope. 😘❤️
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