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Today kicks off Random Acts of Kindness Week, we obviously want to bring kindness into our everyday lives, but this week gives us a reminder of how we can go about this, how this supports our and others wellbeing and a chance to promote being a RAKtavist. Check out this video from The Random Acts of Kindness Foundation where you can find more information about this week and how to become a RAKtavist. https://lnkd.in/eSM-vB9U

Absolutely, John! Kindness is indeed a powerful force that can have a tremendous impact on people's lives. It's heartwarming to see how a simple act of kindness can make someone feel better without any monetary cost attached to it. In today's fast-paced world, where everyone is so caught up in their own lives, taking the time to show empathy and compassion towards others goes a long way. It not only uplifts the recipient but also brings immense joy and satisfaction to the giver. Amer Kayyal's post serves as an important reminder for all of us to incorporate kindness into our daily lives. Whether it's lending a listening ear to a friend in need or performing random acts of kindness for strangers, every small act has the potential to transform someone's day or even their life. Let's make it a habit to spread kindness wherever we go and create a ripple effect of positivity. Together, we can make this world a better place, one act of kindness at a time.

The best charity one can do is to teach self sufficiency so that there is eventually no need of charity.

Tomorrow is Random Acts of Kindness Day! Check out what the Center for Human Kindness learned about what kindness means to people in our community and ways you can spread kindness in our community!

Tomorrow is Random Acts of Kindness Day, dedicated to promoting and celebrating acts of kindness, both big and small, performed without any expectation of reward or recognition. In a world often marked by conflict and divisiveness, Random Acts of Kindness Day serves as a reminder of the power of kindness to overcome negativity and promote unity. Below, we share some simple things you can do to contribute to a more compassionate and inclusive society. #CSMBetterTogether #TotalHumanHealth

Planting seeds of kindness....? by Peculiarly Positive Perspectives Planting seeds of kindness means spreading compassion and goodwill in the world through small acts. It is like sowing seeds in a garden, where individuals can choose to cultivate kindness in their interactions. Acts of kindness not only benefit the recipients but also have positive effects on the givers. Kindness can also be promoted in communities and organizations. By consistently planting seeds of kindness, we can create a more harmonious and compassionate world. Each act of kindness, no matter how small, can make a difference and inspire others. Let us all strive to plant seeds of kindness and watch them grow into a flourishing garden of love and positivity. via YouTube https://lnkd.in/g-dUWdFE

Today is Random Acts of Kindness Day! We’ve seen firsthand how living a life rooted in serving others makes a difference, not just in the recipient's life, but the giver’s too! What will you do today to spread kindness? Leave a comment below.

I watched Chris Anderson's TED Talk earlier this year. It's time for infectious generosity. Here's how https://lnkd.in/g5kWAUQa So excited to hear that Chris is speaking next week in an Action for Happiness for webinar: How To Spread Kindness Tue, 21 May 2024 11:00 - 12:00 GMT-7 https://lnkd.in/giYtMB6b Infectious generosity is the idea that small acts of thoughtfulness can combine and ripple out in unexpected ways. He'll explain how you can cultivate your own generous acts - whether of time, talent, money, warmth or kindness - and then help them to spread. No matter how small, these acts of generosity can help to drown out the negativity and inspire millions when they're seen and shared on line. Site: Infectious Generosity https://lnkd.in/gpXvcxD5 Recently I heard the Calgary Food Bank talk about current needs, since early 2023 they have seen hamper demand double from 350 to 700 emergency hampers per day. When I started helping deliver hampers in 2020 it was 186, we’re almost four fold higher. For those who know me, I like data. I emailed the Food Bank and looked at posted reports, perhaps the most concerning for Calgary and Canada is the more than fivefold increase in baby hampers from 2013, 11/day then, 62/day in 2024. I’d be guessing 2024 - but if over all hampers have doubled - are baby hampers over 100 today? Children are totally innocent, and access to plentiful and healthy food is so important for their development. With minimum wage unchanged since 2018 and new leases up close to 43% since not surprising to see such high demand. Did you know that Food Banks leverage at rates like 1:3.5 (Calgary) to 1:5 (Hamilton)? Alberta is unique - with tax receipt leverage at the Calgary Food Bank is at least 1:7, 1:14 with a corporate match. Tricky subject generosity, but as our food banks and charities across Canada are struggling, it’s a critically important topic. Helping others is good for our careers, relationships, mental and physical health? Just not too much, as Adam Grant covers in Give and Take, one needs balance. Our communities need more kindness, and infectious generosity, now more than ever. Here in Calgary Chris is speaking at noon. Perhaps make his talk a Lunch and Learn? Miss the talk, Action for Happiness will post, https://lnkd.in/gUJZhzW7 Cam Kelli Harding MD MPH Sanjiv Chopra, MD, MACP Dawn Walton James Keller Jenn Lofgren CPHR, MCC, ICD.D Larissa Thurlow Joanne Z.

Just a reminder, two days away. Chris Anderson is giving an Action for Happiness webinar: How To Spread Kindness Tue, 21 May 2024 11:00 - 12:00 GMT-7 https://lnkd.in/giYtMB6b Recently I heard the Calgary Food Bank talk about current needs, since early 2023 they have seen hamper demand double from 350 to 700 emergency hampers per day. When I started helping deliver hampers in 2020 it was 186, we’re almost four fold higher in 2024. For those who know me, I like data. I emailed the Food Bank and looked at posted reports, perhaps the most concerning for Calgary and Canada is the more than fivefold increase in baby hampers from 2013, 11/day then, 62/day in 2023. I’d be guessing 2024 - but if over all hampers have doubled - are baby hampers over 100 today? Infectious generosity is the idea that small acts of thoughtfulness can combine and ripple out in unexpected ways. Chris explains how you can cultivate your own generous acts - whether of time, talent, money, warmth or kindness - and then help them to spread. No matter how small, these acts of generosity can help to drown out the negativity and inspire millions when they're seen and shared online. Infectious Generosity site: https://lnkd.in/gpXvcxD5 Tricky subject generosity. We tend not to talk about it. But as our food banks and charities across Canada are struggling, it’s an important topic. I have shared the talk with Canadian Media - not a peep back. Be interesting to see an Action for Happiness webinar get covered in media. Action for Happiness does great work - site: https://lnkd.in/gQEJJPB5 Past Talks: https://lnkd.in/gX_MDitS I've tracked Canadian Generosity data for almost 25 years - see Excel File: Kindness Compassion and Hope 2024.xlsx https://lnkd.in/gFdG8Znn With the median total of all donations by a households in the highest income splits in the General Social Survey (GSS), unchanged in almost twenty years 1997 $200 (>$100,000 household income), 2018 (most recent) $199 (>$140,000 household income), perhaps a topic we need to talk about a bit more. Success in life is hard work and luck. Things like our parents, teachers, managers have a massive impact on our success. Perhaps best said by Daniel Kahneman in his book Thinking Fast, Thinking Slow: "Luck plays a large role in success; it is almost always easy to identify a small change in the story that would have turned a remarkable achievement into a mediocre outcome." Have any media contacts? Perhaps you can get some coverage. Thanks Cam Jennifer Moss Jennifer Keesmaat James Keller Dawn Walton Kelsey Rolfe Ximena Gonzalez Bruce MacDonald Imagine Canada GivingTuesday 2018 GSS data https://lnkd.in/g3ttMJva 1997- see 2000 GSS report for >$100k data https://lnkd.in/ggCBsayG

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