The Kindness Project

Yesterday we talked about practicing a little unconditional friendliness toward yourself, so I wanted to continue the theme with some more kindness.

Alex over at The Bridge Maker has a new project called the Kindness Project:

Every single day there’s an opportunity to show kindness. Whatever the situation – a business meeting, an encounter with a stranger or a dinner with the family – showing kindness is always an option.

The question becomes: do we choose it?

When kindness is chosen, positive things happen. Problem solving is shared, people feel respected, and the ones we love the most realize how much they are valued. While no one act of kindness can change the world, a daily commitment to performing kind actions can have positive, life-changing results for everyone involved.

Here are some of my favorites from the free ebook:

• Overlooking faults and focusing on the goodness in someone (your self included).
• Tell each person what it is that you love, admire, or even enjoy about them.
• Smile, make eye contact, and offer a genuine “hello.”
• Give yourself the kindness that comes from listening to your heart.
• Whenever you feel happy, make a wish for everyone to feel happy.
• Saying “no” to obligation.
• Take a deep breath before you say things you might regret.

How can you show kindness (to your self or someone else) today?

Because…

Are you finally starting to see it?