#worldkindessday

[islamicquotesandreminders]

May Allah beautify our manners with kindness and protect us from falling into harshness.

[lunchboxdoodles]

KINDNESS MATTERS

While working on this @goodtype submission, I thought a lot about a moment last week when my son and I went out to pick up some food and were approached by a soft-spoken man named Chris who was looking for help. When he first addressed me, I was totally prepared to say “I don’t have any cash” or “sorry, can’t tonight.” It’s so easy to be dismissive and skeptical in these situations, but thankfully this time I wasn’t. 

I asked if he wanted something to eat, and had him come in with us. He ordered his food, looking back at me multiple times to make sure he wasn’t overstepping my generosity, but I kept urging him to get what he wanted. We were taking our food to-go, so I handed him his receipt for his food while he was getting his drink, introduced myself and offered a few words of encouragement before my son and I walked out with our to-go order. 

From the car I could see Chris settling at a table with his food. I still wasn’t completely sure if I had truly helped a person in need, but what’s the harm in offering kindness to a stranger right? 

Then my son spoke up from the back seat, and I suddenly became aware that he had witnessed the entire interaction with this stranger. He asked me a lot of questions about Chris, most of which I didn’t have answers to, and mentioned that he was a little worried when we were first approached. But the conversation was an amazing opportunity to discuss treating others with kindness, and how to safely do so in situations that seem uncomfortable. 

After our conversation he was quite for a while as we drove home, but eventually broke the silence to say probably the sweetest thing I’ve ever heard from him: “That was a good thing you did... I’m proud of you.” That moment and conversation was worth every penny I spend on Chris’ dinner, thank God I didn’t pass up that opportunity to be kind. Kindness truly does matter. It matters to those who receive our kindness, AND it matters to those to witness our kindness. We expect kindness from others, but often find it hard to give. It’s not always easy, and none of us are perfect, but we don’t have to be perfect to be kind. Love y’all! ♥️

[avaduvernayfans]

“That's who raised me, that woman, who would go to the boy who broke into the house and tell him, 'It's gonna be OK.'" -Ava DuVernay On this #WorldKindessDay sharing this beautiful story we love of Ms. Darlene ❤️ https://www.instagram.com/p/BqH3xOIlyyJ/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=mblj6fh9s5gk

[lilmonstersofficial]

Happy #worldkindessday #WorldKindnessDay THIS IS THE BEST DAY EVER❤️ my wish is for you all to know how happy it makes me knowing the whole world is trying to be kinder to each other everyday. Well wishes. #BeKind @BTWFoundation @ladygaga #joannevibes (en KFC Yum! Center)

[freezecrowd]

What is your Wednesday Wisdom on your college campus? Join us on FreezeCrowd.com to freeze with a cool quote. "Wherever there is a human being, there is an opportunity for a kindness." - Seneca ❤️❄️ 

[thedirtbagdad]

Fred Roger’s eloquent expression of what is the philosophy of my workplace organization. It’s also the foundation of my personal education philosophy. 🙏🏽 #thankyoumisterrogers . #Repost @awesome_neuro ・・・ “As human beings, our job in life is to help people realize how rare and valuable each one of us really is, that each of us has something that no one else has—or ever will have—something inside that is unique to all time.” - Fred Rogers #WorldKindessDay https://www.instagram.com/p/B41YYwKjprN46vSvKzmFxsHlMPDymszSuSluzM0/?igshid=8vex4bk9rxep

[oh-anthonio]

Today is #WorldKindessDay so let’s all generously give out acts of kindness to those around us! 🤗💕 This year I’m doing just that with @chappyapp and surprising the @hetrickmartin Institute with a $1000 donation! +++ The HMI is a nonprofit that has helped thousands of LGBTQIA+ youth meet their basic needs like health, education, access to the arts, and career counseling. This year marks their 40th anniversary so I can’t think of a better time to give back to them for all their hard work. The $1000 donation will help to replenish their supply pantry with products like socks, underwear, and clothing so they can continue to serve the local youth community. +++ I personally donate to the HMI every year and I’ve also volunteered there in the past so I feel especially close to it and I know firsthand how much these products mean and how they help to empower the youth and give them tools for a brighter future! +++ Now I’m calling on you guys to perform an act of kindness today! Download Chappy (link in bio) and swipe on Hetrick-Martin’s profile to match! For every match with HMI, @chappyapp will make an additional donation to their life-changing work! So happy swiping and Happy World Kindness Day! #ChappyActsOfKindness #ChappyPartner (at Hetrick-Martin Institute - HMI) https://www.instagram.com/p/B4z8uYBFvL2/?igshid=jwrmjhsjbj99

[fiercejaxabelle]

I’m sooo late to the party but it’s never too late for kindness! Today is World Kindness today so here’s a few tips on how to spread kindness. You never know what someone is going through - always be kind 💕✌🏼

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