By Dr. Charles F. Glassman — 2020
The definition of kindness is “the quality of being friendly, generous, and considerate.” In a perfect world, this is a quality we would wish to bestow upon ourselves and hope others also possess. But why does it seem so hard?
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Kindness is not a random act but a full-time commitment—a respect for others and their inherent dignity.
There are scientifically proven benefits to being kind! It is contagious, teachable, and makes you feel all fuzzy inside.
Oxytocin, the chemical responsible for feelings of love and connection, binds us as human beings. In this Mindset Moment, Simon talks about the power of kindness and the chemical reaction we have to acts of generosity.
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Each of the 52 weeks of kindness includes a dose of inspiration (a story about when a small act of kindness, an authentic personal gratitude letter that had a big impact, a Q&A, or a quote from a notable thinker); a fascinating statistic or fact about kindness that has been researched by Kindlab,...
The acclaimed book that helped launch an international compassion movement.
Authors William Baker and Michael O’Malley teach readers that—far from popular media portrayals of corporate callousness—kindness has a very distinct and essential place in the office.
Despite what you might have been told, we’re not inherently selfish. The truth is we’re inherently kind. Scientific evidence has proven that kindness changes the brain, impacts the heart and immune system, is an antidote to depression and even slows the ageing process.
Groundbreaking new research shows that love, friendship, community, and our environment can have a greater impact on our health than anything that happens in the doctor’s office.
It’s time for a kindness revolution.
Much like gratitude, Angela contends we need a kindness practice. A practice in which we learn to see with our hearts and act from a place of compassion. As the Dalai Lama says, “Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible.