Miami Beach is famous for its amazing beaches, vibrant downtown, palm tree-lined streets, and of course, Miami Vice. But did you know this resort destination is making kind strides in its community and the press? We had the opportunity to interview Miami Beach Commissioner, Micky Steinberg who shared how kindness is inspiring this well-renowned coastal …
In 2016 Rodney A. Smith Jr. noticed an elderly gentleman struggling to mow his lawn and kindly stepped in and finished the man’s lawn for him. This small act of kindness led Rodney to come up with the idea to mow lawns and offer yard care for elderly, single moms, disabled, and veterans. For free. …
In 2009, Alex Dean, then 12-years-old, noticed a woman at the intersection of a busy street. He saw that she was hesitant to walk and Alex asked if he could help. It was then he learned the woman was blind and kindly escorted her across the crosswalk. The woman told Alex that there aren’t many …
His Holiness The Dalai Lama knows a thing or two about compassion and how acting on that compassion leads to kindness. We are proud to support the Friends of the Dalai Lama (FODL), an organization intent on spreading kindness and compassion through the facilitation and the participation of His Holiness the Dalai Lama in public …
We often see the reminder to “Be Kind” on our social feeds and on bumper stickers, but what if enough of us banded together and accepted the challenge to turn their city into a kind one? How many more lives could be impacted by exponential kindness? Meet Jacqueline Caicedo, a Code Compliance Officer for the …
We are wired to be problem-solvers and fixers, but sometimes, it’s important to take a step back and focus on listening to those around us, despite our need to jump into the role of problem solver. Active listening is about asking questions and offering complete presence to the one who is talking. What are they …
What began as a police call to an elementary school turned into an unexpected birthday celebration. Green Bay Officer Darryl Robinson was called to a local elementary school to assist a boy who had not been picked up by the end of the school day. Robinson remembered the boy from previous police calls and learned …
Do you know kindness is not only an action or step of generosity, but there is actually a science to how kindness impacts our brains? Yep! According to The Random Acts of Kindness Foundation, an organization that believes kindness starts with us, “studies show that if you perform one random act of kindness a day, …
You know that path near your home that you’ve walked by for years? Have you checked to see if there’s a hidden treasure waiting to be discovered? What about near school? Your office? Or your favorite vacation destination? There are millions of geocaches worldwide, and you too, can join the treasure hunt. Better yet, we …
“How are you?” has become more of a greeting than a question. We often find ourselves asking this as we pass by an acquaintance, knowing that we aren’t sticking around to hear the answer. If we are the one being asked this question, our immediate response is, “fine” or “good.” But why do we stop …