At only 9 years old, he is on a mission to collect 500+ toys and 100K meals for people in his community.
Intern Post: How Kindness Pulled Me Out of a Dark Place
It wasn’t until I started working with Think Kindness that I felt such a great impact about what kindness can really do. Growing up, there weren’t that many options of support for me as a kid. My family and relatives didn’t get along and often showed their disdain for each other. On top of that, all I knew was family …
The Synergy of Community Kindness
Because of recent events in Ferguson, Mo. and many other locations across the nation involving police brutality or the perception of police brutality, there have been many instances of violence against innocent police officers that have been targeted solely on the basis that they wear the uniform. One could watch or read the news and assume that there is a …
#nonproblems
You’ve seen them on social media, generally labeled as #firstworldproblems or #middleclassproblems. Odds are, you’ve posted one or two yourself. The unifying theme of these complaints is that they’re not really problems at all. They’re about how difficult it is to deal with an embarrassment of riches and blessings. When we post comments like these, at least we sometimes have …
Rocking Kindness in the Classroom and Beyond
When celebrities “rock” the latest fashions, they look good. When rocks are dropped into water, they create ripples that extend outward from their point of entry. What do these two observations have to do with one another? By merging these two concepts, and encouraging our children to start “rocking kindness,” by doing good deeds and including others whenever they see …
Won’t You Be My Neighbor?
When I was growing up, our family knew our neighbors well, and they felt like extended family. As a child, I always knew that I could go to the neighbor’s house if I ever needed help, and as a teenager, I also knew those neighbors were watching to make sure I wasn’t getting into trouble when my parents weren’t around. …
Kindness Combats Compassion Fatigue
Has compassion fatigue touched your life? It’s more common than you think… Most people who choose a career in one of the helping professions—like nursing, medicine, psychology, psychiatry, or social work—are hardwired for helping others. Professional helpers never thinks they will tire of doing good, which makes it all the more difficult for them to cope when compassion fatigue sets …
Daily Acts Of Kindness
Daily Acts of Kindness The Lessons Learned Several years ago, I participated in a year long program for master instructors called The Ultimate Black Belt Test. This program was developed by one of my friends, Tom Callos, a practicing martial artist, activist and teacher, with over 40 years of experience. As part of my test, I had to complete 50,000 push ups, …
Open the Window to Better Health
How much better do you feel when the window is open and the fresh air is flowing? My name is Lane Therrell, and my personal mission is to help people take responsibility for improving their health. As a family nurse practitioner and integrative wellness coach, I support people of all ages in finding effective ways of feeling better in body, …