March 17 - Life Lessons

Day 76 of a year of Kindness

I gave one of my favorite books, “The Boy, The Mole, The Fox and The Horse,” by Charlie Mackesy, to a friend, who needed a boost. It tells the story of four friends who share life lessons on their journey. It’s a short and sweet tale that captures kindness, bravery and friendship. When I taught a kindness class at Florida Gulf Coast University, I shared it with the students every semester and they loved it. It shares wonderful messages.

Science of kindness: Giving gifts has been linked to reduced stress and increased happiness. Engaging in thoughtful gift-giving provides a sense of purpose and fosters positive emotions, which can counteract feelings of loneliness or anxiety. Another study found that 30 minutes of reading lowered blood pressure, heart rate and feelings of psychological distress just as effectively as yoga and humor did. #kindness #kindnessiscontagious @10kindnessclub #kindnessisfree #charliemackesy