March 22 - Showing Up

Day 81 of a year of Kindness

I went to a watch party at a brewery with some friends to support Florida Gulf Coast University’s women’s basketball team. We cheered. We drank beer. I don’t watch a lot of sports but it was important to show support for these women who made it to the first round of the NCAA Tournament. It made me think about all of the times we show up just because it’s the right thing to do. We show up at the retirement party. We show up at the school play. We show up to the sporting event. We show up because it matters to people.

Science of kindness: Research shows that being present at both big and small events is important both 'in the moment' and long-term. Offering your attention and support leads to stronger bonds and greater joy. #kindness #kindnessiscontagious @10kindnessclub #kindnessisfree #FGCU #wingsup