Kindness Goes Viral

When was the last time you got something in the mail? With the age of the internet making it easy to do all communicating over cell phones and e-mail, it’s easy to forget how much charm and personality a hand-written note has, and how much joy it can bring to someone’s day. Chances are you can think of at least one person who has done something that has positively affected you, and would be touched by an unexpected ‘thank-you’ card. This week, take a few minutes to write a thank you card to someone and drop it in the mail. It will take you 5 minutes and most likely brighten that person’s entire day!

You Matter!

These are the two words that rung in my head like a bell as I was sitting in the movies this weekend trying to stay awake during Bond. This week, look for an opportunity to tell someone that they matter. Thank a friend or teacher, or leave an anonymous note for a neighbor or even a stranger. Getting a reminder that you are important can make a bad day better and a good day great!

The idea behind Kindness Goes Viral is to promote awareness in yourself and the people in your community by being conscious and kind. Kindness and happiness perpetuates just as negativity and pain does. According to the documentary This Emotional Life: Rethinking Happiness, when one person in the community is happier, everyone up to 3 degrees of separation is positively affected. Kindness Goes Viral will feature weekly exercises, blog posts, a podcast, and videos. Please feel free to submit your own artwork, stories, and original content to promote acceptance and love.