We always hear “be kind to one another,” but on November 13, we can put that to use as it will be World Kindness Day. World Kindness Day is an annual event that began at a kindness conference in Tokyo, Japan in 1997. The World Kindness Movement, an international nonprofit, was created from that conference and launched its first World Kindness Day in 1998. Every year, this special day encourages individuals to provide simple acts of kindness to create a chain of compassion that can be felt worldwide. While you’re thinking about how you can make a difference in someone’s day, here are some great reads that you can check out and practice kindness every day:
The War for Kindness: Building Empathy in a Fractured World by Jamil Zaki
Zaki provides information and research on empathy and how we can build on that skill. The author also provides stories that show how, even in extreme circumstances, empathy can be “built on” rather than “born with.”
Cameron explores how being kind can change many aspects of our lives: our health, relationships with others, even personal and business success. She offers help with increasing kindness in our daily lives, as well as how choosing kindness makes it easier each and every time you practice it.
Dare to Be Kind: How Extraordinary Compassion can Transform Our World By Lizzie Velasquez
In Dare to Be Kind, Velasquez describes her rare genetic condition and the bullying she experienced for being “different.” She details how she, as well as others, can overcome negativity and move towards a positive life. Dare to Be Kind offers the path to self-acceptance, love, and tolerance, and provides a framework for living with confidence and resilience, and ultimately, forging a radically compassionate world.
