World Kindness Week is one week away Nov. 13-19
HISTORY OF WORLD KINDNESS WEEK
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World Kindness Week first began as a week of observation by the World Kindness Movement. A group of associations and institutions based in countries like Thailand, England, Australia, and America came together because of their combined dedication to promoting kindness in society. The initial days of the World Kindness Movement started from this event. They created the written declaration of their inception, which stated that the movement pledges to build a kinder and more compassionate world. It was only natural that they would help launch the inaugural World Kindness Week in 1997.
We observe World Kindness Week to highlight good deeds in our communities. Acts of kindness and goodwill are common threads that bind us. This week has become globally recognized and is now widely celebrated everywhere. Participants from across the world come together to perform acts of kindness. The sole purpose of this week is to focus on the positivity that surrounds us every day. It’s a week to learn, teach, and share our kindness with others.
The root of the word ‘kindness’ originates from the Old English word ‘kyndnes,’ which is a derivative from the Middle English word ‘kindenes,’ a word for courtesy. This week of kindness is observed with activities like dance mobs, concerts, and random acts of kindness for those around us. At the moment, World Kindness Week is an unofficial celebration; however, enthusiasts hope that the World Kindness Movement will soon achieve official recognition status by the United Nations.
HOW TO CELEBRATE WORLD KINDNESS WEEK
Give compliments
Give a compliment to your friends and even strangers during World Kindness Week. Compliment their new haircut, outfit, or anything you like about them.
Do a random act of kindness
Smile at strangers passing by, hold open a door, or give up your seat on public transport. Even these small gestures are a nice way of showing kindness to others.
Donate
Donate books, clothes, food, essential medicines, and even money to a charity of your choice.
five facts about KINDNESS
Kindness is teachable
We are psychologically wired to help someone in need.
It’s contagious
Witnessing an act of kindness improves our mood, making us more likely to pay it forward.
Kindness makes you live longer
There’s 44% less chance of dying early if you are kind.
Serotonin source
Like most medical antidepressants, kindness stimulates the production of serotonin.
Kindness has anti-aging effects
Perpetually kind people have 23% less stress hormone and age slower than the average population.
What will you do during World Kindness Week? Feel free to share any pictures or ideas of how you contributed or plan to contribute by commenting on this blog post!
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