💙 “Kindness is a decision. It’s a decision to incline the heart towards good will for all beings.”
— Ruth King
Kindness is being gentle, warm-hearted, friendly, generous – with others and ourselves.
Inspiration for deepening your kindness practice
💙 When you make a mistake, practice self-forgiveness.
📱 Text a friend out of the blue and tell them something you appreciate about them.
🥰 Compliment a stranger.
😍 Practice loving-kindness meditation for a few minutes each day. (There are a few options in the Calm app.)
💙 Volunteer with a cause or project close to your heart.
🌱 Tend a plant in your home or garden. Speak kindly to it and see how it responds.
Self-reflection
What is one small thing I can do today to be more kind to myself? What is one small thing I can do today to be more kind to someone I find difficult?
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