Today, March 13th is Good Samaritan Day, also called Good Samaritan Involvement Day. It’s used to give thanks to all of the people who unselfishly help those in need. We can all be guilty of wanting to move quickly through our goals each day when massive opportunities to pass on kindness actually present themselves in between. This day helps us pause to recognize the importance of looking around and noticing how we might be able to help someone out. It’s the compassion and kindness of strangers that really make a difference in the world. What is a Good Samaritan? The good … [Read more...]
Giving Homeless Students the Tools to Thrive in School
NEW YORK, NY AUGUST 12, 2015 The first day of school can be a scary and uncertain time for any child. But it poses particular challenges for the more than 24,000 New York City kids currently living in homeless shelters. These youngsters often lack the tools any child needs – including basic essentials like pens, pencils and notebooks. So Manhattan Mini Storage is once again partnering with the Coalition for the Homeless for Project: Back to School – a donation drive to supply city kids living in shelters with backpacks and other critically needed school supplies for the upcoming academic … [Read more...]
Kindness is a Boomerang
Kindness: the domino effect, the ripple effect and now, the boomerang effect! Check it out: … [Read more...]
The Ripple Effect
“Lagniappe” editor Caitlin Brewster used the analogy of what happens when a pebble is tossed into a lake or other body of calm water to describe kindness. “Although the pebble is small, the effect is large. From that tiny plop, ripples begin to spread out in all directions. And it never ceases to amaze me just how far they can extend.” Just as we talked about on Monday, someone who receives kindness is then inspired to show kindness. This kindness radiates from them and reaches the people around them. A great example of what we will call the “kindness effect” is the following story. … [Read more...]
Outliers In Their Habitats
Hope you enjoyed your first day of “Random Acts of Kindness” week. While you make your way through the week, keep this in mind: If you set out to be a kinder person, which is a worthwhile goal for all of us, be sure it’s for the right reasons. If you’re just out to make yourself look good, or if you expect to get something in return, that’s selfishness rather than kindness. Take a look at these things people have done out of the kindness of their hearts: http://www.boredpanda.com/random-acts-of-kindness/ … [Read more...]
“Pay It Forward”
As writer and lecturer Dale Carnegie once said, “Perhaps you will forget tomorrow the kind words you say today, but the recipient may cherish them over a lifetime.” This quote could not be truer. Have you ever needed a pick-me-up amidst a difficult day and had someone show you a little kindness? Not only does kindness brighten your day, but it inspires you show that same kindness to others. See, the domino effect here? So we challenge you, outliers, to be the first domino by completing a “Random Acts of Kindness” week. Do one act of kindness every day for a week! Here’s a few ideas to get you … [Read more...]