Chicken Soup for the Soul: Random Acts of Kindness

Author: Amy Newmark
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1611592607
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 384

Book Description
The best way to make yourself feel great? Do a random act of kindness for someone! These 101 stories will make you smile and get you excited about what you can do, too. Make miracles happen for yourself and others. It’s easy. Just think outside the box and look around. There are so many ways that you can help—and it turns out the biggest beneficiary may be you! Scientific studies have shown that “doing good” is not only good for the recipient of the good deed, but also for the person doing it, making that person happier and healthier. So dive into these 101 stories of kindness, from the everyday to the extraordinary. If you need some help, you’ll find hope in these pages. And if you can give help, you’ll feel energized and inspired to find your own opportunities to perform random acts of kindess—every day!

Random Acts of Kindness

Author: The Editors of Conari Press
Publisher: Mango Media Inc.
ISBN: 1642504203
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 150

Book Description
Random Acts of Kindness ─ Inspirational Stories Make a commitment to spread kindness wherever you go. Being kind doesn't cost anything, but it can mean the world to those around you. What if all of a sudden everyone started performing daily good deeds? This inspiring collection presents true stories of people who've committed, received, and observed voluntary acts of kindness. Hearing their stories reveals how these simple, small acts of goodness can have a profoundly positive effect in the world. The true stories, thoughtful quotations, and suggestions for generosity in this book will inspire you to live more compassionately and be a kinder person. Join the kindness movement. In 1995, a small group of people at Conari Press, including M.J. Ryan, Will Glennon, and Dawna Markova, came together around the idea that small gestures and simple acts can make a difference in people's lives. Thus, Random Acts of Kindness was born, but they had no idea how big this little idea would become. Soon, instead of the usual two or three letters from readers, they were getting bags of mail from readers submitting their own acts of kindness and stories of compassion. Now, twenty-five years later, over one million copies have been sold and it is a worldwide movement, with National Random Acts of Kindness Week, celebrated each February. An inspirational gift of kind words. Sometimes the smallest gesture makes the biggest difference. This little book shows how to start —with the small, with the particular, with the individual —in order to make a difference in the world. It features: True stories about acts of kindness and generosity of spirit Suggestions for living more compassionately Inspirational quotes to get you started Readers of motivational books and stories like Chicken Soup for the Soul: Random Acts of Kindness, A Pebble for Your Thoughts, I've Been Thinking..., or You Can Do All Things will love the encouraging, inspirational stories in Random Acts of Kindness.

Chicken Soup for the Soul: Kindness Matters

Author: Amy Newmark
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1611590884
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 336

Book Description
"Make miracles happen for yourself and others. It's easy. Just open your mind and your heart. There are so many ways that you can help--and it turns out the biggest beneficiary may be you! Scientific studies have shown that "doing good" is not only good for the recipient of the good deed, but also for the person doing it, making that person happier and healthier. So dive into these 101 stories of kindness, from the everyday to the extraordinary. If you need some help, you'll find hope in these pages. And if you can give help, you'll feel energized and inspired to find your own opportunities to perform random acts of kindness--every day!"--

More Random Acts of Kindness

Author: The Editors of the Conari Press
Publisher: Mango Media
ISBN: 1609255151
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 225

Book Description
An all-new volume of inspirational true stories, thoughtful quotations, and ways to practice kindness and generosity every day. When Random Acts of Kindness was first published in 1993, it inspired a movement that culminated with Congress declaring a National Random Acts of Kindness Week. The Editors at Conari Press were flooded with heartwarming stories about acts of kindness from people all over the country. This book is packed with stories from people who have observed or engaged in random acts of kindness, and their stories serve as motivation for more of us to go out and be a force for good. Kindness inspires kindness—this is the magic fueling the movement. Not only is this book full of amazing true stories of everyday kindnesses, it also shares thoughtful quotes to provide some extra inspiration for the journey. Open up this sequel to Random Acts of Kindness and learn more about: How people from every imaginable background have witnessed and practiced kindnessThe difference that one act of kindness can makeWays to go out and be a source of generosity and love

Small Acts of Kindness

Author: James R. Vollbracht
Publisher: Paulist Press
ISBN: 9780809166299
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36

Book Description
Illustrates the power of kindness, showing how one small act can have unexpected effects.

Practice Random Acts of Kindness

Author: Random Acts of Kindness
Publisher: Conari Press
ISBN: 9781573242721
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 260

Book Description
Kindness is a revolution whose time has come and, while most people sincerely want to be more caring, Practice Random Acts of Kindness brings it all home with simple suggestions of how to be kinder and why. From the wake of Hurricane Katrina to the tragedy of the tsunami to troops in Iraq performing acts of daily compassion, we see many glimpses of what a more benevolent world might look like. In Practice Random Acts of Kindness, the editors who flamed the spark of kindness tell us exactly how we can create this future and effect REAL change through kindness. The Random Acts of Kindness Foundation is a nonprofit organization supporting tens of thousands of people committed to spreading kindness throughout the world. Formed in 1995, it currently organizes National Random Acts of Kindness Week and a year-round "Kindness in the Schools" project. It has been recognized by President Clinton and media outlets such as Oprah, The Leeza Gibbons Show, and ABC News.

Contagious Optimism

Author: David Mezzapelle
Publisher: Cleis Press
ISBN: 1936740419
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 411

Book Description
David Mezzapelle was inspired to write this uplifting book based on his life's experiences and his own contagious optimism. He has influenced many people with his outlook and this book offers optimism to others around the globe. Contagious Optimism includes stories and parables of amazing life turnarounds from real people world-wide. A compendium of encouragement, Contagious Optimism also includes advice and guidance from business leaders, visionaries and professionals. Nowadays, many people have lost confidence in themselves and the world around them due to personal hardship along with economic and political uncertainty worldwide. Contagious Optimism shows readers that it’s possible to FIND the silver lining in every cloud. Developed by the team that brought you Random Acts of Kindness, this book is like Chicken Soup for the Soul meets Pay It Forward, on steroids! Contagious Optimism is pure inspiration that will lift hearts, open minds, and create a movement of pass-it-on hope and happiness. Featured stories and endorsements from "contagious optimists" such as: Michael Beckwith - Founder of the single largest interfaith church in America: LA's Agape. Nancy Ferrari - The "Oprah of AM Radio" Daniel Tully - Chairman Emeritus of Merrill Lynch and one of the top executives to ever grace Wall Street.

Random Acts of Kindness

Author: Brenda Knight
Publisher: Mango Media Inc.
ISBN: 1642506621
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 157

Book Description
Great ideas on how to improve the world all year long, from simple acts you can do for yourself to big things you can do for your community, and more. In 1995, a small group of people at Conari Press came together around the idea that small gestures and simple acts can make a difference in people's lives. Thus, Random Acts of Kindness was born. But they had no idea how big this little idea would become, or that it would sell over one million copies. This good-humored guide to being the change you want to see in the world is filled with suggestions for making a real difference, in ways both large and small. From improving someone’s life with just one penny to ensuring all children are well fed, the day-by-day positive proposals of Random Acts of Kindness combine inspiration with action. Despite the hurly-burly of our busy lives, we can all make a beneficial impact on the environment, throughout out local community, and within our own hearts. This book of inspired ideas and good deeds conveys how the power of one?that is, you?can make a better world starting today! This little book shows how to start?with the small, with the particular, with the individual?in order to make a difference in the world. Random Acts of Kindness features: True stories about acts of kindness and generosity of spirit Suggestions for living more compassionately Inspirational quotes to get you started Celebrate National Random Acts of Kindness Week in February. Perform deeds of compassion and consideration toward others.

Christian Acts of Kindness

Author: Random Acts of Kindness Foundation
Publisher: Conari Press
ISBN: 9781573241731
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 140

Book Description
Heartwarming stories that embody Christ's lessons of love, compassion, and kindness. At the heart of Christianity is a very simple message about love and kindness, the most powerful tools available to permanently and profoundly affect our lives and the lives of those around us. These heartwarming stories, collected by the Random Acts of Kindness Foundation, present shining examples of people around the world living the Christian credo to "love thy neighbor as thyself." From the church group that shovel.

Chicken Soup for the Soul: Canadian Acts of Kindness

Author: Amy Newmark
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1611592836
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 400

Book Description
Small gestures can make a big difference in someone’s day, even someone’s life. This collection of 101 uplifting, true stories, written by Canadians and for Canadians, will help you see the beauty in the small, meaningful gestures Canadians share with one another. From random acts of kindness to doing what’s right, this book shows how the positive attitudes and the good deeds of Canadians can not only change their country, but the world. This book shines a bright light on the widespread goodwill of the Canadian people as everyday heroes demonstrate acts of kindness, compassion and commitment to their fellow countrymen. The stories in Chicken Soup for the Soul: Canadian Acts of Kindness will uplift you, inspire you, and brighten your day.