Ever since I finished the 29-Day Giving Challenge, I have felt a lot happier and have a much more optimistic outlook on life. I think the secret to happiness is always counting your "thank yous," giving, and smiling. I've done some research lately on the health benefits of kindness, and some say that the kinder you are, the happier you will be. Is this the secret to happiness?
This is new to me, but some of you may know that the actual act of giving results in a small or big rush of what's called "endorphins," aka a "helpers high". Kindness in general has both physical and mental benefits. For example, in my case prior to starting the challenge, I felt tired, unenthusiastic, and lacking vitality. However, after just a couple days, along with some gifts, my energy started to increase, I felt more alive so to speak, and I was always looking forward to the next day at the end of the day.
I know that it's not the gift that matters – it's the thought behind it that matters. I think that's what kindness is. Since I finished the challenge four days ago, I think I may begin again in September. In the meantime, I'm looking for more kindness challenges to do. Here are some of my favorite sites to go to for inspiration. I hope you enjoy them, my little flowers :) Bon appetite! :
- 29 Day Giving Challenge
- http://freerice.com/
- http://www.operationsmileyface.com/
- http://www.actsofkindness.org/
- The Random Acts of Kindness Foundation
- http://thoughtful.com/
- http://www.cookiesforkidscancer.org/
- http://operationbeautiful.com/
- http://kindovermatter.blogspot.com/
Have a great and inspiring day :D
- Posted by flowerpower
- Oct 19, 2010
- Comments (7)
Readers Comments
And i've started brainstorming for ideas of what to give--along with smile cards :-)
I love people coming together to be kind!
Or join my http://www. Bloggersunite. Org/event/world-kindness-day
Thanks for all the work you do.
Smiles.
