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Kindness



Kindness is the quality of being friendly, generous, affectionate, having concern for others, of taking care of others—all without the expectation of being praised or rewarded. Kindness is valued by most religions, with some defining it as “pure love.” Kindness affects all of us, both those who receive it and those who practice it. Science has shown that giving to others rather than focusing on ourselves brings a long-term sense of well-being, and researchers have found that kindness is the most important predictor of life satisfaction.

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Dare to Be Kind: How Extraordinary Compassion Can Transform Our World

In this daring, inspirational book, Lizzie reveals the hidden forces that give rise to self-doubt, and empowers us to unlock empathy and kindness for ourselves and others.

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FindCenterIf you can practice these five things with all the people, you can be called jen. . . . Courtesy, generosity, honesty, persistence, and kindness. If you are courteous, you will not be disrespected. If you are generous, you will gain everything. If you are honest, people will rely on you.

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Where Does Kindness Come From?

A new study fuses methods from several different branches of science to reveal the forces that shape kindness.

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The Science of Compassion: Kindness Is a Fundamental Human Trait | Big Think

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Leading with Kindness: How Good People Consistently Get Superior Results

Authors William Baker and Michael O’Malley teach readers that—far from popular media portrayals of corporate callousness—kindness has a very distinct and essential place in the office.

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FindCenterTo laugh often and much; to win the respect of the intelligent people and the affection of children; to earn the appreciation of honest critics and endure the betrayal of false friends; to appreciate beauty; to find the beauty in others; to leave the world a bit better whether by a healthy child, a...

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Do We Have an Instinctive Urge to Be Kind?

When someone needs help, what is your first impulse?

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David R. Hamilton: The Five Side-Effects of Kindness

In this video Dr. David R. Hamilton reveals the five unexpected (and beneficial!) side-effects of being kind to others.

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Boundless Heart: The Buddha’s Path of Kindness, Compassion, Joy, and Equanimity

Compassion, kindness, equanimity, and joy are not only the fruits of the awakened life, but also the path to it—attitudes of mind that can be cultivated through intention and dedication.

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FindCenterWe should always have three friends in our lives-one who walks ahead who we look up to and follow; one who walks beside us, who is with us every step of our journey; and then, one who we reach back for and bring along after we’ve cleared the way.

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