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Falling Into the Spirit of Kindness

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November 16, 2014

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space EditorEditor’s note: Hey everyone! We hope you are enjoying the fall and gearing up for this holiday season, a perfect time to express gratitude, love, and kindness toward your loved ones and community. Please take a moment to read the wonderful story of last month’s Kindness Contest winner featured in this week’s newsletter! Have a great week! space
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Small Acts of Kindness

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space RyleeC wrote: “Today I gave my friend a hug when she was crying. I also held the door for people coming into the school this morning.”
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Featured Kindness Stories

Story1 Check out the story of last month’s kindness contest winner!
Story2 A knee replacement surgery taught him this lesson in kindness.
Story3 A flight of stairs, two heavy bags, and unexpected help from a stranger.
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Social Science’s 10 Findings On Facebook

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November 16, 2014

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Social Science's 10 Findings On Facebook

I fear the day technology will surpass our human interaction.

– Albert Einstein –

Social Science’s 10 Findings On Facebook

Social media has transformed our daily lives — adding a brand new, and often much more complex, dimension to our interactions. And though it has facilitated the ease of our connections, there is a flip side. For example, studies have shown an inverse relationship between an individual’s Facebook usage and their sense of self-worth. And, we are only just beginning to understand its true impact on our lives. This article from the Greater Good Science Center shares more. { read more }

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