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Kindness Weekly: Seeing Kindness

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December 26, 2016

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space EditorEditor’s note: Often times, we can either focus on all the small acts of kindness around us or choose to focus on the few sensational acts of fear and negativity. This is a time to bring renewed attention to what we indirectly chose to amplify in our lives through giving it attention. This week’s stories open our eyes and hearts and remind us — that we are an active participant in all that is happening around us. –Ameeta space
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Small Acts of Kindness

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space Painiacs wrote: “Made Christmas bread to give out to mail people, UPS drivers, bank tellers etc. to say thank you.”
space mandymoo900 wrote: “Today I was able to make a small donation that helps put 4 meals on the table for people in need. “
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Featured Kindness Stories

Story1 A neighbor’s response to a stolen projector during Christmas restored faith in human.
Story2 When she looked closely, she saw that this was happening everywhere on her shopping trip.
Story3 This monthly tradition helps her cultivate deeper connections to her community.
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December 26, 2016

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Why We Love Our Own Creations

The desire to create is one of the deepest yearnings of the human soul.

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Why We Love Our Own Creations

In this article, behavioral economist Dan Ariely explains why we feel joy and engagement when we make things ourselves. He discusses “The Ikea Effect” and how even small contributions to an item’s creation can lead to more affection and attachment to that item. He shares: “The lesson here is that a little sweat equity pays us back in meaning — and that is a high return.” { read more }

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