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Kindness Daily: World Kindness Day – Started It Off With Gratitude

November 14, 2012

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World Kindness Day – Started It Off With Gratitude November 14, 2012 – Posted by MakeSomeoneSmile

Hello my kind friends!

Happy World Kindness Day! As today starts World Kindness Week I have dedicated myself to doing at least one kind act each day. Today I decided to focus on sharing my gratitude with many of the folks I appreciate.

So I spent most of the evening sending out notes around the world to people who have helped shape my kindness character. There are some groups behind the scenes here at HelpOthers that work so hard to spread smiles. I sent notes to them, as I do not even know all of the wonderful people out there but I know what they do matters to me! As I wrote each one I felt an enormous amount of gratitude and love for them. It made me feel great and I know will matter to them too.

Many individuals along the way (many of you included) have touched my life in ways you likely do not even know. I am kinder and more inspired thanks to many of you. Thank you all for being a part of this wonderful site and more importantly for spreading kindness in your own special way.

Happy World Kindness Day! 🙂

MSS

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