“If you want more kindness in the world, put it there.” – unknown

This is so true.  If every single person committed to daily acts of kindness, imagine how beautiful the world would be. 

 

 

 

“Do your little bit of good where you are.  It’s those little bits of good put together that overwhelm the world.”  – Desmond Tutu

A reminder that you don’t have to do something huge, small acts of kindness matter. 

 

 

“Give a piece of your heart, instead of a piece of your mind.” – unknown

We are all quick to judge other people.  This year, try less judgment and more compassion.

 

 

 

 

“There’s no such thing as a small act of kindness.  Every act creates a ripple with no logical end.”  – Scott Adams

Look no further than MKRO, Matt’s kindness ripples on every single day.  

 

 

 

“The greatness of a community is most accurately measured by the compassionate actions of its members.” – Coretta Scott King

We can make our community and the world so much better if everyone would leave a trail of kindness where ever they went.  

 

 

 

 

“To be kind is more important than to be right.” – unknown

Ouch, I’m guilty of this. “Being right comes at the expense of basic human kindness. We put ourselves above others, to make them wrong in order to appease our ego. Where’s the love in that?” – Scott Stabile 

 

 

 

 “Here is how to guarantee you have a good day: do good things.” 

I love this quote and it’s so true.  Being kind makes you feel good!

 

 

 

 

 

“No one cares how much you know until they know how much you care. – Theodore Roosevelt

We’re constantly trying to get people to change their opinions, to no avail.  Try showing some kindness first, see if that makes a difference.  It can’t hurt. 

 

 

 

“I’ve been looking for a way to heal myself, and I’ve found that kindness is the best way.” – Lady Gaga

Science has been saying that kindness is good for you for a long time.  How great that Lady Gaga is proving it’s true. 

 

 

 

“Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible.”  – the Dalai Lama

Every day, for no reason, just be kind. 

 

  

 

“Respect science, respect nature, respect each other.” – Thomas Friedman

We’ve gotten away from all of these but this is the year to bring respect back.  Follow the science – thank you for the Covid Vaccine. Take care of nature and it will take care of you. Treat others with kindness and you’ll make our world better.

 

 

 

“Kindness begins with the understanding that we all struggle.” – Charles Glassman

We all struggle.  So important to remember.

 

 

 

“We can’t help everyone, but everyone can help someone.”  – Ronald Reagan

Doesn’t matter how rich, poor, healthy, or sick you are, everyone can do small acts of kindness every day. 

 

 

 

 

“Unexpected kindness is the most powerful, least costly, and most underrated agent of human change.”  – Bob Kerrey

This quote should make you think. So easy to do and it can have a profound effect on the world.

 

 

“Kindness is magic.” 

Wishing you all magic in your life.  Moments when strangers do small acts of kindness for you, that make you smile, that turn a bad mood into a grateful one, that makes you want to pay it forward.  Wishing you all the magic of kindness. 

 

I’ll leave you with a few more pictures from CMason_Photography_ . These are just the tip of the iceberg.  Enjoy.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

If you have a favorite quote, please share it in the comments below.  

 

As always, I’d appreciate it if you would help me get the word out about the Matt Kurtz Kindness Award of $250 (nominate someone who inspires you) and the Matt Kurtz Kindness Grant of $250 (submit an act of kindness you would do with $250).