Anointedtoday.blogspot.com: Kindness is Limitless

In a world where you can be anything, choose kindness. This design is a daily reminder to lead with compassion and grace. There are unlimited ways that kindness can be performed.

Did You Know?

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1. Horses and Kindness

Did you know horses can affect people in a good way? Interacting with horses can improve physical and mental health in people according to Zoetisequine.com. Be kind to yourself. What about going horseback riding? I remember the first time I went horseback riding with several others. I was terrified. I am sure the horse felt it. I wanted him to go slow, he on the other hand went fast keeping up with the other horses.

2. Healing Powers

The healing powers of horses is talked about at Wellpower.org. It has been proven that working in close proximity to a horse can reduce your heart rate, blood pressure, stress hormones, and increase those feel-good endorphins. Again I say, “Be kind to yourself.” It is good to be kind to others but do the same for yourself. Do not neglect yourself. `

3. Walk Your Friend’s Dog

You may not have a dog but have you thought about walking your neighbor’s dog? I have mentioned this before that I visited one of my children. She has several dogs that she walks daily. She also stops to pick up her neighbors dog to walk as well. That dog falls out like a little baby with glee when he see’s my daughter approaching. He is so happy when he sees her.

I recall another instance when I took my neighbor mail that was delivered to us in error. Her small cute dog was sitting out on a leash started wagging his tail as if he knew me. He then upon my leaving wrapped his paws around my leg very tight. He did not want me to leave. I kind of almost did not want to leave him there either. Don’t rule out dogs as a way to be kind to yourself and a way to be kind to dogs.

4. Take Someone to Dinner

I recently visited a relative of the family. My husband and I took her out to dinner. She asked, “Why are you doing this?” My response, “ Because you are special.” She just smiled and told us afterwards she really enjoyed her meal and our company. It was a win/win situation because we enjoyed her. She was very knowledgeable and very well versed. She is considerably older than my husband, but they was raised in the same household. As they talked about their childhood she told him. “Now Hush.” “I listened to you.” She said in a soft stern voice. “Now listen to me.” To my amazement my husband shut up. I almost did not believe my eyes. So we had as good a time as she did. Kindness can occur in so many different ways.

5. One Kind Act a Day

Did you know that you can be intentional? You can purpose to perform one kind act a day. Can you imagine if everyone would purpose to do this? How much better people could make the world. In fact, I challenge you to perform one act of kindness a day. I will purposely do the same.

6. How Does Kindness Feel?

Have you ever met someone and just instantly felt that they were a kind person? Their demeanor and nearly everything about them showed kindness.

Sometimes you may have heard people say, “She is the kindest person that I know.” Capecod.gov. talks about kindness. They say kindness can increase your sense of connectivity with others, decrease loneliness, combat low mood and improve relationships. They further add that it can be contagious, encouraging others to join in with their own generous deeds. I have seen this. Again I ask can you imagine just one person being kind and how catching that can be to others until it spreads around the world?

I recall working with a woman that was so joyful and kind every time I saw her. I told her when I had my baby I was going to name her Joy, because this woman was so joyful. I did name one of my children Joy. However, when she was born, she cried a lot and my other children asked, “Did you bring home the right baby?” I assured them that I was awake and saw them put the name tag on her even though they attempted to put a name tag on her that said Johnson. I informed the nurse that my last name was not Johnson as she had several name tags on the tray. So, she did call out the correct name and I watched since I was awake during the delivery.

7. Kindness Is Chemical

Did you know that kindness is chemical? Yes it is. Did you know that it has been called “the love hormone?” this hormone Oxytocin is produced when mothers breastfeed. This cements their bond with their baby according to cedars-sinai.org. They further added that when we are physically intimate it is tied to making us more trusting, more generous, and more friendlier, while lowering blood pressure. I can attest to that. When my husband and I first married there would be days he seemed mad at the world. I constantly reminded him that I was not only his wife, but his friend that wanted nothing but the best for him.

8. Appreciation

Do you know anyone that does not want to be appreciated? Showing appreciation is one of the kindest things that you can do. I also have discovered that telling someone you appreciate them is even better. I remember the first time someone told me they appreciated me. My heart just seemed to melt. So I challenge you today to tell someone that you appreciate them and watch their response.

Source:

The Power of Horse Human-Connections

The Healing Power of Horses on Mental Health

Kindness is Good for mental health and Over-all well-being

The Science of Kindness

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