One Kind Act a Day Blog
Being Kind To Those On the Autism Spectrum
Being Kind To Those On the Autism Spectrum Why Bringing Joy to Them Brings More Joy to You! Did you know that 1 in 36 children will be diagnosed with autism by the age of 8? Additionally, 1 in 45 adults in the U.S. have autism. If you have had the privilege to know a child or [...]
Kindness in the Surgical Suite
Kindness in the Surgical Suite “Whoso Keepeth His Mouth and His Tongue Keepeth His Soul from Troubles.” -Proverbs 21:23 Written by: M.T. Bennett, M.S. When you’re cutting into a cadaver and you sever a choice artery or nerve, expletives will fly. Such was the case in my anatomy lab one day. My tank mates and I stood [...]
The Ripple Effect of Kindness
The Ripple Effect of Kindness by Lilian Drake When something falls into a body of water, it causes a ripple. This ripple starts out small, but rapidly expands to encompass a large area. One Kind Act a Day is asking people to do just one deliberate act of kindness. It may seem inconsequential, but that act [...]
Kindness is Extra–Ordinary
Kindness is Extra–Ordinary When we hear the word “extraordinary,” we think of the remarkable, the exceptional, the amazing, the unbelievable—even the sensational. Michael Jordan was an extraordinary basketball player, embodying all these traits. Taylor Swift, regardless of your musical preferences, also qualifies as extraordinary, making her mark on the world stage. Abraham Lincoln made extraordinary efforts to unite [...]
Utah County Launches Countywide Kindness Initiative
Utah County Launches Countywide Kindness Initiative Kindness begins with me — except in Utah County, where it now begins with a countywide kindness initiative.Vineyard became a "certified city of kindness" in January when the city government received recognition for its efforts to get residents to spread kindness. At that ceremony, city leaders challenged Orem, Spanish Fork and Utah County [...]