"Rustic Cuff creator Jill Donovan focuses on concepts inspired by her most popular bracelets, telling the stories behind them while also sharing how they can impact the life of the reader and everyone they touch. Be inspired by this regifting movement and discover the power in generous giving for a fulfilling journey through life"--Amazon.com and dust jacket flap.

What if you had the power to rewrite a line in someone's story?

Despite what you might have been told, we’re not inherently selfish. The truth is we’re inherently kind.Scientific evidence has proven that kindness changes the brain, impacts the heart and immune system, is an antidote to depression and even slows the ageing process. We’re actually genetically wired to be kind. In The Five Side Effects of Kindness, David Hamilton shows that the effects of kindness are felt daily throughout our nervous system. When we’re kind we feel happier and our bodies are healthiest.In his down-to-earth and accessible style, David shares how: •Kindness makes us happier •Kindness is good for the heart •Kindness slows ageing •Kindness improves relationships •Kindness is contagious

It's a Monday morning for the Towers family.As Peter Towers drives his three children to school, his encouragement remains the same as he drops them off: "Hey, kids. Seek out those who look like they don't have any friends and be a blessing to them. You can change someone's life today."But something happens when Zack, Tyler, and Emma Powers actually act on their dad's prompting to "reach out and bless someone today." When that happens, they find out how the Blessing Effect can literally change the future!

Inspired by the author's fortieth birthday celebration where she committed to forty days of intentional kindness, this book shares the ripple effect that changed an entire community. In less than a year, more than 20,000 separate acts of kindness took place as others embraced the endeavour. A Case for Kindness equips you to have that same impact on the lives of your own neighbors, family, and friends. In this book, you will find forty kindness practices that easily fit the margins of your day-to-day interactions. It is a forty-day journey that will have a lasting impact on the lives of others, while enriching your own life in the process.

The Guide of "The Ripple Effect: Embracing Everyday Kindness" serves as a comprehensive guide to understanding and implementing the concept of everyday kindness. It begins by introducing the power of small actions and the scientific principle of the butterfly effect, setting the foundation for the book's central theme. The subsequent chapters explore various facets of kindness, including the impact of words, the formation of kind habits, the courage to step outside one's comfort zone, and the ripple effects of generosity and gratitude. The section also delves into the importance of mindfulness, empathy, and making sustainable choices. Through a blend of scientific research, practical advice, and relatable examples, the Guide equips readers with the knowledge and tools to incorporate kindness into their daily lives and understand its far-reaching impacts. The Story takes a narrative approach, following the journey of Rachel, a young woman who discovers the transformative power of everyday kindness. Through Rachel's experiences, readers witness the practical application of the concepts introduced in the Guide. The story unfolds from Rachel's initial encounter with the butterfly effect to her first experiments with kindness, her growing understanding of empathy, and the positive changes in her relationships. As Rachel's journey progresses, we see her efforts expand beyond her personal life to create a community movement, help others unleash their potential for kindness, and ultimately address larger societal issues. This narrative structure allows readers to see the real-world implications of embracing everyday kindness and the potential ripple effects of their actions, providing inspiration and a relatable model for their own kindness journeys.

Manifest kindness within yourself and kick-start a positive ripple effect in the world with this interactive workbook to cultivating kindness. Kindness can change the world—and the world could use some change! Practicing kindness just a few minutes every day can help you think more positively and lovingly towards yourself and others—even people you don’t know. Leading you through introspective exercises, The Kindness Workbook shows you how to integrate kindness into your life and spread it to others. In turn, you can feel calmer, less stressed, more compassionate, and accepting. Your personal, social, and work relationships will flourish. Best of all, your kindness to others may persuade them to pay it forward, spreading goodwill and making the world a more peaceful, pleasant, and connected place.

An interactive journal featuring prompts and exercises that encourage readers to act, opportunities for reflection, inspirational quotes along with anecdotes from the work of 52 Lives, plus space for readers to acknowledge and record their thoughts.

WINNER OF A CORETTA SCOTT KING HONOR AND THE JANE ADDAMS PEACE AWARD! Each kindness makes the world a little better This unforgettable book is written and illustrated by the award-winning team that created The Other Side and the Caldecott Honor winner Coming On Home Soon. With its powerful anti-bullying message and striking art, it will resonate with readers long after they've put it down. Chloe and her friends won't play with the new girl, Maya. Every time Maya tries to join Chloe and her friends, they reject her. Eventually Maya stops coming to school. When Chloe's teacher gives a lesson about how even small acts of kindness can change the world, Chloe is stung by the lost opportunity for friendship, and thinks about how much better it could have been if she'd shown a little kindness toward Maya.