Do Something Nice

We are always having chance encounters in our life and we have the chance to either be judgmental or create a friendship. It's addicting! But not all addictions are good. This episode talks about two people who were faced with that issue.

The quote in this episode is from William Butler Yeats: "There are no strangers here; Only friends you haven't yet met."

We forget sometimes that the elderly are a vessel of history and are part of our lives. But through acts of kindness during the CoronaVirus, there are ways we can keep communication open for those who are isolated. This episode shares a story about that concept.

The quote in this episode is from Woodrow M. Kroll: "Treat the elderly as a nonrenewable resource; they care!"

We all need to remember at times that we are talking to people who do want to be nice. If we can't let them into our lives, what else do we have? Jeff share's his own reminder of this in this episode.

The quote in this episode is from Pierre-Aguste Renoir: "People love to be nice, but you must give them the chance."

Kindness has been around for as long as humans have been alive, and some traditions of kindness have either recently been created or have been around for a while now. This episode covers some amazing traditions of kindness that you might want to do yourself!

The quote in this episode is from Nelson Mandela: "The profound sense that we are human only through the humanity of others; that if we are to accomplish anything in this world, it will in equal measure be due to the work and achievements of others."

Oh and if you are interested in the Nguni proverb, it is, "umuntu ngumuntu ngabantu," which loosely translates as, " I am who I am because of who you are"

Jeff was recently asked to review the book called "Dancing Through Life" by Allen T. Brown. Listen in as he shares what he enjoys most about this book and how it is a good read which lines up nicely with the Do Something Nice network.

The quote in this episode is from Voltaire: "Every man is guilty of all the good he didn't do."

Interested in learning more about Allen Brown and his book?

https://www.allenthomasbrown.com/

You can order your own copy through Amazon or even get it on Audible!

https://www.amazon.com/Dancing-Through-Life-Indulge-Possibilities/dp/1626347018

When you have built a friendship that has a strong bond, it comes with a type of kindness that is hard to forget. This episode shares an example of an unlikely friendship that you are sure to enjoy!

The quote in this episode is from Thomas J. Watson: "Don't make friends who are comfortable to be with. Make friends who will force you to lever yourself up."

Your smile is one of the best features about you, but there are children out there that need help with mending their self-esteem. This episode shares with you an organization that is mending faces… one child at a time.

The quote in this episode is from Ralph Waldo Emerson: "The purpose of life is not to be happy. It is to be useful, to be honorable, to be compassionate, to have it make some difference that you have lived and lived well."

As people stand up for what they believe in, there is a chance we will end up seeing protests. They happen all the time, but we can make a difference and find non-violent ways to make a difference. This episode is encouraging that you find a non-violent way to stand up for your rights.

The quote in this episode is from Martin Luther King: "The method of nonviolent resistance is the most potent weapon available to oppressed people in their struggle for justice and human dignity."

Our graduating seniors and college students are still reaching a milestone in their life this year regardless if they get to actually have a ceremony. But we can still celebrate this moment in their life with them. This episode has a few ideas on how we can do that.

The quote in this episode is from Nelson Mandela: "Remember to celebrate milestones as you prepare for the road ahead."

When we see how much we interact with each other on social media, it just so happens that things will get heated. We also can find ourselves in some heated conversations. This episode shares some tips on how to overcome that and shares some information on someone who helps people rediscover humanity in this all.

The quote in this episode is from Albert Einstein: "Peace cannot be kept by force; it can only be achieved by understanding."