The holiday season is in full force now, and sure - we all love it because well...Santa, Christmas music (Mariah Carey's totally thawed out and dancing her way through everyone's speakers and headphones as I type), good food, sweet treats, merry cocktails, beloved Christmas movies, and the goodwill towards men and all those feel-good vibes.

"Do-Gooding" is of the utmost importance this time of year, and kindness towards others is encouraged pretty much everywhere.

But here's my question - why is there a season...really....one month out of twelve...when kindness towards others is highlighted? So many of us love the holiday season for this reason - so why can't we "make it happen" (FYI - Mariah Carey song right there) and make it a focus for the entire year?

Look at our world, people. Kindness is lacking. So is compassion, love, a desire to understand....I could go on and on, but I don't feel like typing that much, nor do I want to focus on the negative.

Kindness has magical powers. It doesn't require money or a certain social status. Kindness requires a good heart, and a commitment to making the world a more loving place.

If you're looking for a few fun ideas to help you get those creative juices flowing, give this one a listen, and I'll give you a freebie, just for fun:

• Bake some cookies, and drop them off to a business you frequent to show your appreciation

If you decide to put some kindness into action, please share it on Instagram and tag me @awakentheextraordinary. If there's something kindness-oriented I can help you with, email me at [email protected].

The world needs more kindness. Why can't it start with us?