Kindness Makes the World a Better Place

Kindness Makes the World a Better Place

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Kindness Makes the World a Better Place episodes

  • 3 Acts of Kindness During This Pandemic

    These 3 stories are in one way or another related to showing kindness in this time of pandemic madness.

    "An ‘Outpouring of Love and Kindness’ in Chantilly - Church members honor cancer-fighting pastor with caravan";  Story link: http://www.connectionnewspapers.com/news/2020/apr/22/outpouring-love-and-kindness-chantilly/

    "Staying connected through messages of kindness"; Community members in Enumclaw, WA save their local newspaper through acts of kindness. Story link: https://www.courierherald.com/opinion/staying-connected-through-messages-of-kindness/

    "Acts of Kindness: Seniors Get Food and Students Get Words of Encouragement"; Kevin Livingston, founder of 100 Suits for 100 Men, and community volunteers are delivering nutritious food, masks, and more to 150 seniors in Queens, New York. Story link: https://www.ny1.com/nyc/all-boroughs/human-interest/2020/04/22/acts-of-kindness--seniors-get-food-and-students-get-words-of-encouragement

    Host: Stephen Carter, CEO, Stress Solutions, LLC - https://www.EFT-MD.com.  Email host at [email protected].

    7 min
  • Throwing Rubber Gloves on Parking Lots is Unkind

    Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, many of us are restricted in travel. We can go to food stores, drugstores, and if absolutely necessary medical appointments. 

    Health officials are urging people to wear masks and rubber gloves to help protect against the virus. Sadly, too many people are throwing rubber gloves on public parking lots after going into stores. This is unsanitary, unkind, and rude because other people have to pick up and dispose of those globes.

    Another consequence of throwing used rubber gloves on the ground is they can end up in the sewer and water systems. 

    Host Stephen Carter suggests ways you can help share the message of kindness that this behavior is unkind, unsanitary, and rude.

    Contact host Stephen Carter at [email protected].

    5 min
  • 3 Words to Make Someone Feel Special

    In this episode you’re going to learn 3 words to make someone feel very, very special. And “Love” is NOT one of those words!

    Host: Stephen Carter. In addition, CEO of Stress Solutions, LLC, a company dedicated to helping people dissolve stress and live happier, healthier lives.

    Resource sites: www.MindOverStress.us | www.EFT-MD.com

    Contact host: [email protected] 

    7 min
  • Kindness to a Cub Scout by a Lady Keeping it Positive!

    Kindness to a Cub Scout by a Lady Keeping it Positive - Show Notes

    This episode highlights the kind actions by a lady who took time to talk with an 8 year old Cub Scout selling popcorn.

    The Cub Scout seemed dejected because so many people either wouldn’t respond or shook their heads no to his invitation to buy popcorn to support his den. Then, a lady walked out of the store and stopped, taking a few seconds to smile and talk with the boy.

    When asked if she would like to buy popcorn, she too, said “No”, but she opened her wallet and gave a donation to the now smiling 8 year old Cub Scout. He was thrilled at the lady’s kindness.

    As the lady walked by, I noticed she was wearing a tee shirt with the words, “Keep it Positive!”.

    This lady truly was acting in alignment with her beliefs.

    On a personal note, two of my grandsons were in Scouting for several years. Both grandsons live the Boy Scout creed every day. The oldest grandson, now a college senior, has volunteered hundreds upon hundreds of hours through his service fraternity and other groups. He’s done volunteer work in the U.S. and other countries helping those in need.

    My 16 year old grandson also volunteers - as do his brother, sister, and parents - helping feed the homeless and doing other wonderful works of charity.

    Scouting has been an important contributor to the kind, loving people these young men have become. The values they learned and lived in scouting will help guide them for the rest of their lives.

    I encourage you to support the Scouting programs - boys and girls.

    The next time a young boy or girl approaches you selling cookies, popcorn, or other items, reach into your wallet and give a donation or - even better - make the purchase.

    By supporting the Scouts, you truly do, ‘Make the world a better place”.

    Stephen Carter here for the, “Make the World a Better Place” podcast.

    Comments invited at [email protected]

    7 min
  • 15 Year Old Emily Finchum Spreads Kindness and Stops Bullying

    You will meet an extraordinary 15 year old Virginia student named Emily Finchum who has - and is - spreading kindness across the U.S. and to our service members in Afghanistan. In addition, Emily is helping other students who are victims of bullying.

    Emily and her mom have delivered more than 200,000 Positive Patrol messages to First Responders, Service Members, and others. She even created a special card for classmates with the message, “You’re worth more than you know”.

    Emily's Story of Being Bullied

    Emily’s passion grew out of her own experience of being bullied in Elementary School. She was physically and emotionally bullied to include receiving a note from another student saying they were going to kill her.

    Positive Patrol Kindness and Anti-Bullying Program

    Her special program hashtag is #PositivePatrol.

    Emily’s efforts have been lauded by the National Center on Safe Supportive Learning Environments.

    Here’s the link to the online news story about Emily’s #PositivePatrol work: 

    https://www.progress-index.com/news/20190714/victim-of-bullying-turns-negative-experience-into-outreach-of-kindness-with-positivepatrol

    5 min
  • 2 Kitties, 1 Pooch, and 2 Caring Ladies Who Make the World a Better Place

    In this episode, you'll meet two lovely kind ladies. One lady delivers food daily to two stray cats living near a McDonald's. 

    The second lady carries a bag of dog food in her trunk. No, she doesn't own a dog, but when she sees a homeless person with a dog, she gives money to the homeless person and a bag of yummy food to the dog.

    Both ladies are offering these acts of kindness out of caring and love. They truly do make this world a better place.

    5 min
  • Feeling Thankful and Helping Others Do the Same
    Recorded the day before Thanksgiving in the U.S., I share two things I'm grateful for that happened on that day: First, I share a summary of a session where I helped a client - herself a therapist - release fears associated with a medical condition along with eliminating any felt sense of physical pain. Secondly, I share my own feelings about receiving a message of appreciation from a client I worked with months ago.
    My feelings of gratitude for the successful client session that day were magnified many times over as positive feelings created by receiving the note of thanks from a client I hadn't worked with for many months touched my heart and mind.
    I encourage you to take just a few moments and call, email, text, or - best of all - write a message of appreciation to someone who has touched your life for the better. They will be touched and grateful for your kindness.
    As an added bonus, you will relive the positive memories associated with the person you're communicating with. You will feel wonderful as you make others feel wonderful because of your kindness.
    Your thoughtful actions will truly, Make the World a Better Place.
    5 min
  • How Mother Nature Can Change Your Mind
    Recent research confirms what we all know to be true. Time spent outside in Mother Nature renews the mind, body, and spirit.
    Time in Mother Nature literally changes the mind. It provides a direct link to our physical roots and reconnects us with the primal source of life.
    In this episode recorded in a lovely grove of trees, I share my moment to moment experience as Mother Nature works her magic. I literally feel the positive changes take hold and share how those changes bring enhanced energy, wellbeing, and a sense of calm.
    I invite you to take just a few minutes each day to leave your residence, your office, and other indoor spaces to spend time in a park or even a tree lined neighborhood connecting to the magic energies only available when we're outside. The air we breath outside is far more energized and fresh than the air available inside offices, homes, and even cars.
    Why would I invite you to experience even just a few minutes of Mother Nature? Because it changes your mind and enhances mood and wellbeing.
    When you are energized, relaxed, and calm, you influence those you connect with. They are influenced by your positive energy. When that happens, you are literally making this world a better place.
    4 min
  • Want to Create Positive Feelings? Ask This Question!
    In this episode you'll discover the one powerful question that creates positive feelings immediately. This question directs the mind to recall specific memories of positive experiences, conversations, and emotions that make the person you ask - and yourself - feel wonderful.
    This question is also a powerful tool to change your own thinking and attention in positive ways. It's a terrific way to jump start a journal post, whether you're using long form journaling or a short daily gratitude bullet journal.
    You'll find more episodes of, "Make the World a Better Place" by clicking the Audio Podcast tab on the website, http://MindOverStress.us.
    Questions and suggestions for future episodes are always welcome. You can reach us through the "Contact Us" tab at http://MindOverStress.us.
    Steve Carter | Stress Solutions, LLC |
    6 min
  • Acknowledge Good Work Ep7
    In our day-to-day world we sometimes meet people who go above and beyond to delight us. In this episode, you'll hear about a young Safeway Food checkout cashier who did exactly that.
    As she checked me out, she took the initiative to fix a problem with the plastic slide lock closing tab on a container of deli meat. "A small thing", you may say. And indeed it is. But she could have simply folded the plastic bag over and put it in a grocery bag. She went above and beyond to fix a problem that wasn't hers.
    When I acknowledged her "above and beyond" work, she beamed with appreciation. We can all make the world a better place by going "above and beyond" and by acknowledging others who go above and beyond for us.
    4 min

About Kindness Makes the World a Better Place

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Stories of everyday people doing acts of kindness that make our world a better place. From time to time we'll also explore research related to kindness and positivity.