Kindness, the gift that keeps on giving

February 12, 2024 – Defence Stories

By Leith Fermin-Rix, B.Sc., M.Ed.

“No kind action ever stops with itself. One kind action leads to another. Good example is followed. A single act of kindness throws out roots in all directions, and the roots spring up and make new trees.”.

Amelia Earhart

Did you know, in Canada, the third week of February is known as “Kindness Week”?

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There is even an Act. The bill was enacted on June 3, 2021, making Canada the first country in the world to pass such legislation. The purpose of this week is to improve the health and well-being of Canadians by encouraging “acts of kindness, volunteering, and charitable giving.”

There are many Canadians and charities in need of support, and there are valuable ways to help beyond opening pocketbooks:

Showing kindness can lead to:

Each of us has a unique capacity to make change by spreading kindness. Acts of kindness are contagious and can lead to making new friends and fond memories and learning new things. Choose kindness and witness the positive impact it has on yourself and those around you.

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