A movement of people who are committed to spreading kindness and inspiring others to do so is speaking about the good deeds that can come of goodwill.
According to Brooke Jones, vice president of the Random Acts of Kindness Foundation, a random act of kindness can not only help the person receiving the aid but the giver as well.
“(It) increases the immune system, lowers the heart rate and blood pressure” when a person does something nice," Jones said.
There are also benefits to teaching children how to be kind and Jones said kindness “helps with grades and discipline, along with literacy, and writing, such as thank-you notes.”
Jones said that spreading kindness isn't just doing a favor. It also helps to have a hearty laugh once in a while, too.
“Sometimes, when I’m having a bad day, and I end up having a belly laugh, I feel so much better," she said.
For more information, visit the Random Acts of Kindness Foundation website at randomactsofkindness.org.
