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Why do we like random acts of kindness?  Something inside of us is drawn to stories of spontaneous kindness because kindness promotes gratitude, shows compassion, displays a selfless concern for the well-being of others. Kindness can even reduce stress, boost our immune system, and help reduce negative emotions such as anger, anxiety, and depression. When we practice these random acts of kindness, it starts a positive chain reaction that impacts our community. Seth Godin says, "Kindness ratchets up. It leads to more kindness. It can create trust and openness and truth and enthusiasm and patience and possibility." If you take a...

I have sons... 4 of them. Sometimes they like to get my attention, they did so very well a few years back. One son was a reserve firefighter and he and two other siblings went to the Fireman's ball. They know that they should behave, whatever that might mean to each of us. For me, it meant to be respectful and kind to all, especially those in authority like the Captains or Chiefs. I received a text a few hours after they left that said, "Mom, Cody, (the ff reserve) has been drinking a lot" Can you imagine what I...