Kindness is all you need, psychologist and social researcher Hugh Mackay wrote in his best-selling book, The Kindness Revolution. That message has gone viral as he joins Ralph Kelly, director of the nonprofit Stay Kind, to launch Kind July.
Kind July is the legacy of Kelly’s two sons, who both unnecessarily lost their lives. Thomas Kelly was killed in a violent bullying attack, and his younger brother Stuart took his life four years later—both on July 4 when they were 18 years old.
Kind July originated in Australia and is now popping up on meeting planner news feeds around the globe @ #kindjuly. The goal is to commit to doing one kind act each day this month.
Here are a few examples:
• Buy lemonade from a lemonade stand.
• Send a dessert to the next table.
• Leave a positive note on a mirror.
• Facebook message positive notes to friends and family.
• Pick up trash and bring it to the nearest can.
• Be kind to yourself.
Take the Kind July pledge today and spread the word about Kind July on social media @ #kindjuly. Let’s create a kinder meetings industry!
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