“Remember, there is no small act of kindness. Every act creates a ripple with no logical end.” – Scott Adams
In our day of internet comment boards, it may seem like kindness is dead. It is undoubtedly easier to find negativity and unkindness in our daily lives, and it gets mentioned more in the news. Despite what the world may tell us, kindness isn’t on life support. It just needs a little boost.
We’ve all heard of random acts of kindness. It’s the act of doing something thoughtful for someone randomly. We like the idea of intentional acts of kindness, where one person deliberately chooses to help or serve someone else to better the world. People who practice this are often happier and more fulfilled.
Humans aren’t meant to be unkind. It isn’t survival of the fittest. Charles Darwin, the creator of this theory, believed that humanity was profoundly social and caring and that sympathy for others was instinctual and part of our survival makeup.
Scientists have studied how kindness affects our brains. They have found that acts of kindness boost hormone levels and release vital chemicals like dopamine and oxytocin into the brain. These substances are responsible for good feelings and help regulate mood. Doing good things for others has been scientifically proven to help you feel better and increase your health. Imagine if you intentionally tried to release those chemicals in your brain by being kind all the time!
At SendOutCards, we don’t need scientific evidence to prove that kindness helps others. We see it every day. Our users share their love and support for others by sending thoughtful cards and gifts that brighten a person’s day. Our distributors develop their natural talents of giving and love to help others build the life they want. Kindness is what we do, and it’s who we are. Make it part of your daily life today, too.