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Human Acts of Kindness |
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Did you know that an act that positively influences the life of both the giver and the receiver is a kindness? It can be spontaneous (random) or premeditated. It can be as simple as a smile or a thank you, and as complicated as starting a non-profit organization to benefit those in need. Kindness has four working parts: dignity, respect, compassion and humility. If you have all of these things for yourself, then you will be able to share them with others. If we reach out with dignity, respect, compassion and humility, we are likely to feel it being returned. |
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Actively seeking out opportunities to assist others will naturally bring a certain amount of warmth and feeling of self-worth to each of us. It feels good to help others and others feel good knowing someone wants them to help. Kindness is what you define it as, rather than what someone else thinks you should believe it is. I suggest all people actively attempt to live by this phrase, "Today I will commit one random act of kindness. Will you?" |
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Numerous studies show that acts of kindness result in significant health benefits, both physical and mental. Here is just one of those benefits. Health problems can be improved after performing kind acts. Helping reverses feelings of depression, supplies social contact and decreases feelings of hostility and isolation that can cause stress, overeating, ulcers etc. A drop in stress may, for some people, decrease the constriction within the lungs that lead to asthma attacks. |
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How Vulnerable Are You To Stress? Score each item according to how much of the time each statement applies to you. 1 - almost always, 2 - usually, 3 - sometimes, 4- rarely, 5 - never. |
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1. I eat at least one balanced meal a day. 2. I get seven to eight hours sleep at least four nights a week. 3. I give and receive affection regularly. 4. I have at least one relative within 50 miles whom I can rely on. 5. I exercise to the point of perspiration at least twice a week. 6. I smoke less than half a pack of cigarettes a day. 7. I take fewer than five alcoholic drinks a week. 8. I am the appropriate weight for my height. 9. I have an income adequate to meet basic expenses. 10. I get strength from my religious (spiritual) beliefs. 11. I regularly attend club or social activities. 12. I have a network of friends and acquaintances. 13. I have one or more friends to confide in about personal matters. 14. I am in good health (including eyesight, hearing and teeth). 15. I am able to speak openly about my feelings when angry or worried. 16. I have regular conversations with the people I live with about domestic problems such as chores, money and daily living issues. |
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17. I do something for fun at least once a week. 18. I am able to organize my time effectively. 19. I drink fewer than three cups of coffee (tea or cola drinks) a day. 20. I take quiet time for myself during the day. To get your score, add up the figures and subtract 20. Any number greater than 30 indicates a vulnerability to stress. You are seriously vulnerable if your score is between 50 and 75 and extremely vulnerable if it is greater than 75. For personal private appointments with Llyn or Tanis please call: Llyn @ (204) 477-1757 or llyn100@yahoo.com Tanis @ (204) 779-1791 or tanism@mts.net |
