In celebration of its inaugural year, the Center for HumanKindness invites you to take a look back at some of the most exciting kindness trends to emerge in 2021:
Defining kindness.
You know it when you experience it, but defining kindnessāthe gritty, transformative kindness we’re interested ināisn’t easy. The Center for HumanKindness defines it as an intentional commitment to honoring one another’s humanity. From Lady Gaga to psychologist Adam Grant, global community engagement around showing kindness as strength is encouraging!
A strong case for kindness.
According to the BBC, kindness-related research papers increased from 35 in the 1980s to more than 1,000 in the last 10 years. The benefits from giving and receiving kindness have been endorsed by pediatricians, business leaders, editorial boards, parenting experts, psychologists, and filmmakers. Accessible to all in an endless supply, kindness is for everyone!
Kindness is all around us.
Some days it seems like grim or divisive news dominates our lives and the headlines. But if you look for it, kindness is all around us. From the nonprofit sector to the everyday heroes in our community, so many people of all ages are committed to fostering a sense of belonging and flourishing in our communities.
If you’re seeking more reminders of everyday kindness, check out The Columbus Dispatch’s The Good Life, sign up for the Washington Post’s free newsletter called The Optimist, and follow the Center for HumanKindness on social media.
Thank you for putting the universal value of kindness into practice every day!
About the Center for HumanKindness
In May 2021, The Columbus Foundation created the Center for HumanKindness to cultivate a culture of kindness that honors the humanity of one another and fosters belonging and connection in our communities. Research shows that kind acts, big or small, are transformative for the giver, receiver, and bystanders. Join us on this journey to extend the ripples of kindness in our community with resources, inspiration, and service opportunities.
Visit www.columbusfoundation.org/kindness for more information, sign up for a monthly e-newsletter, and connect on social media.