Sociologist Shanna B. Tiayon posted an excellent article titled, “How Memories of Kindness Can Make You Happy,” in Greater Good Magazine. In the article, Ms. Tiayon points out that research has shown for quite some time that performing kind acts makes us happy. It also lowers our blood pressure and encourages stronger social connections. She also refers to a new study that shows that the mere act of reflecting on kind acts that we’ve done in the past has the same effect. What this means is that if you find yourself in a situation where you need a boost of positive energy, all you have to do is reflect on a kind act that you’ve done in the past. This makes kindness a gift that truly keeps on giving!

One Sentence Wisdom

• “The real man smiles in trouble, gathers strength from distress, and grows brave by reflection.” — Thomas Paine
• “Without reflection, we go blindly on our way.” — Margaret J. Wheatley

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