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About This Author
My name is Joy, and I love to write.
Why poetry, here? Because poetry uplifts its writer, and if she is lucky enough, her readers, too. Around us, so many objects abound to write about. Once a poet starts with a smallest, most trivial object, he shall discover that his pen will spill out what is most delicate or most majestic hidden inside him. Since the classics sometimes dealt with lofty subjects with a lofty language, a person with poetry in his soul may incline to emulate that. That is understandable. Poetry does that to a person: it enlarges the soul and gives it wings. Yet, to really soar, a poet needs to take off from the ground.
 
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Everyday Canvas
"Failure is unimportant. It takes courage to make a fool of yourself."
CHARLIE CHAPLIN
Sometimes it takes darkness and the sweet
confinement of your aloneness
to learn
anything or anyone
that does not bring you alive
is too small for you.
David Whyte
This is my supplementary blog in which I will post entries written for prompts.
November 23, 2023 at 11:54am November 23, 2023 at 11:54am
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A random act of kindness, no matter how small, can make a tremendous impact on someone else's life.”
Roy T. Bennett, The Light in the Heart
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Well, I'd have to add to this quote that random acts of kindness can have positive effects on the well-being of both the giver and the recipient. Scientific studies refer to this fact very often. All acts of kindness release feel-good hormones, such as oxytocin, which contribute to a sense of happiness and reduce stress. Additionally, knowing that you've made a positive impact on someone else can bring a deep sense of fulfillment and purpose.
In addition, the impact of a random act of kindness extends far beyond the immediate moment. A small act can have a profound effect on someone's day, potentially turning around a challenging situation or simply brightening their mood. It's like a chain reaction, as the person who receives the kindness may be inspired to pay it forward, creating a positive cycle that can touch countless lives.
I am sure most of you know that here in WdC, the name of the RAOK group comes from the term Random Acts of Kindness. This is because this acronym refers to kindness's ability to share our humanity and to create a sense of connection to our mutual interests and to our community. Any kindness breaks down barriers and fosters a sense of unity by highlighting that, despite our differences, we all experience challenges and joys in our lives as well as the group or the site we belong.
The essence of all kind acts is to spread positivity and create a ripple effect of goodwill. In short, the beauty of random acts of kindness lies in their simplicity and their positive impact. Thus, when you perform or are thankful for small gestures such as holding the door open for someone or letting someone with only a couple of items pass in front of you at the checkout in the supermarket while you have a full cart or helping an old person carry something heavy, you are helping to create a more kind and compassionate society, one small gesture at a time.
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