16: Human Kindness

As we head into the holidays, we thought it would be a great time to share some things that are meaningful to us, as well as venture into a discussion on what we’re looking for as we head into a new year. Weighing on our hearts right now is pondering what it really means to be human, and how each one of us can strive to be kinder to the people that cross our paths. Ultimately, you can only control what you can control and how you show your heart to others, but if you’re able to love others and look for creative opportunities to show them kindness, we know you’ll find yourself living a more rewarding life in the ways that matter most.

We hope this conversation encourages you to think and examine your own outlook and behavior as we end one year and prepare to begin another. Let’s see how we can all inject more kindness into humanity in order to get back to where we need to be.

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In this episode you’ll hear:

• Why this is the most magical time of the year for AJ, and the big question he’d like people to ponder this holiday season [5:21]
  
  
• What it really means to be “human” [7:00]
  
  
• What Stephanie is seeing that disturbs her, particularly online, and how we can reframe our approach to these situations [8:26]
  
  
• The role that basic decency plays when something horrific happens, and a current event where this was not displayed [10:41]
  
  
• Why AJ feels that kindness is a virtue that we need to practice on a consistent basis [14:44]
  
  
• Ways to being added more kindness into your life right now [16:56]
  
  
• How AJ is tackling the issue of binary thinking in the world today [18:12]
  
  
• A simple practice that Stephanie uses to infuse more kindness into the world [20:51]
  
  
• The overarching message that performings certain acts of kindness gives to others [24:41]
  
  
• Why being kind shouldn’t be viewed as a weakness or displaying vulnerability [27:01]
  
  
• A reminder to connect with the people that we love, especially at this time of year [27:39]

Links & Resources:

https://www.respectcircles.com/13-the-power-of-gratitude/