Kindness Starts With One®

Brenda Peterson has a new motto for 2018: Kindness First. This is what she says: “From my perspective, kindness is that place in your heart that is wide open, gracious, and compassionate. When you look through the lenses of kindness there is no evil, sadness, or hate. There is only understanding, tolerance, and respect. When we give kindness away it...

I have had many people inspire me to be a better human throughout my life. I am grateful for all of them, but right now I want to recognize my boss, Dr. Rozina Lakhani. Not only does Dr. Rozina have a contagious passion to help decrease people's suffering, she inspires excellence. When I started working for Dr. Rozina, I was...

My best friend, my wife, my life, and my one true love. In one week we will have known each other 25 years! Marcia is the person who taught me how to love.

Nancy is a front line Wellness ambassadors. She has been a bright spot since her first day with us and continues to be a of wealth of knowledge with her kind and compassionate presence to all who enter our wellness center. This picture is of Nancy and her Newberry, a therapy dog who has accompanied her on the front lines...

My friend Joy. When I get mad at someone she’s always encouraging me to go to them and make up with them.

My best friend, Abby, from my swim team. Comforted me when I was really upset about missing a cut time by four tenths of a second.

My 'one' is Ruth. She is a lady I met while living in Canada. She is a retired missionary. Probably the most kind person I have ever known. She was a great friend and confidant during a time when I most needed one. She has continued to be my friend for the past 20+ years. Now that she is much...

Elizabeth is a boss, turned friend, turned true soul sister. Whenever I'm having a tough time she's definitely one I turn to for advice even though she lives in Honolulu and I live in Cleveland. Her energy motivates, inspires and releases negativity.

My one is my mom. My mom has been there when I was sad. She is really nice. She cares for me, and loves me, my brother, sister, and dad. She's there for me when I need her. I thank her for every thing shes done for me. Shes kind because she does a lot of favors. She takes me...

I work at Community Prep School in Prov. RI 4 years ago I started a group called #makekindnessthenorm on Friday we made almost 100 PB & J sandwishes to give out to the homeless waiting in line for a bed.

My daughter is everything to me. She is not born and I am not married but everything I do everyday will help create the father I need to be to her. I want to be able to lead by example when the hard questions come when she is older.

My friend Ariel. Is the best. She is alway there for me. And she always where’s pick swecherts. And when I fell bad or scared to say something am scared to tell someone or her. I tell her and she keeps it a secret. And I am very thankful about her.

My one is Jenny Finch. She is my one because she inspires me whenever I pitch and play first base. If I make a mistake in pitching I think of her and her incredible pitching. It motivates me to pitch well. She inspired me to play First and Pitcher. I fell in love with this position and I have to...

My daughter Rowan is performing random acts of kindness all week at her school as the kindness fairy.

Carli Llyod is my one because she goes above and beyond to reach her goals. So it makes me want to try my hardest to.

Hugo Viana. Healer. Wizard of Body Mechanics, Muay Thai mentor, Jui-jitsJiu-jitsu mentor, Good man, wise, noble and kind soul

Joshua is my only grandson and he's fighting stage 3 Alveolar rhabdomyosarcoma. I am so honored to be his grandmother and see his heroic fight and witness first hand all the random acts of kindness from even total strangers. I makes me more aware to be the person who can pay It forward by finding ways everyday to be kind.

Hailey Shoenebeck is one of the nicest people I know in every situation, even when she gets nothing in return

my ‘one’ is bri. she always shows me amazing love and always tells me and everyone she knows and doesn’t know how amazing they are and shows how strong she is and lifts people up when she feels her wort and that inspires me so much.

RAK WEEK The person in my life that really inspires me to be kind is my grandma. I choose my grandma because she is the kindas person on the planet. She always gets back up and lets no one make her feel bad about herself. Also, she is always nice to me and she loves me so much and I...

In my life I've had a lot of role models in my life in this prompt I will be talking about my grandma. My Grandma goes above and beyond to show me love I thank her for that every day. She has spoiled me and my sisters and shown the love in her heart to show that she loves us...

When someone asks me who do I look up to, I don’t say anyone because I don’t look up to anyone. But when they ask me who is the most kind the most enjoyable person in your life, I respond with my sister. My sister has been with me my entire life always been there for me and supports me...

Jessica Starr goes beyond the meaning of that one person who inspires so many!! She has such a kind heart and dedication to spreading love through dancing and doing for others. As a young 14 year old dancer I have learned so much about dedication and kindness through Jessica!! I was inspired to start my own campaign of collecting shoes...

My incredible partner, the love of my life, inspires me every day. She's always striving and pushing for us to do our very best. Never settles. She supports me no matter what kind of mood I'm in. She loves us unconditionally. Donna is my dream come true. I don't want to think about what my life might be like without...

There is a boy named Ryan Tobias, and he was very kind to me. In ela we have this thing were we have tickets, and if we forget something we give it to the teacher or if you need to go to your locker. So one day i forgot my homework in my locker and the class was going over...

My one is my best friend Brooke. She’s always been here for me when i was down, or needed a friend, or just wanted a friend to be with me. Sometimes she made me feel better and helped me even when she wasn’t aware that I was hurting and resend help. She makes me laugh until my stomach hurts, and...

Daniel has been there with me through everything over the past 3 and a half years. He is my other half, my partner in crime, and my star in the black of night. He supports me in most of the things I do and with out him I would be absolutely lost. He goes above and beyond to make sure...

My one best friend in the whole world. She is the best person ever but she gets into trouble and goes through hard times like all of us. I remember a year or so ago we were both depressed deeply. I would plaster a smile and act like I was fine to try to cheer her up. She knew it...

Tony Deaton has been an inspiration to me for my adult life. I was part of his voice studio and he taught me how to be passionate about music and teaching. I myself became a music teacher because of the inspiration he gave me. I aspire to be a teacher of his caliber.

Austin Hanke has been around since day 1 and has yet to hurt, betray, or lie to anyone. He is strong and a great friend.