If you're going to be kind to another human, today is the day to do it!
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Editor's Note:
Hey readers, we think you're great!
We wanted to share that kind thought with you because today, November 13, is "World Kindness Day" — created back in 1998 by a consortium of kindhearted charities.
If you're going to celebrate, say organizers, you should do at least one intentional act of kindness. (I don't think it counts if you're kind to yourself, although honestly, it can't hurt!)
For us at Goats and Soda, in addition to sharing a kind thought with our devoted readers, we thought, this is a good opportunity to learn more about kindness — and to find out how acts of kindness can change lives. That's especially critical in a world where cruelty, war and bad news seem omnipresent.
Some hardhearted souls may even question whether small acts of kindness really matter. Spoiler alert: They do!
So … kindly stick with us as we explore … kindness.
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Let's start with a simple yet profound story about a snack.
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