The Kindness Movement
For those tired of the snickering, egotistical, unkind spiritedness of our modern society, I ask you this.. what if we began a movement of kindness? No matter what your beliefs, political affiliation, values, imagine for one moment that from now on, you chose to lead a life of kindness and empathic qualities that helped guide…
Lost In the Trends: A Decline in Kindness and Authenticity
In many ways, we have become so accustomed to our tablets and devices, making social media posts and following trends, that we have forgotten what it means to experience life beyond the screens. We are enmeshed in this emerging expectation to have a certain amount of likes, views, and comments that affirm our social acceptance,…
The Courage to Be Kind: Reclaiming Empathy in a World Obsessed with Being “Cool”
The Empathy Project by Jasmine I.A McMorran From the moment we are old enough to understand social dynamics, many of us begin learning an unspoken lesson: fitting in matters. We absorb messages from peers, media, institutions, and cultural norms about what makes someone desirable, respected, influential, or “cool.” We learn which emotions are acceptable to…
The Empathy Project: Restoring Empathy in Humanity 