kindnesswarrior

We’re hoping to see March roar in like a lion in support of our Kindness Porch drive for Bread of Life backpack snacks.  Bread of Life is a Malden-based organization that runs a Backpack Nutrition Program, where backpacks filled with food and other essentials are distributed to students experiencing food insecurity, as well as a […]

I recently had the opportunity to hear Dr. Laurie Santos speak about happiness. Dr. Santos is the teacher of the most popular class in Yale’s history, host of “The Happiness Lab” podcast, and creator of The Science of Well-Being.  I found it interesting — although not surprising — that kindness, both to yourself and to others, is

It isn’t unusual to feel sad in the winter months, especially when that winter is snowless (for some) and too snowy (for others). As we get ready to bid farewell to February, keep in mind that kindness can reduce symptoms of depression, decrease anxious thoughts, and strengthen connections. A recent study in the The Journal of

On Monday, January 15, 2024, communities across our country will be celebrate the annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service. A federal holiday that began as a commemoration of Dr. King’s birthday, it is now a day dedicated to encouraging and empowering Americans to participate in community service.  Dr. King’s steadfast commitment to service

Although there are many reasons to love Melrose during the holidays, my favorite thing this time of year is the overwhelming desire of so many to do good. This quote, attributed to Giedre Vaiciulaityte, says quite simply:  “Christmas time is a time of miracles, but most importantly, it’s the time when those miracles are often done

It’s amazing, really, to see a movement grow in real-time. What started as a simple idea to respond to sadness with kindness became a day-long — and then a year-long — celebration. And when it got too big for Stephanie and me to wrangle on our own, we sent out a call for help. Hands raised