When Love and Kindness Are Present

Summary

The web content discusses the importance of spreading love and kindness in our daily lives, emphasizing the impact of our actions on the world and the scientific basis for the positive effects of kindness.

Abstract

The author begins by reflecting on the beauty of each day, acknowledging the gift of life and health. They share a personal experience of being mentioned in a story about protecting Mother Earth, which resonates with their own recent article on the science of kindness. This article, posted to Newsbreak, highlights research from Cedars-Sinai on the tangible effects of kindness on brain chemistry. Despite receiving negative comments on the platform, the author is encouraged by the 15 shares their story has received. The author, Lola Rosario, believes in the interconnectedness of our actions and their consequences, rejecting the notion of coincidences. They advocate for focusing on love and kindness to counteract life's negativity and contribute to a healthier planet. Drawing inspiration from Maya Angelou, the author encourages readers to be a rainbow in someone's cloud, suggesting that small acts of kindness can bring color and smiles to those surrounded by grey and sadness. The content concludes with a call to action to celebrate kindness by protecting each other and the environment, inviting readers to visit the author's website and support their work on Ko-Fi.

Opinions

The author values the power of positivity and its role in personal well-being and community health.
They believe that every action, word, and choice can set off a chain reaction, influencing others and the world.
The author rejects the idea of coincidences, seeing purpose and connection in the events that unfold around them.
They emphasize the importance of nurturing our shared humanity through acts of love and kindness.
The author is motivated by the impact of their work, as evidenced by the engagement with their articles and the shares they receive.
They see kindness as more than just a fleeting feeling but as something that has a scientific basis and real-world effects.
The author is committed to spreading positive vibes, even in the face of negative comments, and encourages others to do the same.

Spreading the beauty of our shared humanity.

Be a rainbow in someone’s cloud. ~ Maya Angelou, Compassionate Being, Civil Rights Activist, Poet & Author

Something beautiful happened at the start of my day today.

But wait, now that I just typed the above sentence I realized— every day that I awake to my breath, to my health, and in my wondrous ancestral motherland is in itself a beautiful thing.

At my Gmail inbox, I caught a notification of being mentioned in a story of one of my favorite Medium authors. She wrote about protecting Mother Earth and how in doing so, we can also nurture each other.

Reading through it reminded me of the most recent article I posted to Newsbreak ~ The Science of Kindness. My article quotes Cedars-Sinai about how sharing kindness [and love] is more than just a fuzzy, warm feeling.

The warm feeling of well-being that washes over you when you’ve done something kind isn’t just in your head. It’s in your brain chemicals, too.

Wanting to spread positive vibes — and because I’ve received a few negative comments on Newsbreak — I posted to the platform and noticed my story has 15 shares. I’m excited to see this.

Author’s Newsbreak Screenshot

So, when I caught Dr. Gabriella Korosi’s post on a similar subject, a smile crossed my lips and I thought — there is something going on here.

I do not believe in coincidences. In my mind, things don’t just happen. I believe our choices, words, and actions impact others and the world around us. These set other things and changes in motion — a chain reaction of sorts.

There is already so much negativity in life. Why add more to it?

In our shared humanity there is grandeur. By focusing on bringing more love, kindness, and light to our communities, we are contributing to a healthier planet.

As our beloved poet, Maya Angelou reminds us —bringing vibrant color and smiles to the lives of those who may be experiencing nothing but grey and sadness is something within reach for many of us.

Because I still believe in rainbows, I’d like to share what gave me a smile (see below).

Gracias for reading.

If you’d like to check out more of my work, drop by my website, Lola’s Lines. You can support my work over at my Ko-Fi page.

I appreciate each of you. 💛

LIFE LESSONS

When Love and Kindness Are Present

Spreading the beauty of our shared humanity.

🐘CALL TO ACTION 🐘

Celebrate Kindness by protecting each other and our environment