We are excited to introduce guest blogger Eve! She is currently completing her last year of an undergraduate degree in psychology. It is so awesome to have your perspective here, Eve….WELCOME!
She writes….
Have you ever found your mood lifted after an act of kindness? Do you find the happiness of kind individuals both inspiring and even contagious? So evidently, does the rest of the world!
Humans are hard wired for kindness, and not only does this inherent goodness give joy to those around us, but it also improves our own health, happiness, and well-being.
A recent study revealed that preteens have higher self-esteem and happiness when engaging in acts of kindness. Likewise, a York University study found that a sample of individuals, most initially labeling themselves as “depressed” saw an exponential increase in their happiness and well-being when they completed small acts of kindness. Months after the study was completed, many participants continued their acts of kindness and reported a prolonged increase of happiness.
This goes to show the uplifting nature of an act of kindness and love! How beautifully the human spirit is designed, to find the greatest happiness in moments of selflessness! It may at first be tempting to perform acts of kindness in order to attain self-satisfaction, or in other words, to feel better about ourselves, but there is no denying that true kindness focuses on other rather than self and consequently, finds joy in the happiness of others.
As 2013 takes off to a rapid start, the world has been given an incredible example of the happiness experienced in selfless kindness through the character of Jean Valjean, the protagonist in the classic novel and new blockbuster film, Les Miserables.
In this quote from the novel, author Victor Hugo captures the essence of happiness when he writes:
“To be perfectly happy it does not suffice to possess happiness, it is necessary to have deserved it…You can give without loving, but you can never love without giving. The great acts of love are done by those who are habitually performing small acts of kindness.”
So, get out there and spread some kindness and happiness around! Never forget, BeHuman BeKind!
:DIGHU 
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