Deep kindness : a revolutionary guide for the way we think, talk, and act in kindness / by Houston Kraft.
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TextPublisher: New York : Simon Element, 2022Copyright date: ©2020Description: 168 pages ; 22 cmContent type: - text
- unmediated
- volume
- 1982183314
- 9781982183318
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Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
Spread meaningful kindness in your everyday life with this essential guidebook to making the world a kinder, more accepting place.
Practicing kindness is an essential step in helping to repair a world that has grown to be more divisive, lonely, and anxious than ever. But with quotes like "Just be kind" or "Throw kindness around like confetti," we've oversimplified what it takes to actually demonstrate kindness in a world crying out for it.
Deep Kindness pairs anecdotes with actions that can make real change in our own lives, the lives of others, and throughout the world. Diving into the types of kindness the world needs most today, this book takes an honest look at the gap between our belief in kindness and our ability to practice it well--and shows us how to put intention into action. Exploring everything from the empathy gap to the skill of emotional regulation, Deep Kindness is perfect for anyone who believes in a kinder world and recognizes that there is a lot of work to do before we achieve it.
Includes bibliographical references.
The case for kindness. Kindness isn't normal ; Our perspectives drive our practices ; It's more than confetti -- Looking for Advil. "The empathy gap" ; The lonely generation ; "A culture of personality" ; Who gets in the way? -- Incompetence. The vocabulary of kindness: more than "pretty good" ; Emotional regulation: choosing how we think ; Empathy: standing in the rain ; Vulnerability: the courage to care ; Forgiveness: people and their behaviors -- Insecurity. Rejection: not so-free hugs ; Failure: elevators, vultures, and the terror of doing it right ; Embarrassment: to dance when everyone is watching ; Shame: The scarcity of "enough" -- Inconvenience. Busy: making time for lunch notes ; Exhausting: overconsumption and overwhelm ; Fight versus feelings: purpose fuels persistence -- Consistence. Intersectional thinking: breaking free from Chipotle chicken pasta -- Conclusion: A kinder world.
Kindness is essential in helping heal a world that is more divisive, lonely, and anxious than ever. Kraft believes it is time to reinvent how we talk about it, exercise, and bring kindness into our daily lives. Here he shares anecdotes and actions that can help bring change to our lives, our relationships, and the world.
"Spread meaningful kindness every day with these anecdotes and actions that can help bring change to our lives, our relationships, and the world"-- Provided by publisher.