I watched a wonderful film on Netflix yesterday that was really amazing and touched me in many ways.
The film was called ‘Wish man’ and left me wanting to share this guy’s message too.
Life at present for myself and many others seems to be a roller coaster of uncertainty and insecurity which seems to bring with it a plethora of emotional ups and downs.
In the mix for many is anxiety, stress, worry, and of course fear.
My purpose on the planet, I believe, is to help others by encouraging, supporting, empathising and just listening to them.
Many people know writing is not my strength, but I push myself out of my comfort zone by writing a blog once a month as I know it is is an area, I want to improve in.
There is much research on the benefits of kindness (not just to others but to ourselves ) and that is what I want to focus on today.
The health benefits of kindness…
Helping others feels good.
It creates a sense of belonging and reduces isolation. ...
It helps keep things in perspective.
It helps to make the world a happier place – one act of kindness can often lead to more!
The more you do for others, the more you do for yourself.
Being kind boosts serotonin and dopamine, which are neurotransmitters in the brain that give you feelings of satisfaction and well-being, and cause the pleasure/reward centres in your brain to light up. Endorphins, which are your body's natural pain killer, also can be released.
For me personally I notice I can dip into low moods and often feel a bit sorry for myself for various reasons and just being kind takes the focus off me and my own thoughts, it can be a welcome distraction to help me feel better.
So whatever is going on in the world that you cannot control always remember that a kind word, deed or thought will not only have a wonderful effect on others by making them feel better, it will also give you a real sense of connection and fulfilment.