Kindness Worldwide

During this special time of Thanksgiving, Gratitude takes center stage. I listed it first among the “Eight Characteristics of Kindness” (listed at KindnessWorldwide.org) for a reason. Being grateful is a product of mindset and the lens through which our outlook and attitude is framed. Each day we are afforded is a gift ?? and should be treated as such. Abraham Lincoln once said: “We can complain because rose bushes have thorns, or rejoice because thorn bushes have roses.” ?? Naturally life isn’t always a “bed of roses”. But despite its occasional thorns, there are Roses everywhere! Similarly, there is Good and Kindness everywhere too despite any misperceptions or conditioning from media reporting otherwise. See the Good! Be mindful, and grateful ????. A glass that seems half empty is also half full ?? BE THANKFUL Be thankful that you don’t already have everything you desire. If you did, what would there be to look forward to? Be thankful when you don’t know something, for it gives you the opportunity to learn. Be thankful for the difficult times. During those times you grow. Be thankful for your limitations, because they give you opportunities for improvement. Be thankful for each new challenge, because it will build your strength and character. Be thankful for your mistakes. They will teach you valuable lessons. Be thankful when you’re tired and weary, because it means you’ve made a difference. It’s easy to be thankful for the good things. A life of rich fulfillment comes to those who are also thankful for the setbacks. Gratitude can turn a negative into a positive. Find a way to be thankful for your troubles, and they can become your blessings. ~Author Unknown

?? That’s a Wrap on Fawn Grove Kindness Week! ?? What a fantastic week it has been, Fawn Grove! A heartfelt thank you to everyone who came out to support our very first Kindness Week, from donating pet supplies to spreading kindness in your own special ways. Special shoutout to our wonderful Girl Scout troop and Mayor Cathy Testerman for leading the way in making this initiative such a meaningful success! ???? Your generosity and community spirit have made an impact we won’t soon forget. Let’s keep the kindness going all year long—this is just the beginning! #KindnessWorldwide #KindnessWeekOfficial #ExtraMileForKindness #KindnessWeekWorldwide #KindnessCommunityCollab #FawnGroveCommunity

Kindness Worldwide has started a movement to create a culture of kindness, establishing Kindness Week Worldwide as part of their legacy. The SIM Detroit RISE class of 2024 joined this mission to convert kindness into action, during this year’s Kindness Week. As part of a project to give back through the RISE program, called Pay It Forward, our group was tasked to make a meaningful difference in our community. Partnering with Forgotten Harvest, we were able to help provide 840 families with Thanksgiving dinners. This mission not only united us in purpose but also fostered professional relationships that will extend well beyond our RISE journey. Binu Cherian Ryan McCray Naren Vulchi Tracy-Ann Palmer Ellece Campbell CHRISTINE SHOOK Feei Ang Rob Palmer Chuck Williams Lori Tirpak #SIM #SIMdetroit #leadership

Watch and “see” more magic…another “movement within the movement!” Kindness Worldwide recently launched its “Art ScEnEs” initiative with the first of its “kind” Kindness Corner in York, PA that will be “painted forward” until there’s either no more walk or the entire community is colored with kindness ?? All are welcome to visit the “First City of Kindness” and “walk the walk” as we did in a symbolic show of unity and leading by example. True leaders lead with kindness, and don’t just “talk the talk” but “walk the walk.” Have fun, smile, enjoy sitting at the Buddy Bench, take and post photos and selfies…you can even replicate the Beatles’ iconic Abbey Road album cover as we did on York’s own iconic corner of the world! The ripple effects of but one act of kindness on Good Friday morning 2023 continue to endure! Be the ripple to start a wave. All are welcome to “join the movement” with us at KindnessWorldwide.org Justin Freeman MS, LAT, ATC Shereen H. Eltobgy (SHE) The World Kindness Movement York County Community Foundation Office of Governor Josh Shapiro Jenny Haase Alan Williams Robyn S. Rachel Beck Angelique Letizia Mike Ashabraner Hounds Of Business Community Randall McNeely Elia Gourgouris Ph.D. Dr. Gina Anderson Dr. Donna Dwiggins Karolina Koppany Danny Mayson-Kinder Tracy-Ann Palmer Lady Jane Ndukwe Curtis Bennett Dr. Nhu Truong Tina Miller Coleen Kramer Beal, AWMA?, CDFA?, CLTC? Nirmala Peters - Mehendale Allan Connolly MICDA Valerie Probstfeld Andrea Cartier Bartzen Kindr Foundation Good News Network Brad Aronson Jen Fraser, PhD Michael Binko York County Economic Alliance Michael Hady

Kindness Worldwide’s vision “to create a culture of kindness in communities throughout the world” is possible IF you believe in the “I’m”possible. What few thought possible is already happening in communities like York PA, Westminster MD, Eumundi Australia, Delphi Greece, Chula Vista CA and countless others. Among many means of doing so and a novel approach to improving police and community relations? Kindness Citations - an innovative initiative Kindness Worldwide launched during the inaugural #KindnessWeekWorldwide in 2023 that has become its own “movement within the movement” Attached are but a few of countless images of the magic unfolding right before our eyes. Do you “see” it yet? Seeing is believing. Experiencing? Even better. There is magic in our midst and miracles manifesting for which but one act of kindness on Good Friday morning 2023 was the catalyst to start a ripple that has become a wave taking the world by storm ?? See it. Believe it. Achieve it. Become it ?? If something so magical can happen in these communities, it can happen anywhere and everywhere. In the spirit of collaboration for the betterment of our global commUNITY, and shared commitment with multiple community partners through an ecosystem model, our vision “to achieve a culture of kindness in communities throughout the world” will be achieved. United we are strong. Together we are better. It is time Kindness is elevated to the global shared value that represents ALL of humanity, time to showcase it in ALL communities, and time for true leaders to emerge. There is no reason not to, and every reason we must ???????? York County Safety Collab Robyn S. Mike Ashabraner Karolina Koppany Angelique Letizia Dr. Nhu Truong Lady Jane Ndukwe Tracy-Ann Palmer Dr. Gina Anderson Valerie Probstfeld Jen Fraser, PhD Randall McNeely Curtis Bennett Anna Yusim, MD Justin Freeman MS, LAT, ATC Andrea Cartier Bartzen Terry Gips Maxinne Leighton, PhD, Assoc. AIA Jody R. Weiss Dr. Donna Dwiggins Jaclyn Lindsey Nicole Yelsey Scott Glassman Agapi Stassinopoulos Eva Selhub, MD Kamran Fallahpour, PhD Kelli Harding MD MPH Max Rivera Jen Libby, MSW, LCSW Bobbi Wegner, Psy.D. Sara Truebridge, EdD Lavinia Errico Tom Tait Corey Crockett Beth Ann Haggerty Shereen H. Eltobgy (SHE) Max Rivera Katie Joseff Rachel Beck

Are you ready to shake things up and ROCK the world? ?? Can ONE act of kindness start a worldwide movement to change it? YES! YOU merely need to BELIEVE! In who? YOU! The “I’m”possible! How? Look in the mirror! ?? See the Good! In who? YOU! Then? Stop pointing fingers at others and look in the mirror again. Point your finger. ?? At who? YOU! Then? Ask yourself a question… Why not…ME? The answer? YOU have the power to BE the change YOU wish for! YOU have the power to BE the reason SOMEONE believes in the GOODness of People! ?? It’s now MY turn to ask a question… Why not… US? I invite YOU to join the movement of US by visiting, and embracing, KindnessWorldwide.org Who is US? Among them…YOU! And among others? WE! Including, among others… The World Kindness Movement Kindr Foundation 365give Kindness Worldwide The Kindness Factor International, LLC Kind Community Project Infinite Love Project Starr Films A Heart 2 Help I look forward to changing the world together. With who? YOU! …and with? US! ?????? Sarena Cowles Rachel Lynn Karry Shereen H. Eltobgy (SHE) Justin Freeman MS, LAT, ATC Dr. Donna Dwiggins Randall McNeely

I wish to commend Chula Vista, CA Mayor John McCann and Elizabethtown, PA Mayor Chuck Mummert for their visionary leadership to formally recognize Kindness Worldwide’s signature initiative, #KindnessWeekWorldwide, and bring the magic of this meaningful week to their communities. Special thanks to Elizabeth C. and Bob P. for their passion and commitment to introduce this initiative and make this special “Community Celebration of Kindness” possible. The vision of Kindness Worldwide is “to create a culture of kindness in communities throughout the world.” It is not a pipe dream but a vision with a clear path to achieve through multiple initiatives outlined at KindnessWorldwide.org Among them? Formal recognition of humanity’s greatest asset by governing bodies with substance NOT platitudes. This is now occurring in multiple communities throughout the world all because of one act of kindness on Good Friday morning 2023 as the catalyst and a clear framework for communities to easily embrace. Yet “multiple” is not “all”. Getting them all will require true leaders to take a stand. Office of Governor Josh Shapiro demonstrated such leadership through this proclamation for the entire state of Pennsylvania in both 2023 AND 2024 ?? Gov. Wes Moore said “let’s get it done” on Nov 1, 2023. I look forward to this promise being met in 2025 with 48 other governors in the National Governors Association following suit. I also urge the United Nations to show its leadership and support. Despite our differences, can’t every member nation at least agree on the need for humanity to stand on a shared platform that connects us? Kindness is that platform. Kindness Worldwide and its vast ecosystem collaborative partners aren’t waiting around for others to lead, but leading the way ourselves. Among them are Kindr Foundation, The World Kindness Movement, Kind Community Project, Nicole Yelsey of KindWorks.AI, Jaclyn Lindsey of Kindness.org, Jacqueline Way of 365give, and countless others. All are welcome to join us when you’re ready. Meanwhile, we’ll be “walking the walk” collectively together with our actions, and kindness, leading our way ????

I was so honored to share “our story” of the global movement underway & the magic in our midst at the Kindr Foundation summit in NYC Nov 21-22 ?? It was a magical 2 days in what has been a magical journey. Grateful that Kindness Worldwide CSO Michael Binko was able to join me. Such a blessing to connect with so many friends and to make that many more! It was like a “family reunion” except the “family” was personally meeting for the first time! ?? Had a wonderful dinner with my dear friend & Kindness Worldwide ambassador Shereen H. Eltobgy (SHE) on Wednesday evening… and was pleasantly surprised to be greeted by my brother in kindness & kindred spirit Brian Coleman Thursday morning who flew in all the way from Los Angeles! (You MUST download his revolutionary A Heart 2 Help app! It’s a game changer and so crucial to our vision to create a culture of kindness in communities throughout the world!) Then I see another friend and change maker Jen Fraser, PhD (all the way from western Canada soon after her address at The Hague) whose remarks on brain science had everyone talking! Her work & research is revolutionary in so many ways, and MUST become more widely known to transform, improve, & even save lives! I was so delighted to meet Sarena Cowles who truly has a heart of gold, & blessed that the Universe brought Andrea Cartier Bartzen & me together in yet another serendipitous moment with a York, PA connection! So much synergy and potential between our efforts, talents, and shared interests to create global impact! ?? Katie Joseff and Patrick Deegan, PhD are doing amazing AI work as founders of Amulet by Teddybot which will transform elder care. Check them out! Grateful for our new friendship, and honored to be shown a personal demo at their office with such incredible views of Central Park & the Big Apple ?? So much more to share, too many friends - old & new - to note, but too few pictures taken! ?? For those who have them, please send or tag! I continue to be so honored, humbled, & blessed by this entire surreal experience. My sincere gratitude to all speakers & attendees for the amazing work you are doing & the amazing individuals you are, including fellow panelists Terry Gips, Maxinne Leighton, PhD, Assoc. AIA, & Rosie Von Lila. I am inspired by each and every one of you ?? Thanks as well to Dr. Donna Dwiggins, Jody R. Weiss, Rachel Lynn Karry, Douglas Carnine, Dr. Linda Carnine, & all at Kindr Foundation for hosting such a powerful event ?? I look forward to changing the world together with you all ?? See the Good. Be the Good. Go the Extra Mile! ?? Hakeem Mcfarlane Anna Yusim, MD Justin Freeman MS, LAT, ATC Jaclyn Lindsey Nicole Yelsey Scott Glassman Agapi Stassinopoulos Mark Bucher Eva Selhub, MD Kamran Fallahpour, PhD Kelli Harding MD MPH Max Rivera Corey Crockett Tom Tait Beth Ann Haggerty Kayli-Joy Cooper Sara Truebridge, EdD Lavinia Errico Bobbi Wegner, Psy.D. Jen Libby, MSW, LCSW

I’m just an ordinary guy with small-town blue-collar roots who ended up in a white collar job as a wealth advisor but somehow can’t even hold on to his own wallet ?? Today I find myself seemingly hanging on for dear life on what has become an unexpected adventure of a lifetime that brings me to the heart of New York City ??? Can anyone say, “fish out of water?” ?? (no one ever actually accused me of being a fish since I can’t swim, but that’s another story ??) Kindness Worldwide’s Chief Strategy Officer Michael Binko and I are honored to be guests of the Kindr Foundation at its impactful summit at Hudson Yards. Its agenda is packed with so many amazing leaders and visionaries I admire and respect, and am excited to meet. Among them are Shereen H. Eltobgy (SHE), Rachel Lynn Karry, Jen Fraser, PhD , and Dr. Donna Dwiggins who have become kindred spirits in kindness, and cherished friends, on this journey ?? As I look around in awe in the Big Apple, and reflect in awe upon the ripple effects of one act of kindness that continue to endure, I remain humbled, grateful, and blessed ?? The Universe has its ways ?? With that said? God help me if I lose my wallet a second time ??

Looking for some inspiration to start your week? I know many of you have already heard about Tracy-Ann Palmer's new song, Ripple, and partnership with Kindness Worldwide. In this week's Leadership Moments episode, Tracy-Ann and I dive into the story behind her song and hope with her call to action to all of us. Listen to the full episode: Podcast Website: https://lnkd.in/g3Y8NUC9 Apple: https://lnkd.in/g_NAsANU Spotify: https://lnkd.in/gnnbphZ3 Video version: https://lnkd.in/gM3EtGeb #SpreadTheRipple #Kindness #LeadershipMoments