In many countries of the world, it has become a good tradition to celebrate World Kindness Day on November 13 every year. On this day in Tokyo in 1998, the opening of the I Conference of the World Kindness Movement took place.
The organization itself was created here, but a year earlier, in 1997, it included like-minded people of the Kindness movement living in different countries - these are volunteers and volunteers who work tirelessly all over the world and inspire those around them to do good deeds by their example.
World Kindness Day aims to bring out the best in people
This organization will accept all who wish to do good, sincere and noble deeds. After all, you can communicate via the Internet and talk there about the idea of a noble cause that has arisen and how to implement it.
Everyone knows that our high-tech and high-speed world leaves little room for simple human feelings and moral qualities - all this is in the background. Including kindness turned out to be unclaimed.
November 13th is the day when you need to remember that people should be kind, unite the movement for kindness from different countries and convey to people how easy it is to do good and how colossal the result of a good deed is.
World Kindness Day pursues another noble goal - to unite different peoples, with different languages of communication and with different cultures. After all, it is precisely sincere good deeds and deeds that contribute to unity and mutual understanding, preserving the identity of the nation and its uniqueness.
In fact, doing good is very simple, it does not require a lot of money, a lot of time or effort. The only thing to do is start. Just smiling kindly at a person is already a part of a miracle, and not only that person, but also the one who has done good will experience this feeling. The mood will immediately go uphill, the state of health will become better, and the tone of life will increase.
Kindness will save not only the world, but every single person.
In different countries, psychologists have conducted studies of people doing good deeds, and it turned out that their well-being, both physical and moral, is better than that of the average person. Everything in their lives turned out to be harmonious, their immunity turned out to be on top, they very rarely get sick and they have a long life expectancy. There is something to think about.
Researchers explain this phenomenon by an increase in the level of lymphocytes and vasodilation in a situation where a person realizes that he has done good. The heart begins to work correctly, the brain produces endorphins (hormone of joy) to the maximum. This gives a calming effect, any stress is thus neutralized, and depression comes to naught.
A sympathetic person has a spiritual uplift, and it is akin to euphoria. All this is the result of the production of serotonin - a hormone that can regulate a person's mood.
The people who organized this holiday are not scientists, they are just people who have heard about serotonin out of the corner of their ear. But they are confident and call on all people to do this: you need to do good not only on November 13 of each year, you need to do it every day, without any restrictions and not expect rewards for it. Paid kindness is already something else, and the holiday of Kindness on November 13 has nothing to do with this other.
In Russia, World Kindness Day began to be celebrated recently
For Russians, the holiday of Kindness, unfortunately, is a novelty. The first time they heard about it was only in 2009. At that time, people came to Manezhnaya Square, organized by the Psychology magazine. It was a flash mob, in which anyone could take part.
Exactly at 11 o'clock in the afternoon Moscow time, the participants took each other's hands and formed a huge circle with the Globe of the World Clock in the center. It was a symbolic sign of solidarity people and countries of the world celebrating the Day of Kindness.
At the same time, a postal service was organized in the capital at several points at once, so that people could write kind words to those who so much need participation and support. Already in the evening of the same day, these letters were sent to over 500 people from nursing homes in the Vladimir and Tula regions.
Doing good and filling the world with this bright feeling is not difficult at all.
It is never too late to join the most wonderful, kindest holiday on Earth. It is enough to smile at a passerby, hug old parents, praise a colleague or boss, give a flower to a girl, tell a friend that he is the best, put a paid branch of bananas and a chocolate bar in an old woman’s bag in a supermarket, hang a piece of fat for a titmouse on a tree branch, save from a fit death a kitten ... - for someone it's all such trifles, but for someone - a reassessment of life values and a desire to live.
Each such act makes someone a little happier, which means that the world is filled with kindness. If people understand this and do such things, involving their children in this, then the world will be saved, because it will become responsive, generous, friendly, loved and noble.
World Kindness Day is celebrated annually. The date, which has been settled for several years, falls on the thirteenth of November. The purpose of this holiday is to unite people of all nations, regardless of differences in cultural heritage, religion, language. The date is intended to emphasize the importance of good deeds and good deeds. Only this will allow the whole world to successfully resist wars, violence, terrorism and other troubles, helping each nation to preserve its own uniqueness, originality, and individuality.
history of the holiday
In our vast world, more and more holidays are growing every day. Historical and memorable events are gradually receding into the background, and all new modern celebrations take their place. So, relevance requires the manifestation of special attention to some life moments. In this regard, the example of Kindness Day is illustrative. This unique date allows each of us on this holiday to become a little more cordial, warmer and sincere, to show care and increased attention to every person around us.
World Kindness Day is celebrated on the thirteenth of November. The date for World Kindness Day was chosen in 1998. The issue of establishing such a holiday was raised at the first conference in Tokyo, organized by the International Kindness Movement. The unique feature of this event is that it was held with the participation of representatives of many countries: Singapore, Japan, USA, Canada, Great Britain, Thailand, Australia. Somewhat later, the ranks of the World Kindness Movement were replenished with volunteers from other states.
It is impossible not to mention that the organization, with the light hand of which this wonderful holiday was sanctioned, was created a year earlier in Japan. Under her leadership, volunteers and volunteers from many countries began their active work for the benefit of all mankind. Every year, by their sincere good deeds, they prove that evil can be reduced. Their noble deeds become a model and role model for people all over the planet.
Holiday traditions - how to celebrate
Until recently, the world did not suspect that it was possible to celebrate Kindness Day. But since the establishment of the special date, large-scale celebrations have been held. On the thirteenth of November, performances dedicated to issues of humanity are staged annually on various theatrical stages. Interesting concert programs are organized by artists and musicians. Their performances are full of sincerity and kindness.
At concert and theater venues, performances are played and interesting performances are shown that are dedicated to a significant event. But until recently, the world did not even suspect that it was possible to celebrate this wonderful holiday together. Back in 1998, at a conference in Tokyo, it was decided that once a year, China is obliged to celebrate an event dedicated to such an exalted spiritual quality. Why was it decided to include this day in the list of holidays? This is because, finally, Tokyo's charitable organizations have realized that the world is too bogged down in depravity, lies, evil and hypocrisy. Later this idea was picked up by other countries.
All sorts of actions organized by charitable foundations from various cities in all corners of the planet are timed to this date. Anyone can join their worthy activities, learn to help and empathize. Modern charitable actions are very diverse. They are focused on supporting veterans, orphans, homeless animals, single mothers. Help is offered to anyone in need. Nobody exerts pressure on the participants of such actions. All decisions are made by the will of the heart, not by coercion.
November 13th is World Kindness Day. It was on this day in 1998 that the first conference of the World Movement for Kindness opened in Tokyo, which was attended by Australia, Canada, Japan, Thailand, Singapore, Great Britain, and the USA. Other countries later joined the movement.
According to scientists, those who express their gratitude, tenderness and other good feelings for people in specific everyday activities, not only look at the world with great optimism, but also physically feel better, feel their life more harmonious.
In turn, scientists from the University of Michigan (USA) believe that kind people get sick less and live longer. The researchers followed up over 400 older couples over five years. Partners who showed attention and care towards each other were ill half as often.
The scientists also noted that sympathetic people live an average of nine years longer, probably due to the fact that they have better immunity and a healthier heart: after all, when a person does something good for other people, his level of lymphocytes rises, and blood vessels dilate.
Another "side effect" of kindness is the production of "pleasure hormones". When a person helps other people, his brain produces a large amount of endorphins, known as nature's great pain reliever. In addition, endorphins have a calming effect, neutralize the effects of stress, and alleviate depression. By being responsive, we experience physical relief, we feel less lonely, and others cause us less hostility. Finally, responsiveness is accompanied by an uplifting, bordering on euphoria, which is explained by the production of the hormone serotonin, which regulates our mood.
In Russia, World Kindness Day was first celebrated in 2009. On this day, a flash mob took place on Manezhnaya Square in Moscow, initiated by Psychologies magazine. A lot of people gathered on the square, wishing to join the World Movement. At 11:00, all those who came joined hands, thus forming a circle, in the center of which was the Globe of the World Clock. This gesture served as a symbolic sign of solidarity with the whole world and those countries that also celebrate Kindness Day.
On the same day, special Postal Kindness Points were organized in Starbucks coffee houses in the capital, where everyone could write personal letters to residents of boarding schools for the elderly, send them a few warm words of support and participation. By the evening of November 13, more than 500 letters had been sent to 200 addresses of residents of boarding schools in the Tula and Vladimir regions.
In other countries, it is also customary to give flowers to friends and strangers on this holiday.
On November 13, 2018, people celebrate World Kindness Day. She can work real miracles. On such a big day, you should definitely do a good deed, as well as congratulate everyone on the holiday. Such attention will please everyone.
So the world lacks kindness
Today you share yours with him,
Maybe your little bit of goodness
Will prolong someone's happiness or life.
I wish you a world kindness day
Stretch your palms towards the sun
Let kindness, affection, warmth
And it will fill our lives with happiness.
Kindness is a simple word
But what a lot of power!
Kindness is always honest
Bright and beautiful.
Let her live in the soul
Let the path show.
That only she rules
Let me prove it soon.
Be closer to your neighbors
You are kindhearted.
And then love and happiness
Will be endless.
Happy Kindness Day, I congratulate you
You are a very kind, bright person.
I admire your heart
In an era where it's more of a defect.
Please save your pure soul
Be happy enough not to blacken her,
I wish the angels look good-natured
Managed to save you from adversity.
Congratulations in prose on World Kindness Day
In the hustle and bustle of everyday life and in the eternal pursuit of blessings, we wish you not to forget about the spiritual side of our personalities, because without kindness, mutual assistance, gratitude and generosity, the whole meaning of existence is lost! Be happy that you have a great gift - the ability to give good! Happy holiday.
Happy Spontaneous Kindness Day, we congratulate everyone who is not indifferent to our entire vast world, who makes every effort to preserve spiritual values and morality! Help each other, be tolerant, compassionate, disinterested and kind!
May the Day of Spontaneous Kindness open a new era of understanding, mutual assistance, support and selflessness in our world! Help your neighbors, know how to forgive, strive to live happily in mutual understanding, love and sincerity! Happy holiday!
Congratulations in SMS on World Kindness Day
Congratulations on the day of kindness
Let your head spin
On this day from the words of the soul
Warm, fabulous, magical
wonderful, wonderful,
Very bright, very cool!
On the day of kindness
Be very happy!
Be in a good mood
And with luck, and with luck,
For life to be great
And fresh and dynamic!
Golden Day of Kindness,
Spiritual Purity Day!
Happy to mark it
Adults are in a hurry and children!
Do good deeds
And give the warmth of the soul
We will be not only on holiday,
To make life more beautiful!
Today's good deeds
Everyone does it for no reason!
Kindness will be spontaneous -
And even more desirable!
Kindness Day has graced the calendar!
And no one needs a dictionary
To understand what a celebration
Beautiful came to us today!
We wish everyone heartfelt kindness,
Smiles of sincere, spiritual warmth!
So that the whole world and people - all around
Filled with light and goodness!
History of World Kindness Day
It all started in 1997, when a volunteer World Kindness Movement was created in Japan, which has no political or religious affiliation, as the activists themselves emphasize. Initially, it included only representatives of the countries of the Pacific region, but later the association significantly expanded its geography. A year later, on November 13, the first conference of the movement started in Tokyo. The day of its opening was chosen as the date of a new holiday - World Kindness Day.
What is the meaning of this day and indeed of the whole movement? As stated in the official declaration of the association of volunteers, "we will strive ... to create a kinder and more compassionate world." Doing good is not at all difficult, and the result will reward you a hundredfold, according to members of the World Kindness Movement. In general, good will save the world and unite peoples, because it is inherent in human nature by default and therefore available to everyone.
The holiday has its own symbol - an open heart. And on the Day of Kindness, it is customary to give flowers to people you meet - both acquaintances and those whom you see for the first time. Bouquets are different in each country, for example, in Singapore they give daisies and gerberas.
Today World Kindness Day is celebrated on all continents, in 28 countries. It is celebrated in Australia, Brazil, Canada, the USA, France, India, Italy, Japan, Nepal, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Nigeria, Singapore, South Korea, the UAE, the UK, and every year the list of countries that have joined is replenished. Every two years, the Kindness Movement elects its International Council.
In Russia, World Kindness Day was held in 2009. They celebrated it with a flash mob on Manezhnaya Square. Its participants, holding hands, formed a "ring of solidarity" around the World Clock Globe.
Traditions of World Kindness Day
The holiday itself has its own traditions during its existence. So, on Kindness Day, in addition to good smiles and deeds, it is customary to give flowers to friends and strangers (for example, in Singapore - daisies and gerberas). And especially for this Day, the French artist Aurel (Aurele) created a symbol - an open heart.
In Russia, this holiday is still little known. For the first time, Kindness Day was held in our country in 2009 - then in Moscow on Manezhnaya Square, on the initiative of the Psychology magazine, a flash mob was held, in which everyone took part. Those who came to the square at exactly 11:00 o'clock joined hands, forming a large circle, in the center of which was the Globe of the World Clock.
This gesture served as a symbolic sign of solidarity with the whole world and those countries that also celebrate Kindness Day. On the same day, special Postal Points of Kindness were organized in different parts of the capital, where anyone could write kind letters to residents of boarding schools for the elderly with words of participation and support. By the evening of the day, more than 500 letters had been sent to two hundred addresses of residents of boarding schools in the Tula and Vladimir regions.
Unfortunately, the world is full of evil: armed conflicts are taking place non-stop in different parts of the planet, a number of states still have dictatorships, because of which the rights of people are limited. Kindness Day is designed to remind people of the positive side of the soul and change the world for the better. Despite the "youth" of the action, the number of participants annually increases.
The birth of an idea
The history of the holiday begins in one of the developed eastern countries - Japan. In 1997, the World Kindness Movement was founded, the first conference of which was held a year later in Tokyo on November 13th. Since that time, Kindness Day has been celebrated annually on this November day. The idea was actively supported by a number of countries whose representatives took part in the action: the USA, Australia, Singapore, Thailand, Canada, and also England.
The symbolism of any movement is significant. Indeed, in most cases, the emblem of the holiday allows you to reveal the essence of the event. Among the proposed samples, a drawing by a French master was chosen, which depicts an open heart, calling to open up for good.
Progress fee
It is worth noting that the Kindness Day appeared in Japan for a reason. Every year, various holidays and festivals are held in the open spaces of the state aimed at the spiritual emancipation of people. Japan is known throughout the world for its level of development and technological progress. The rapid development of the country led to negative consequences. People, as if, began to turn into "machines", working from early morning until late at night, exhausted physically and emotionally. Material goods have surpassed spiritual ones in importance.
In connection with this situation, various festivals and movements are held in Japan that help people take a break from the bustle of work, spend time with family or friends. Actually, the Day of Kindness calls for doing good things even during working days. In addition, doing good is not so difficult, it is enough to give way to a child or a woman in transport; help carry heavy bags or move an elderly person across a crowded road.
spreading goodness
There are dozens of countries participating in the Day of Kindness. Every year more and more people want to join the event. With the onset of 2009, the holiday appeared in Russia. Despite the low popularity in the Russian Federation, the celebration is increasingly spreading throughout the cities.
For the first time, Kindness Day in Russia was celebrated in large cities, namely in Moscow and St. Petersburg. In the capital in 2009, the event was held on Manezhnaya Square, where the participants of the action joined hands around the Globe of the World Clock, showing solidarity with the whole world.
Good promotions
Along with congratulating each other, volunteer organizations hold all kinds of promotions and events. So, for example, in Moscow there was a special post office. Anyone could write a letter with warm words of support, which was addressed to children from boarding schools or the elderly.
In some countries, free performances were shown in theaters; in the capital of Britain handed out chocolates to subway passengers; and in Singapore, passers-by were given flowers. Charitable foundations that give hope to seriously ill and needy people take an active part in the Day of Kindness.
Positive Research
In addition to spiritual benefits for a person, Kindness Day also brings physical well-being. This theory was confirmed by scientists from prestigious universities in the US and Europe. According to research, good deeds cause positive emotions, which are the "elixir of life." During joy, substances called endorphins are released in the body, which perform a number of functions:
- muffle pain;
- normalize blood pressure and respiratory rate;
- affect the work of the kidneys and digestion;
- positively affect the work of the cardiovascular system;
- affect the emotional state.
“Happy hormones” favorably affect the body systems, as well as the emotional state, prolong life, make a person less vulnerable to stress and negative mood around.
Pledge of kindness
Kindness Day is not an official holiday. But the main task of the celebration is to unite all people, regardless of political, religious and racial differences. A good deed must be selfless, which will allow the true essence of a good deed to be revealed.
In a number of cultures, beliefs and sayings about the power and significance of good have been formed. For example, from ancient times in Eastern culture there is an opinion about the life lived. It is believed that doing good deeds will favorably affect the fate of a person.
What a person has done will definitely come back to him. This old wisdom is still relevant today. Kindness Day encourages people to do good deeds every day, so you should not think about the exact date you need to do good.
