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“Kindness is Your Superpower,” November 3, 2023
D. Scott Stoner, LMFT

Holly Hughes Stoner, LMFT

November 3, 2023
Kindness is Your Superpower
On a recent walk, we came across a sign that said, “Kindness is your superpower.” The message was quite timely.

If you ever doubt the power of kindness, you can quickly become reassured of the difference it makes by trying it. Make an effort to say a kind word to someone today. You might call someone who could use a kind word, send an email, or text to someone who could use some encouragement. Or you could make a meal for a friend, help a neighbor with a chore, or volunteer your time to a cause that is important to you. Create some words or acts of kindness, and then notice the difference you make as you see the look of gratitude and joy in the other person’s eyes. You will discover that kindness truly is your superpower.

This superpower can also be extended to ourselves. Self-compassion is sometimes the most challenging kind of compassion to express, as many of us are our own worst critics. So, when it comes to spreading kindness, remember to offer some to yourself, as well.

Random acts of kindness are also a great way to put positive energy into the world. Give up your seat for a stranger. Help a person carry their bags. Offer an unexpected compliment to someone. Let someone go ahead of you in line. Hold an elevator door for someone. Speak up for someone who is marginalized. Go for a walk and pick up any litter you encounter.

In a world where we can be anything, let’s always remember to be kind.

If this column inspires you to do something kind, please visit our Facebook page (The Wellness Compass Initiative), where we also post this column and share your act of kindness in the comment section. You just might inspire someone else to activate their own superpower of kindness.

To listen to the 10-minute Wellness Podcast episode on “Kindness is Your Superpower,” click HERE, or find it in your favorite podcast app by searching for “Wellness Compass.”

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And speaking of podcasts… Scott has his own podcast where he speaks about a topic he is passionate about–integrating spirituality and wellness. It’s called the Living Compass Podcast. Each episode is about six minutes long. You can listen HERE and in any podcast app. ”

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We are happy to announce that we have added another wellness resource to our collection; this time, it is for parents.
The Wellness Compass Notebook for Parents helps both individual parents and groups of parents reflect upon the habits they are creating within their families around the eight areas of wellness found in our Wellness Compass Model of Wellbeing. The notebook promotes self-reflection, learning and discussion topics, and goal setting. It is available in a free and downloadable PDF form and as a soft cover workbook at https://www.wellnesscompass.org/parent-program-resources.

Our team hopes you find it to be a valuable tool.
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The Wellness Compass column and podcast provide insights on mental health and wellbeing, to help us navigate our lives with greater awareness and intention. It is a collaborative effort of D. Scott Stoner and Holly Hughes Stoner, who are both Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFTs), each with four decades of experience helping others. They are the co-creators of the Wellness Compass Initiative, which provides a variety of resources for others to use with adults, kids, teens, and parents. Learn more about these resources that you can use in your community at WellnessCompass.org.

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