Imagine if I told you that I knew of something you could give away for free, in as much quantity as you want, and it would not only positively change the lives of all who receive it, but just the very act of giving it would transform your life for the better, as well.

What if I further told you that those who receive the gift will be more likely to offer this gift to others and that your one small act may lead to having an exponential impact…beyond what you could ever imagine or know.

It sounds impossible, irrational, nonsensical, and preposterous doesn’t it?

But it’s real. It is the gift of kindness. It works in small quantities, large quantities, and all sizes of acts of kindness in between. It could be as simple as a smile or as complex as an international movement.

If you really believed this to be true (and it is!), how often would you send this gift into the world?

Every. Single. Day.

Wait…hold on a second.

I give it. It is free. It makes you feel better. It makes me feel better, too.

People…this is a no-brainer.

I am sending this out on #RandomActsOfKindnessDay (or #RAKDay, if you prefer!), but certainly hoping that when you truly appreciate the power of kindness you will come to realize this is a practice…a lifestyle…suited for 24/7/365 implementation.

By the way, don’t mistake kindness for weakness or for a lack of will to fight injustice, resist oppression, and stand for righteousness. Nothing could be further from the truth. There is a great strength in kindness…it takes courage. It is highly effective and yields miraculous results.

But how can we cultivate this culture of kindness in our classrooms and schools?

The answer: Find a true expert at it and free her up to write her manifesto and then do our best to amplify her amazing words and work.

So that is what we have done!

We are honored to publish, A Passion For Kindness: Making the World a Better Place to Lead, Love, and Learn, by Tamara Letter. It is…just WOW! Beautiful on the outside and inside…gorgeous cover and layout…and FILLED with practical ways to implement kindness practices and empower students to take ownership of this message. Not only does it deliver a persuasive case for why kindness is so transformative, but it goes many steps further by showing you exactly what you can do NOW to get started.

There is a lot of fluff surrounding some parts of the kindness movement…this is NOT that. These are real-world stories and examples. This is stuff you will DO.  To make this book even more powerful and practical, there are spotlights at the end of each chapter that highlight the powerful and inspirational work of “Kindness Cultivators.” I absolutely love how Tamara has drawn on so many others who are actively living this message and who have allowed us to share their stories with the world. You will be inspired. You will feel uplifted. You will want to do more!

Each chapter also finishes with a series of “points to ponder” that makes it perfect for book studies or to reflect with a partner. We would also like to send special thanks to Julie Woodard for creating the wonderful artwork featured inside to make this book even more beautiful.

I can’t wait to see how far the seeds of kindness spread by this book go!!! We would LOVE for you to read more about this book, get a free preview, and hopefully grab a copy by clicking RIGHT HERE.

As always, thank you so much for your support of our wonderful authors and their messages.

Dave

PS: Who are the Kindness Cultivators in your school system? Be sure to share this amazing book! CLICK HERE to learn more!!

PSS: Connect with others reading the book and share your thoughts using the #PassionForKindness hashtag!

And…one more thing…

I would like to thank Rowan Weston (10-year-old daughter of Amanda Fox) for creating our beautiful watercolor blog-promo background. Never underestimate the talent and creativity of our students! You ROCK, Rowan! Keep creating!!