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Make A Change, Be Kind

Remember to be kind.

Kalle Young

Nov 14, 2016

Wittenberg University

Kalle Young

In the past week there have been many significant changes in the United States. The biggest change being the presidential election. During this time there has been a lot of hatred around the world. We need more kindness. People often forget how easy it is to be kind. How easy it can be to make someone smile in hard times. Here are eleven simple ways to be kind. Even the slightest gesture can make a change and although it might not seem like it, you could make someone’s whole day a lot better.

1. Smile more

One of my favorite quotes is from Roman Atwood, a Youtuber. It's quoted “keep smiling, smile more.” A smile is one of the simplest ways to spread happiness. Next time you're walking to class make try and smile at everyone walking in the other direction. You will be surprised at how much that means to people.

2. Call or text someone you haven’t talk to in a while

A lot of the times friendships can dwindle apart but luckily with technology you

3. Compliment someone

Everyone loves a good compliment. It will boost their confidence too.

4. Say “Thank you”

This is one thing that you should always say. Remember to be thankful to people around you.

5. Say Please

Another easy explanation.

6. Stick up for a friend

There is a lot of stress and tension in the air and it can be easy to argue and be rude to people. If you see someone being bullied, stick up for him or her.

7. Make more friends

Maybe you see someone sitting alone at a table in the dining hall. Go over to them and invite them to eat with you.

8. Hide “happy” notes

Hide little notes of encouragement for friends or family. Hide it on their pillow, in their shoe, or put it in their backpack. I can guarantee when they find it they will smile.

9. Hold the door

Another easy explanation. It’s the nice thing to do.

Donate something

A lot of people think of money when it comes to donating. That can be the case, but you can also donate your time to something like helping a friend or working at the food pantry. Any donation for anything is always appreciated.

10. Make someone Laugh

Laughing is one of the best remedies for making someone happy. Who doesn't love laughing anyway?

Go out there and spread some kindness.

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Make A Change, Be Kind

Remember to be kind.

1. Smile more

2. Call or text someone you haven’t talk to in a while

3. Compliment someone

4. Say “Thank you”

5. Say Please

6. Stick up for a friend

7. Make more friends

8. Hide “happy” notes

9. Hold the door

Donate something

10. Make someone Laugh

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The Best Lines from the Fab Four

And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make

The sun is up, the sky is blue, it's beautiful and so are you

Love is old, love is new, love is all, love is you

There's nowhere you can be that isn't where you're meant to be

Life is very short, and there's no time for fussing and fighting, my friend

He say, "I know you, you know me", One thing I can tell you is you got to be free

Oh please, say to me, You'll let me be your man. And please say to me, You'll let me hold your hand

It was twenty years ago today, Sgt. Pepper taught the band to play. They've been going in and out of style, but they're guaranteed to raise a smile

Living is easy with eyes closed, misunderstanding all you see

Can you hear me? When it rains and shine, it's just a state of mind

Little darling, it's been long cold lonely winter. Little darling, it feels like years since it' s been here. Here comes the sun, Here comes the sun, and I say it's alright

We danced through the night and we held each other tight, and before too long I fell in love with her. Now, I'll never dance with another when I saw her standing there

I love you, I love you, I love you, that's all I want to say

You say you want a revolution. Well you know, we all want to change the world

All the lonely people, where do they all come from. All the lonely people, where do they all belong

Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends

Hey Jude, don't make it bad. Take a sad song and make it better

Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away. Now it looks as though they're here to stay. Oh, I believe in yesterday

And when the brokenhearted people, living in the world agree, there will be an answer, let it be.

And anytime you feel the pain, Hey Jude, refrain. Don't carry the world upon your shoulders

I'll give you all I got to give if you say you'll love me too. I may not have a lot to give but what I got I'll give to you. I don't care too much for money. Money can't buy me love

All you need is love, love is all you need

Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

Blackbird singing in the dead of night, Take these broken wings and learn to fly. All your life, You were only waiting for this moment to arise

Though I know I'll never lose affection, for people and things that went before. I know I'll often stop and think about them. In my life, I love you more

Obviously the best superpower.

There have been many lessons learned.

1. The importance of traditions.

2. How to be thankful for family and friends.

3. How to give back.

4. What the word "community" really means.

5. That it isn't about the destination, but the journey.

6. The consequences of making bad choices.

7. To trust people, until you have a reason not to.

8. To be welcoming and accepting of everyone.

9. How to be my own, individual person.

10. How to work for what I want.

11. How to be great at giving directions.

12. How to be humble.

13. To be well-rounded.

14. How to be great at conflict resolution.

15. The beauty of getting outside and exploring.

16. To be prepared for anything.

17. That you don't always have to do it alone.

18. How to be creative.

19. To brush off gossip.

I have never been so thankful to know you.

Dealing with the inevitable realities of college life.

Don't freak out

Email the professor

Attend the first class

Keep attending class

Have a backup plan

Remember that everything works out at the end

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