Today we watched one of my favorite TED Talks, Kindness. I believe in the power of kindness. It’s powerful. I’ve seen it. I’ve felt it. Kindness has turned a bad day into a good one in a single moment…an unexpected smile, a thank you, a kind word is all it takes.

My parents always showed me the importance of kindness. I watched them treat every single person with kindness and respect. That’s what I try and do. Today we created sticky notes with words of kindness and spread them throughout the school. Some students put them onto lockers, others handed them directly to staff and students. We encountered some confusion from people who didn’t understand what was going on, while others smiled. I noticed at least two people who seemed to change their mood once they received the sticky note.

Kindness is powerful. Kindness can change the world. I’ve seen it happen. It’s true. How will you spread kindness today?