Life isn’t linear, backwards and sideways are sometimes needed to move forward. — I know life isn’t linear. I don’t expect it to be. But nor did I expect my own chart of growth to resemble the patterns of a spider, dipped in ink, break dancing on a piece of paper. Recently I have overcome one of the most ferocious battles we are…

Veganuary 2022 is coming up, are you ready to embrace veganism? — Not all vegans are kind and kind souls aren’t all vegan. “Primum non nocere” is the Hippocratic Oath sworn by many doctors around the world. It translates as “first, do no harm.” Isn’t it awfully arrogant to restrict this oath to the human species? …

The clue may be in the heading ☺ — “Some people are so poor all they have is money.” — Bob Marley What are your favorite memories? Sit down, relax with a hot drink and reflect on your life. What memories stand out and why? For most people, special memories involve spending time with loved ones. A shared sense…

In a bid to break routine and order, I sent these books out into the world, guess what happened? — Once upon a time, in a world before social media… Wait, what? No social media? Yes little cherubs, there was once a world where we weren’t constantly craning our necks and peering into the highlight reel of others. But you know, it wasn’t such a different world, as the 20-year-old…

Kindness takes bravery and willingness to face rejection and ridicule — Would we be kinder if it didn’t involve being so conspicuous? Sometimes kind gestures leave us feeling vulnerable and exposed. I recall buying a return train ticket, as a twenty-year-old student. I only needed a single. The price difference was a measly one pound. At my destination, I approached other…

The power of kind words — We interacted for 5 seconds. In fact, I don’t think he even gave me a chance to speak. He said his piece, and walked away. I never saw him again. He didn’t have to approach me. He didn’t have to say what he said. …

How a clear-out can induce an avalanche of kindness — Working with camels in Broome is a difficult job to match. This was the highlight of my trip, as an 18-year-old backpacker in Australia. Everything I wore during this year fitted snuggly inside my little tortoiseshell. I have never had strong attachments to things. I struggle to place sentimental value…

Being competitive and kind is not mutually exclusive — Trail running brings out the best in humanity. There is something primal about sharing trails with other runners. It somehow allows egos to evaporate and basic human kindness to flourish. I was back in the race scene on Saturday. The first time in almost 2 years. This time I was…

Spread the Ripple of kindness and watch what happens — Hello, I’m Ali and I am on a mission to spread more kindness out into this world. Kindness doesn’t need to be big, grand gestures. Kindness can simply be slowing down to allow another car to pull out in front of you. It can be offering a shopper behind you…

A book full of wonderful messages by Dr. David Hamilton — Have you ever experienced a high after executing a random act of kindness? According to this article, some scientists call this the “helpers high”. When we act with kindness our body releases dopamine, which can lead to feelings of euphoria. On Saturday gone, I laced up my trainers for my…

What does being kind mean to you? Aim to be kind, not nice. There is an important distinction between the two. Being nice is talking about the weather. Being kind is caring whether someone has an umbrella in case it rains. With kindness, you’re motivated by genuine empathy and compassion for…