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Episode 56: Discover Random Acts of Kindness
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Summary:
On this episode of the Act To Live Podcast, Scott and Jaime begin by talking about the ‘act’ of being kind to others. The two then explore random acts of kindness and share their experiences both on the giving and receiving end of these acts. Scott then talks a bit about the health and neurological benefits of performing random acts of kindness. The duo wraps up the episode by discussing a few suggestions/ideas for those interested in performing random acts of kindness.
ACTion Event of the Week: Try doing at least one random act of kindness for a stranger AND at least one random act of kindness for someone you know this week. What did you notice? What was the experience like? How did you feel the rest of the week?
Join us on the next episode of the Act To Live Podcast as we explore the process of developing a flexible mind.
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