The Kindness Revolution

Last week, I was talking with the owner of Kind Notes about how a personal letter from just one person in support of your business can keep you going on days you're ready to throw in the towel! Ironically, yesterday I received one of those letters. I opened the bulky envelope to find 3 packages. In the first package was a ribbon with clasp and a decorative bead and key charm with a card that read, "You Have Just Been Tagged by Kindness" next to a photo of a beautiful young girl. On the back was a message about this young girl's FINAL wish: to celebrate life, hold each other up, and uplift those you don't even know. In the other two packages were necklaces that I understood were intended for me to give and uplift someone I don't know.

When I went to the website address printed on the card, I read the story of The Kindness Revolution and Amanda Edwards told by her mother, Rebecca Renaud. Amanda, known to her friends as Mandy, was a vibrant 17 year old girl who had a special understanding about the importance of helping those who others would choose to avoid. I immediately began to think of the similarities between Mandy and Rachel Scott of Rachel's Challenge. Another young girl who lived life with kindness and compassion. I wasn't surprised to find Rachel mentioned later as I went through the tabs on The Kindness Revolution. And just like Rachel, Mandy met her tragic death at the age of 17. Mandy's family (again...like Rachel's) was determined to remember and celebrate Mandy's life and not just mourn her death. And most importantly, continue her dream of helping others. This is a dual goal: (1) as easy as joining in the game of Kindness Tag or (2) as big as helping with the funds to bring a student from Africa to the US on a 4 year scholarship. That student will return to Africa and fulfill Mandy's dream of helping increase the number of teachers that are so desperately needed in Africa. Fulfilling the mission may be as simple as passing a Kindness Card supplied free by The Kindness Revolution, or contributing to the college fund by donating or purchasing an item from the Kindness Store.

Since I began this blog, I have become much more socially active in making the world kinder. Even if it is just joining movements and blogging, I'll do what I can to help. I plan on passing the necklaces on to others and spread the word of The Kindness Revolution.

Thank you, Rebecca, for finding me and including a link to String-Ring from your site promoting kindness.

I would rather have one rose and a kind word from a friend while I'm here
than a whole truck load when I'm gone. ~ The Kindness Revolution