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- 2. When you observe or become mindful that kindness is happening. To detect, perceive or behold kindness.
- 5. A generous person who does good or who’s actions result in good outcomes.
- 6. The soothing hormone that gets released when we are kind or receives kindness.
- 7. The magic word that can appear at the start, middle or end of a sentence.
- 8. Something we show to elders and should show to all people. A feeling of deep admiration for someone elicited by their abilities, qualities, or achievements. Esteem, regard, veneration, awe, reverence.
- 12. An action that is performed intentionally.
- 15. A genuine feeling of fondness or liking.
- 17. Something you can ‘call in’ should you need to.
- 18. An act of kindness you didn’t plan. Unarranged, serendipitous, fortuitous.
- 20. Something of value or admirable in a person's character. A distinctive attribute, characteristic or feature possessed by someone.
- 21. A compound present in the body as a neurotransmitter. The happy hormone that we get from achieving, completion and progression.
- 22. A way of being when you seize the opportunities of the moment. Unforced, voluntary, impromptu, natural, open and genuine.
- 25. Well-meaning and kindly. Tenderhearted, gracious, tolerant and caring.
- 26. The state of being happy. Wellbeing, contentment, satisfaction. Something that has been shown to increase as a result of kindness.
- 27. What the seagulls say when they see something they like. It’s every Gull for itself! But a kind seagull might say “What’s mine is yours, in the spirit of kindness.”
- 28. Showing a selfless concern for the wellbeing of others (unselfish).
- 29. The happy neurotransmitter. We have a natural level of this in our body. Positive experiences tend to generate more of it.
- 31. Being pleasant and warm towards another person
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- 1. The most important person we should show kindness.
- 3. Showing kindness towards others. A readiness to give more of something, than is strictly necessary or expected. Giving liberally or open-handedly.
- 4. Careful not to inconvenience or harm others. Showing careful thought.
- 9. The body's natural painkiller, also released through exercise and laughter.
- 10. The ability to sense and interpret things internally and externally.
- 11. Something one performs (sometimes selflessly or out of kindness).
- 13. Concerned with or seeking to promote human welfare. Merciful, unselfish, charitable.
- 14. The act of praising, approving or noticing something good about someone and sharing it with them.
- 16. From the old French, generously given or giving.
- 19. The quality of being friendly, generous, and considerate. Warmth, goodwill, care, thoughtfulness, concern, selflessness, affection, gentleness, patience, tenderness, tolerance, decency.
- 23. Giving or ready to give help, supportive, cooperative, caring, hospitable.
- 24. An intense feeling of deep affection. Fondness, regard, solicitude. The five love languages are; words of affirmation, quality time, acts of service, gifts and physical touch.
- 25. Complete the phrase Kindness is a state of _____.
- 30. Something you give upon receiving. An expression of gratitude. Appreciation, acknowledgement and recognition.