When was the last time you experienced kindness? At the store, coffee shop, or maybe with a friend or relative. How did it make you feel? Were you pleasantly surprised, maybe even moved to give back yourself? Kindness is a powerful thing. It can jar us out of even the darkest of moods and uncover hope within our storms.

As human beings we need relationships, interactions and connections with others to truly thrive. We want to be heard and contribute to the greater good - to make the world a better place. For some of us, its expression comes effortlessly. For others like me, it takes time to develop.