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October 27, 2025 - 12 Simple Ways to Show Kindness to Your Friends & Family
Setbacks often hide blessings in disguise, so trust that what feels like an ending is simply creating space for something better to unfold.
Daily Motivation
October 27, 2025
TODAY'S MOTIVATIONAL MESSAGE
Just for you, Friend
Things that seem negative at first may be holding the seeds of positive transformation. When you face setbacks, remind yourself that you’re only seeing a small part of a much larger… Continue Reading
12 Simple Ways to Show Kindness to Your Friends & Family
“Be kind.” It’s so simple. So impactful. And often, so easy.
While many say, “It takes courage to be kind,” it also doesn’t take much either. In fact if everyone were a little more kind in our day-to-day, this world would likely be a very different place (Just some food for thought!).
When it comes to friends and family, you’ve probably heard this line before: “Treat others the way you want to be treated.” This usually means fostering kindness in many different aspects as we interact with those we love and care about—and no, it doesn’t have to involve huge sweeping acts of affection.
There are so many ways you can show kindness to others.
But if you’re stuck, here are twelve ways to show kindness to your family and friends (and maybe help set an example so others foster that too! After all, the world needs a little more kindness, always.)…
This Week’s Uplifting Stories
Positively Uplifting Stories | October 27 2025
We have the incredible ability to persevere despite any obstacles in front of us and uncertainty around us. No matter how big the challenges may seem, we can overcome them.
"The greater the obstacle, the more glory in overcoming it." - Moliere
Our world is filled with examples of people achieving extraordinary results against all odds.
Let's take an opportunity to celebrate the unbreakable spirit that defines us as human beings!
This week, we bring you a few stories that highlight the power of perseverance.
Horses help people recover from addiction
A cancer survivor inspires others to harness their passion for the outdoors
Community-run libraries encourage people to rethink their spending and purchasing habits.
A man adopted a senior dog to give him the best life possible
One Positive Action
Release the Role
Think about how your family sees you. Are you the responsible one? The peacemaker? The one who always has it together? These roles are often formed early, sometimes without anyone naming them. You step into a pattern once or twice as a kid, being the good child, the mediator, or the overachiever, and before long it becomes your identity. Even as an adult, you might still find yourself performing that same role every time you’re around them.
The problem is, you’ve outgrown it, or maybe it was never really you in the first place. Still, the role helped you belong, so you’ve kept playing it. Over time, though, it limits you. If you’re the strong one, asking for help feels impossible. If you’re the peacemaker, setting boundaries feels selfish. If you’re the responsible one, making mistakes feels like failure. Eventually, the role becomes more important than the real person underneath it.
Letting go of an old role doesn’t mean rejecting your family, but instead, letting them see who you actually are now. That might mean being honest about your struggles, speaking up when you’d usually stay quiet, or letting a little tension exist instead of smoothing it over. Your family might resist at first because they’re used to the version of you that fits their story, but you don’t need their permission to change. Just keep showing up as yourself until the new pattern becomes familiar.
Identify the role you’ve been playing in your family and how it holds you back, then think of one upcoming situation where that role usually shows up, such as a call, a visit, or a dinner, and decide how you’ll respond differently. Practice it, follow through, and notice what shifts. It may feel uncomfortable at first, but that’s progress. Every time you choose authenticity over performance, you remind yourself that you’re more than the role; you’re a whole person learning to be seen.
Today’s Quote
Today's Affirmation
I have a disciplined mindset.
I live a life of joy and purpose.
I know that I am divinely guided… Continue Reading
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