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Amy Krouse Rosenthal is a remarkable author who has penned numerous children’s books, wrote a memoir in the form of an encyclopedia (which was actually on the “recommended books” list on this site), started a yearly tradition in Chicago called “The Beckoning of Lovely,” and also happens to make youtube videos. She is well-versed in spreading kindness and the effect it can have. In fact, she explains a very interesting sort of kindness “measurement” called the jen ratio in this video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sU30nlcVSIg&feature=channel_video_title.

The hope of every person who does a random act of kindness is that it reaches somebody and makes a difference in their life. The awesome thing is that little act of kindness not only inspires that one person, but it’s instantly reflected in the jen ratio of your community. Basically, if you put positive energy into the world, you feel the effects of it as well.

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Amy Krouse Rosenthal is a remarkable author who has penned numerous children’s books, wrote a memoir in the form of an encyclopedia (which was actually on the “recommended books” list on this site), started a yearly tradition in Chicago called “The Beckoning of Lovely,” and also happens to make youtube videos. She is well-versed in spreading kindness and the effect it can have. In fact, she explains a very interesting sort of kindness “measurement” called the jen ratio in this video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sU30nlcVSIg&feature=channel_video_title.

The hope of every person who does a random act of kindness is that it reaches somebody and makes a difference in their life. The awesome thing is that little act of kindness not only inspires that one person, but it’s instantly reflected in the jen ratio of your community. Basically, if you put positive energy into the world, you feel the effects of it as well.

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Hello everybody!!! And welcome to my blog!!

Allow me to introduce myself: my name is Rachael Crowe, I’m a junior at the University of Michigan and I’m on the board of directors for a student org called “DoRAK,” which stands for “Do Random Acts of Kindness.” [fulltext] =>

 

DoRAK is a completely student-lead org with over 200 members. We spread kindness all around the university and encourage others to do the same. Whenever students see something out-of-the-ordinary going on, like people passing out granola bars in the library, a girl opening doors for people for no apparent reason, or people standing around with “free high-fives” signs, they always smile and ask, “Are you guys with DoRAK?”

So, I couldn’t think of a more appropriate way to start off this blog than to explain why I joined DoRAK. As funny as it seems, it was all because of a youtube video.

Watch! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UleLML_Vm74

As the video says, world peace begins with you. I took this revelation as a push to get out in the world and spread kindness.  DoRAK seemed like the perfect outlet, and I truly believe that we are creating world peace and leaving a huge impact on the people we touch. 

You have the power to change the world. If you put love and kindness into your community, it will come back to you. Try it! 

I hope you're having an amazing day <3

Leave a comment and share your experience creating world peace!

 

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Hello everybody!!! And welcome to my blog!!

Allow me to introduce myself: my name is Rachael Crowe, I’m a junior at the University of Michigan and I’m on the board of directors for a student org called “DoRAK,” which stands for “Do Random Acts of Kindness.” [comments] => Comment (0) [avatar] => )