Educational hour for college students “World Kindness Day”
Daria Merenkova
Educational hour for college students “World Kindness Day”
A very good tradition for many countries has become the annual celebration of World Kindness Day , the date for which was day of the 1st conference of the World Kindness Movement . This event was attended by representatives of Australia, Canada, Japan, Thailand, Singapore, Great Britain and the USA (other countries later joined the Movement)
.
The World Kindness Movement itself
was created in Japan a year earlier, in 1997, and gathered
“under its banner”
the kindness movement from different countries - volunteers and volunteers who, year after year, tirelessly act all over the world and through their deeds inspire people to do good deeds . a kind can join them .
Moreover, the main communication of the Movement’s participants occurs through the Internet, where on their resources they talk about ideas for good deeds and ways to implement them.
The Movement has its own official document - “Declaration of Kindness "
, which reads: “We recognize the fundamental importance of simple human
kindness as a fundamental condition for a satisfying and meaningful life, and with this document we proclaim the creation of the World Kindness Movement . We will strive to come together through organizations in every country and through the creation of a worldwide network , and create a kinder and more compassionate world."
It is no secret that in the modern high-tech and high-speed world, human feelings and moral qualities are increasingly taking a back seat, and kindness among people - this fact, unfortunately, is obvious.
Therefore, today’s holiday is another reason to remember such a quality and category of human relations as Kindness kindness movements existing in various countries to help people realize that doing good is not at all difficult , and the results of good deeds and deeds are colossal.
Another goal of World Kindness Day , according to its founders, is to help unite different nations, despite linguistic and cultural differences. After all, only on the basis of sincerely good deeds and actions can unity and mutual understanding be achieved, while preserving originality and uniqueness.
Doing good deeds is incredibly simple, goodness is not measured by money , sometimes it does not require much time and effort, the main thing is to start. Even just a kind smile to a stranger is already capable of working miracles, including for the person himself who does this kindness . After all, in addition to the fact that good deeds improve everyone’s mood , they also have the best possible effect on well-being and increase vitality.
According to a study by psychologists and doctors from different countries, people who do good deeds feel better physically, feel their lives are more harmonious, have better immunity, which means they get sick less and live longer.
All this has even been confirmed by practical research - when a person does something good to other people, his level of lymphocytes increases and blood vessels dilate, this leads to proper functioning of the heart; the brain produces large amounts of endorphins (known as “hormones of happiness, pleasure”
, which have a calming effect, neutralize the effects of stress, and alleviate depression.
Finally, responsiveness is accompanied by elation bordering on euphoria, which is explained by the production of the hormone serotonin, which regulates our mood.
Moreover, as the organizers of the holiday call, it is important to be kind unselfishly not only on this Day , but also every day, and limitlessly. After all, if you expect gratitude (in any of its manifestations)
for your
kindness , then this is no longer real Kindness .
The holiday itself has developed its own traditions during its existence. So, on Kindness Day , in addition to kind smiles and deeds , it is customary to give flowers to friends and strangers (for example, in Singapore - daisies and gerberas, and especially for this Day, the French artist Orel created a symbol - an open heart.
In Russia, the Day of Kindness was held for the first time in 2009 - then in Moscow on Manezhnaya Square, on the initiative of the magazine “Psychologies,” a flash mob took place, in which everyone took part.
Those who came to the square at exactly 11-00 o'clock held hands, forming a large circle, in the center of which was the Globe of the World Clock. It was a symbolic sign of solidarity with the whole world and those countries in which Kindness Day .
On the same day , special Postal Points of Kindness , where anyone could write kind letters to residents of boarding schools for the elderly with words of participation and support. By evening, more than 500 letters were sent to the addresses of residents of boarding schools in the Tula and Vladimir regions.
Joining this good , wonderful holiday is so simple - smile at someone like you, hug your parents or friend, give a compliment to a colleague or boss, give flowers to a neighbor or stranger, call your friends and tell them how wonderful they are, make and hang a bird feeder on the street , feed a homeless kitten or puppy... This list can be continued for a long time.
All this will take little time and effort, but the effect will be colossal. After all, with every such simple act, someone becomes better, and therefore more kindness in the world . It is also important to remember that through such deeds - manifestations of responsiveness, sympathy, generosity, friendliness, love, nobility - we teach our children to do good .
It is advisable, of course, to do good every day , and not just today - on World Kindness Day .
There is another holiday of kindness , which is celebrated in the world on February 17th - Day of Spontaneous Acts of Kindness
People have always treated kindness in a special way . There is a proverb: a kind word is nice to a cat. This means that not only each of us likes to be treated with kindness . Even animals understand kindness Let's try to remember proverbs and sayings about kindness , good manners , and politeness.
Game “Finish the Proverb”
1. A kind word also pleases the cat.
2. It is not clothes that make a person, but his good deeds .
3. Hurry for a good deed , and the bad will come in time.
4. Do not boast about silver, but boast about good things .
5. Whoever does good will be rewarded by God.
6. In whom there is no good , there is little truth.
7. Don't look for beauty - look for kindness .
Test “ Are you a kind person ?”
Are you kind and attentive to others? Are you able to give your last shirt to someone who needs it most? Our test will help you answer these questions.
1. You have money . Could you spend everything you have on gifts for your friends?
2. A friend tells you about his troubles. Will you let him know that you're not interested, even if that's true?
3. If your partner is bad at chess or another game, will you sometimes give in to him in order to please him?
4. Do you often say nice things to people just to cheer them up?
5. Do you like cruel jokes?
6. Are you vindictive?
7. Can you listen patiently even to something that doesn’t interest you at all?
8. Do you know how to put your abilities into practice?
9. Do you quit the game when you start losing?
10. If you are sure that you are right, do you refuse to listen to your opponent’s arguments?
11. Are you willing to fulfill requests?
12. Would you make fun of someone to make others laugh?
Results:
Now count yourself 1 point for answering “yes”
for questions 1, 3, 4, 7, 11 and for answering
“no”
to questions 2, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 12.
More than 8 points. You are kind, liked by others, and know how to communicate with people. You probably have a lot of friends. One word of caution: never try to be on good terms with everyone - you won't please everyone , and it won't do you any good.
From 4 to 8 points. Well, your kindness is a matter of chance . You are not kind to everyone . For some, you can do anything, but communicating with you is more than unpleasant for those who do not like you. It's not so bad. But, probably, we should try to be even with everyone so that people don’t get offended.
Less than 4 points. Communicating with you, I must admit, is sometimes simply torment even for the people closest to you. Be kinder and you will have more friends. After all, friendship requires a good attitude .
Kindness , mercy, the ability to empathize with the feelings of other people create the basis of human happiness. One of the recipes for “Happiness”
. Remember it and share it with others.
RECIPE: Take a cup of patience, pour a heart full of love into it, add two handfuls of generosity, sprinkle with kindness , sprinkle in a little humor and add as much faith as possible. Mix everything well. Spread it on the piece of your allotted life and offer it to everyone you meet along the way.
We can create many such recipes, since only a loving person, kind and merciful, can be truly happy.
Our class hour has come to an end. I hope you found it interesting and fun. I really want to believe that the time will come and there will be no Good , or rather there will be one every day . All people will treat each other with respect, learn to negotiate and become kind and friendly like we are today! And they will not fight, swear and conflict.
