#kindness

#kindness

Jim O'Neill, who died aged 65, transformed the stereotype of a black cab driver with his kindness and socialist views, embracing everyone he met.

As a child of refugees settling in Australia after the second world war, I experienced the searing poverty that myriads of displaced people dealt with as they tried to rebuild lives in far away, unfamiliar places.

Research conducted by Buss and colleagues illustrates a universal preference for kindness in romantic partners across various cultures, suggesting kindness is crucial for long-term relationships.

Friends describe Keir Starmer as incredibly kind, highlighting his supportive nature during personal losses of individuals like Neil Kinnock and former employees.

Todd's heart was as big as his smile—he selflessly uplifted those around him, especially immigrants, believing in the unifying power of language.

"Life is a constant work in progress," she said, emphasizing the importance of being ambitious and striving for growth throughout one's career.

"A woman hugged me at a bus stop when I was crying after a break-up and said, 'You don't have to be okay today'."

A lot of kindness is needed right now. A lot of courage is needed right now. A lot of honesty... can make things better.

"That type of energy and focus helped me to stay calm ... Rather than us becoming despondent and crying, we just turned all our energy into trying to find Jack."

This year's World Happiness Report highlighted that Australia has slipped to 11th place, down from its previous 10th positioning, with New Zealand closely following in 12th.

In the latest happiness rankings, Nordic countries continue to dominate the top spots, with Finland, Denmark, Iceland, and Sweden maintaining their positions as the happiest countries in the world.