Revisit 2020 Vision - 091 Well, it’s time to wrap up 2020 and of course also time to wrap up the second season of Do Something Nice. Listen in as Jeff reflects on a few, just a few, of his favorite episodes for the year! The quote in
Special Delivery - 090 We don’t often give much thought to the person delivering our packages, but you’d be surprised how kind these individuals can be. This episode gives an example of that. The quote in this episode is from Ralph Waldo Emerson: “The only true
Community Compassion - 089 When communities come together, amazing things can happen. And when one man and his family find they may lose their way of life, it takes a community to help save the day! The quote in this episode is from Coretta Scott King: "the greatness
Now serving kindness - 088 Restaurants are a great place to bring people together for a meal. But one man’s restaurant did more than bring people together, aimed to help others. But when the pandemic hit, it was his business that needed the help. The quote in this
The Children's Cabinet - 087 Each year we have an event called Giving Tuesday, and in this episode, I’d like to share one of my most favorite non-profit organizations called The Children’s Cabinet. The quote in this episode is from Samuel Johnson: “He who waits to do
The Great Derecho - 086 Today is filled with opportunities, and in this episode, even when natural disaster strikes, one boy has an idea on how to turn Lemons into Lemonade! The quote in this episode is from Tony Robbins: “Life is a gift, and it offers us the
Signs of being kind - 085 Signs are a way of getting a message across. We see them everywhere, but sometimes it’s nice to see a reminder to be kind. And sometimes a few signs can turn into something big. This episode explains how that can happen! The quote
A foster father's love - 084 Fostering isn’t something that everyone can do, but it’s an amazing chance to help kids who need some love, support, and stability. This week, we can see an example of someone who has made a difference in several lives. The quote in
My soapbox of kindness - 083 There’s a lot going on and so much to soak in. The year is almost over and Jeff wanted to take a moment to reflect and share his thoughts. So if you’ll allow him to take some time and be on his
Love Letters - 082 Love letters tell a strong story, and when you come across a good love story, how could you not want to read it? Listen in to find out what that means! The quote in this episode is from Mary Schmich: “Keep your old love
Good things we build - 081 One way to show someone how you care is by building them something special. It’s even more special when it’s something they need and you go out of your way to do it for them. This episode shares an example of that!
Pond of kindness - 080 The pond of kindness may be still until you toss a pebble into it. Then the acts of kindness you proceed to introduce into the pond can leave some pretty impressive ripples that spread out further than you think. Listen in to find out
Trooper and Fire Cat - 079 We survive dangerous situations all the time as people, but what about animals? This episode tells the tales of Trooper and Fire Cat. Two animals that survived the California fires. The quote in this episode is from Steve Irwin: “But I put my life
Mia's Cookie Jar - 078 When a mom decides to teach her daughter how to be kind while educating her about what essential workers do, a sweet idea becomes a thing. Listen in to find out who the Queen of Cookie Kindness is! The quote in this episode is
Flames of courage - 077 As fires all over rage on, so many people are asked to step up and be courageous while battling one more thing in the world right now. Let’s take a second and recognize those who are stepping up and providing support. The quote
Fostering compassion - 076 Kids and Dogs, Dogs and Kids! Two great combos that believe it or not, when you combine them together, you get a shining example of how to foster compassion. Including those who are in need of a foster home. Listen in to find out
Another hero in the midst - 075 Life doesn’t always go as planned, but despite all that there are heroes who will set that aside to still help others regardless of the circumstances. Here’s a story that gives an example of that. The quote in this episode is from
All fingers are not equal - 074 There are a few reasons why our society seems to hold back the progress of education, but it takes someone sometimes with a big heart to make a major investment in the lives of the next generation. This episode shares a store of someone
Types of Love part 3 - 073 Having a better understanding of love means you also have useful insight into yourself and the world around you. In this final episode out of 3, Jeff covers what Pragma, Philia, and Agape mean. The quote in this episode is from Ewan McGregor: “Above
Types of Love part 2 - 072 Love is confusing and there are reasons why which Jeff covers in part 2 of a 3 part episode. This time he covers Eros and Ludus and explains how they can be a useful tool in love. The quote in this episode is from
Types of Love part 1 - 071 It’s time to learn a little bit about love. In the first of three episodes, Jeff dives into a little bit more on what kinds of love is out there. In this episode, he looks at Philautia and Storge. The quote in this
Love yourself - 070 You are important, you are amazing, and you are unique. But do you love yourself? This is an important part of helping others and this episode helps point out why. The quote in this episode is from Lucille Ball: “Love yourself first and everything
Addiction of being kind - 069 We are always having chance encounters in our life and we have the chance to either be judgmental or create a friendship. It’s addicting! But not all addictions are good. This episode talks about two people who were faced with that issue. The
Generations of kindness - 068 We forget sometimes that the elderly are a vessel of history and are part of our lives. But through acts of kindness during the CoronaVirus, there are ways we can keep communication open for those who are isolated. This episode shares a story about
She was nice to me - 067 We all need to remember at times that we are talking to people who do want to be nice. If we can’t let them into our lives, what else do we have? Jeff share’s his own reminder of this in this episode.