posted 12th July 2021
'It's nice to be nice'
Cosmics are good humans, we love animals, we love plants, we love our planet, and we love each other.
We have all heard the saying 'It doesn't cost anything to be nice and kind' and let's face it, it's true AF.
In today's fast paced world, kindness and compassion takes a back seat to selfies, self-interest and expendable human interactions. That is one of the reasons why we created Cosmic Club.
We wanted there to be a place for all like minded individuals to be able to share their kind and magical ways with each other, no matter where you are in the world! (The beauty of the internet, huh?)
After all, kindness is not something that demands hard work. It comes from the simple act of doing no harm to others.
'Let's reflect'
Take a moment to think about a time somebody was kind to you. Now change the scenario and think of a time you were kind to another person. How did they respond? And how did this make you feel? We are sure that it left a lasting impression on both of you (for the good!).
This is how EASY it can be! Do good for others, and good will come to you, right? It's facts baby!
'So why be kind?'
Showing kindness actually has many benefits including increased happiness and a healthy heart. It also slows down the ageing process and improves relationships and connections, which will naturally boost your health.
But why and how does kindness make us so happy? There are a number of different mechanisms involved, and how powerful they are in making us feel good may depend on our own personalities.
Here are a few ways that you can spread kindness everyday without even realising! (And you don't need a magic wand for these...)
1. Smiling is contagious
Performing an act of kindness is more than likely going to make someone smile and if you see that smile for yourself, it just might be catching.
2. 'Righting' a 'wrong'
Doing something kind for someone who is sad so that they can feel better can also make us feel good. This is because we feel the same relief that they do and also because we are putting something right. Although this effect is super powerful for people we are close to, it can even apply to humanitarian problems such as poverty or climate change (something we care HUGELY about here at Cosmic Club)
Getting yourself involved with a charity is a great way to start.
3. Making connections strengthens Cosmic relationships.
If you are kind to others, this can open up lots of different possibilities to start a social connection with someone. Think about a time you've brought a friend a coffee or maybe a thoughtful gift (Like a Cosmic Club Crystal). Small acts of kindness like this can really strengthen friendships and of course, have a positive impact on your mood.
4. A kind identity makes a happy Cosmic!
Naturally, most of us would like to think of ourselves as a kind person, so acts of kindness help us to demonstrate that positive identity and make us feel proud of ourselves.
As we've already discussed, doing something kind for someone also has a positive effect on how we feel about ourselves. This effect is 10 x more powerful when the kind act links with other aspects of our personality. For example... an animal-lover could rescue a bird or volunteer for a dog rescue charity.
5. Kindness comes back to you (and it's not even magic!)
It's true! Kindness comes back like a boomerang to those who are kind. Perhaps, it's return takes years, or it may even come from a different direction than which we originally sent out. But it will return, it is never lost.
So whether it's an animal, a person or mama nature herself - our message to you is really simple. Please be kind always. What you give out will always come back to you.
Love & Magic always,
The CC Team
