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- THE RIPPLE EFFECT OF KINDNESSKindness often starts with something small: A smile, a compliment, or a simple act of help. Yet these small actions can evoke a ripple effect that extends far beyond the original moment. When someone experiences kindness, they are often inspired to pay it forward. A person who feels appreciated may offer en- couragement to someone else. A thoughtful gesture can bright- en someone's day and influence how they treat others.
- HKL RECIPES: EID MUBARAKBELLEVILLE AND KINGSTON, ONTARIO, CANADA Thursday April 18th marked the last day of the sacred month of Ramadan followed by the Is- lamic faith tradition. Volunteers had the privilege of preparing special laddus for the Muslim community that gathers at the Islamic Society of Kingston (ISK) to pray and break their fast at sundown known as Iftar. Laddus are traditional sweets originating from the Indian subcontinent; they are formed in the shape of spherical balls made of various ingredients.
- Page 4HKL STUDENT-LED CLUBS SPREAD HUMILITY, KINDNESS, AND LOVE ACROSS BC CAMPUSES Across British Columbia cam- puses, a quiet but powerful movement is growing led not by institutions, but by the students.
- THE IMPORTANCE OF HKL IN OUR LIFEWith SO much happening around the world, the future can feel uncertain, even bleak at times. It's hard to know what to hope for the next generation when we ourselves feel unsure about the present. In many ways, the way we think shapes the way we live. Our mindset doesn't just affect us internally; it influences our motions without realizing that feel this way? What can I do we're not truly happy.
- Page 6HOMECOMING: JOURNEY TO TRUE SELF WEEKLY MEDITATION
- Page 7We often don't realize how much we can keep with us from a simple, 30-minute interaction. A genuine conversation has the power to ignite the heart, inspir- ing us to look deeper at what a peaceful life actually requires. This is exactly what happened during a recent Uber ride from the San Francisco airport. When I least expected it, I received a profound gift from a man named Faizan. Our talk began with a simple question about his day. Faizan shared that he had been driving for hours, barely sleeping, often resting in his car just to keep up with the payments. He spoke of a time when life was simpler a time before he even knew that a word like "stress" existed.
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We often don't realize how much we can keep with us from a simple, 30-minute interaction. A genuine conversation has the power to ignite the heart, inspir- ing us to look deeper at what a peaceful life actually requires. This is exactly what happened during a recent Uber ride from the San Francisco airport. When I least expected it, I received a profound gift from a man named Faizan.
Our talk began with a simple question about his day. Faizan shared that he had been driving for hours, barely sleeping, often resting in his car just to keep up with the payments. He spoke of a time when life was simpler a time before he even knew that a word like "stress" existed.
"In Afghanistan," Faizan shared, "if someone said they were stressed, people would look at them with confusion and ask, 'What is that?"" He noted the irony of his new life in America: he has everything
THE 30-MINUTE RIDE THAT CHANGED HOW I SEE PEACE
FRESNO, CALIFORNIA, USA one could imagine nice cars, a beautiful house, a good job but his voice ached with a question I could feel weighing on him deeply: Why aren't we happy? He reminisced about the simple happiness he shared with his brother in Afghanistan where they did not have as much but life was simple and happiness existed.
Faizan had recently turned to driving for Uber after his previ- ous company downsized due to artificial intelligence technolo- gy, leaving 500 people without work. He had purchased his car just a month before the layoff. I could tell his spirit remained re- markably unshaken.
"When God closes one door, He opens a hundred," he shared. "I am content because I trust His plan. There is no point in crying when I know I am being taken care of."
der to his circumstances. As we neared my destination, he offered one final insight: in a world where fear dominates the news, do not give in. "Invest in yourself," he urged. "Do not in- vest time in anything that brings you down. Uplift yourself, be- cause your energy affects the collective it affects everyone around you, especially your family."
When I reached my destination, His presence radiated a rare kind of strength, a total surren-
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I realized that Faizan's words were exactly what I needed to hear. He reminded me that while we often chase peace through our circumstances on the outside, true peace is only found within us. I stepped out of the car feeling grateful for genuine heart-to-heart conver- sations, and thanking Faizan for sharing his life experience. As he drove away, my heart did a silent prayer for his well-being.
GLIMMERS OF HKL IN EVERYDAY LIFE
Being vulnerable is hard and building walls around us is easy. Though the world is trying to convince us otherwise we are all wired as one and wired for love. The reminders of HKL in my everyday life has become my "glimmers"
We have asked some of the vol- unteers of HKL to tell us their daily glimmers and how they are applying being humble, kind and loving throughout their day. Today we received:
Humility: I often catch myself interrupting when others are talking, or I've always had the habit of explaining myself to others. However, overtime, I've been able to just listen, and not feel the pressure to defend my-
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self. Today I was on a phone call and didn't give them any explanation because it wasn't necessary. I listened to them and that was all.
Kindness: I get confused be- tween being kind and being nice to others. But sometimes that means to let things be and laugh with someone who's go- ing through a difficult time.
Love: I appreciated someone's service to me and wished for their well-being. Now I'm be- ginning to notice that maybe love can also mean being still within and not reacting.
How did you apply HKL in your life today?