The KindnessXL Blog

Sparking Joy at The Saturday Market in Greenville, SC 🚀

We set up at The Saturday Market in downtown Greenville, twice this summer, inviting children and adults to join us in painting Kindness...

Heidi Blossom

Oct 22 min read

🌞 Summer Update: A Season of Kindness, Connection, and Community

This summer has been full of energy, joy, and inspiring stories here at The Kindness Accelerator (TKA) ! From vibrant festivals to...

Heidi Blossom

Aug 223 min read

🌟 The Kindness Challenge: 31 Days That Could Change Everything

What if one simple act of kindness each day could spark a ripple effect across your home, your community—even the world? That’s the idea...

Heidi Blossom

Jul 61 min read

Kindness, Rainbows, and Rocks: The Kindness Accelerator at Pride

🌈 By Heidi Blossom Last Saturday, something beautiful happened in downtown Greenville— The Kindness Accelerator showed up at Upstate...

Heidi Blossom

Jul 22 min read

Our Inaugural Board Meeting: A Joyful First Step Toward a Kinder World

Our Board of Directors—left to right. Rynda Baker, Liz Parker, Heidi Blossom, Fritz Moise, Erin Hutton, and Josh Goodwin. Last week, The...

Heidi Blossom

Jun 102 min read

💛 Kindness at Home: Easing End-of-Year Stress for Your Kids

The countdown is on. The end of the school year is quickly approaching—and for many students, that means a mountain of stress. From state...

Heidi Blossom

Apr 182 min read

The Transformative Power of Kindness

Spring is a special season—a vibrant, gentle reminder that after every cold, dark winter comes a fresh opportunity for renewal. Nature...

Heidi Blossom

Mar 282 min read

The Power of Intentional Kindness: Take the Kindness Pledge

Kindness doesn’t just happen. It’s a choice—a conscious decision to bring light into the world, one small act at a time. In a fast-paced,...

Heidi Blossom

Mar 142 min read

The Importance of Self-Kindness

In a world that often emphasizes caring for others, it's essential to remember that true kindness begins at home—with yourself. Just as...

Heidi Blossom

Mar 72 min read

Does Kindness Really Make Us Happier? I Challenge You to Find Out!

We’ve all heard that being kind to others makes you happy. But is there scientific evidence behind this popular notion? Well, yes there...

Heidi Blossom

Feb 273 min read

Exciting Updates from The Kindness Accelerator!

We’re thrilled to share some wonderful news and updates as we continue on our journey toward launching The Kindness Accelerator. While...

Heidi Blossom

Feb 222 min read

Love Thy (Partisan) Neighbor: How Befriending Meditation Can Bridge Divides and Accelerate Kindness

In today’s hyper-partisan climate, it can feel almost impossible to see past political differences. But what if a simple meditation...

Heidi Blossom

Feb 203 min read

A Tribute to Brian Mullen

Smiley sun inspired by Brian I’ve always believed that kindness isn’t just a feeling—it’s a practice, a way of life that can transform...

Heidi Blossom

Feb 133 min read

The Power of a Kind Word

The Power of Kindness: How It Motivates Us for Good I remember a moment in my life that changed everything. Grad school had me feeling...

Heidi Blossom

Feb 63 min read

How Kindness Triggers the Brain’s Reward System

In today’s digital age, social media scrolling has become a default activity for many of us. We’re constantly connected, swiping through...

Heidi Blossom

Jan 294 min read

The Health Benefits of Kindness

The Health Benefits of Kindness. Heart in hands. At The Kindness Accelerator, we believe that kindness isn’t just an act of goodwill—it’s...

Heidi Blossom

Jan 292 min read

Introducing The Kindness Accelerator!

Welcome to The Kindness Accelerator! We believe that kindness has the power to change the world, one thoughtful action at a time. We are...

Heidi Blossom

Jan 224 min read

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