In 1997, seven countries, including Singapore, came together to sign a declaration for the world Kindness Movement. Its mission is to inspire individuals towards greater kindness.
A year later, on 13 November, World Kindess Day was established.
As human beings, we have to look beyond the boundaries of race, gender or creed.We can live together in peace if we focus on what we have in common - Kindness.
The singapore Kindness Movement aims to inspire spontaneous acts of kindness, be it big or small to make life more pleasant for all.
Considering what our Prime Minister and Patron of the Singapore Kindness Movement, Lee Hsien Loong said, "Becoming a vibrant global city isn't enough; we need to build a Singapore with heart."
We hope to transform our nation to be more generous with our time and complime
nts. One that is willing to lend a helping hand and always be gracious to everyone around us, regardless of race, creed or status.We can start today with a simple appreciative gesture of giving a daisy to those who have performed acts of kindness around us.
We can make World Kindness Day a meaningful day for all.
Together, we can make it happen.
by Koh Poh tiong
Chairman.
As I read the above article from 'Today' paper, my work bag has already, a Daisy flower protruding out. People were glancing at it. However, i could not be bothered with their glances, and brought it home - For my mother.
During work, bunches of Daisies were displayed at Olio cafe, outside APMI's lobby.
Was surprised at first, but was eventually delighted to be able to pick up a few of the Daisies -free, and passed some of them to my colleagues; those that i thought had shown me kindness in some ways.
Nevertheless, this kindness day fell on Friday, the 13, and indeed, it was a totally unique day in my life, much more unique than usual, but less unique than the word 'unique'.
