So, I'm going to be completely transparent and honest! I never knew this holiday existed. I've known so many female victims of violence, but never knew there was a holiday to acknowledge this! So, I began to do some research. 

First off, I am so lucky to be born in the United States after the Women's rights were fought for. Susan B. Anthony was a hero of mine growing up. It also helps the fact that we share a birthday!  When I found out her history as a women's rights activist before women even had rights!  At 16, she began collecting petitions against slavery, what a rebel!  She was also part of the Underground Railroad aiding Harriet Tubman help fugitive slaves to Canada. This women is a hero to me!  

But none the less, this holiday does not have anything to do with Susan B. Anthony!  That's for another day! 

I'm going to give you the short version of this!  So, in 1960 in the Dominican Republic 3 sisters, the Mirabal sisters who were political activists were assassinated on this day November 25th, 1960. The assassinations were ordered by the dictator of that time.  I'm not going to give name or give credit to this horrible man!

So, in 1981, the Latin American and Caribbean Feminist Encuentros  marked this day to raise awareness of violence against women. So finally, in 1999 the United Nations finally encouraged other countries and governments to observe this as a national holiday! 

There are staggering statistics of violence towards women every year. I don't want to go into them. I know that sounds messed up, but I don't want these tags on my blog categories. I will be vague and list sexual assault, dowry death, human trafficking, and mutilation. I will leave it at that.

I will not list all the violence that happens every year towards women. Instead, I would like to raise awareness, of this date, and how long it took for it to become an international holiday!  May the Mirabal Sisters rest in peace, and know that they paved the way to slow down the violence against women!

​This one hits home for sure. It's the golden rule!
Treat others how you would like to be treated! It is a really simple concept!

I'm happy there is a day for this, but I'm also sad that there has to be a day for this! We should be kind every day, and I understand every one has their good days and bad days The universe gives you what you put out!  Cosmically speaking, it's called karma! 
So things you can do to celebrate World Kindness Day or to be kind any day of the year: 

1. Give a random compliment to a stranger.
2. Hold the door open. In the south, this happens for us women all the time, but it's nice to reciprocate the gesture. I especially like to hold the door open for the delivery drivers loading up products on those heavy dollies.  
3. Help an elderly or pregnant woman load up all those heavy groceries. Side note: (I had this one done to me personally by another young lady, and she was so happy to help! She said she wished more people would have offered her help when she was pregnant trying to load up heavy grocery bags.)
4. Pay for a random strangers order in the drive thru. This has also happened to me at Chick Filet. I was so grateful, and when I could return the favor I did!
5.  Send a random thank you note! Sometimes some one impacts your life, and they don't even realize it! Share that with them. I promise you'll make their day!

So, whatever you decide to do for World Kindness Day, remember to try to be kind every day. You never know what a random stranger is going through. We all have our own unique stories. So, be kind, be respectful, and share the love. 

One last thought: You get what you give!

I'm a firm believer in the universe puts out what you give and that why it's called the present.  If you mope around saying everything sucks. It's going to suck and be lame! So...suck it up butter cup things are going to get better, as long as, you put a smile on your face and radiate positive energy eventually the universe will find a way to balance it all back out!