Go Be Kind: 28 1/2 Adventures Guaranteed to Make You Happier

Very rarely, I hear a phrase so poignant it is able to stop time., It leaves me frozen, and emotions once pushed down rush to the surface and explode, all superficial thoughts stopping for the briefest of moments. In this place appears a gap in time, an immeasurable space experienced by everyone at some point in their lives, the moment where it becomes clear a change is necessary. Most often, when this happenesd to me, it’s not truly the phrase that is unusual, instead, it’s a simple “run of the mill” utterance for many who hear it; it passes other people by as if it were floating on the breeze. But, for me, that sentence cut me, it went in, fast, deep straight to my heart.That phrase manifested not as a thought but as a feeling, a visceral physical reaction, something my body once had but lost. It was once there, but from a place both forgotten and neglected, this phrase bought it back. This feeling was brought back while watching the Kindness Diaries and then more so again and again while reading “Go be Kind”. These reactions seeped deep into my consciousness and would not be shaken, they had taken hold and would only grow.“Go Be Kind” is the book by the Leon Logothetis, who is also the creator of the Netflix and Amazon Prime show The Kindness Diaries. The show is Leon traveling the world with no money relying solely on the kindness of others for this survival (he does not accept money only kindness). “Go Be Kind” is a more detailed journal that is independent of the TV series, but makes many references to the show in its text. In a sense, it gives the reader a road map to their own kindness journey.Yes, there was another truth when I first received the “Go be Kind book”. To be completely honest, I thought it was absolute garbage! I skimmed it and was put off by the font. Yes, that’s right, the font offended me, you see, I am a 12 point Arial Font guy and this “Diary of a Wimpy Kid” style font looked liked a kids book to me. I stopped at a couple of pages and thought it was simply recycled content from the TV show It appeared to me that Leon was trying to squeeze some extra pennies out of his show by writing a book.Needless to say, I left it where I skimmed it, in the bathroom. But, on a later visit, I decided it might be worth a second chance. After watching the netflix series, I knew Leon was not a penny squeezing kind of guy. so I picked it up and started to read it! Imagine that. And, with a new perspective and an open mind, my feelings changed. Each chapter is organized into unique “adventures” and if you read and try and follow the exercises, it really probes deep and forces you to think, to examine who you are and what it really means to be kind. In order to help its readers, the text is written in a supportive style, and, often, it preemptively has an answer to the challenges the “adventures” present. Similar to the overall theme of the book, it seems to treat the reader with the same compassion and kindness it teaches. However, some of the adventures are particularly challenging. For example, the third adventure asks the reader to find people who might appear lonely, or someone who looks different that you, and give them a genuine compliment. It sounds simple right? However, for me, and I’m sure for many others who picked this book up with the intention of learning to be more kind, while simple, it was not easy at all. Nevertheless, perseverance delivers. Actually following through with the exercise feels uplifting and freeing! Some of the adventures are more straightforward, while others are considerably more difficult, such as approaching and talking to strangers about kindness. Boy, that was a tough one, yet the exercise playing cell phone roulette and just calling someone and connecting seamed easier, but no less meaningful. Lots of adventures involve going out into the world and connecting with those around you, but quite a few are reflective, almost therapeutic exercises such as examining when and why you treated someone poorly. It is clear that Leon has really thought this book through, it’s a journey in of itself. I would guess these are all activities that Leon performed and meditated on himself over the past years on his journey to being kind both with himself and others. In addition, throughout the book, there are references to being lonely or feeling like an outsider. It’s certainly a book for us outsiders, people who feel isolated, or at least have at some point in their lives. Leon shares how this happened to him at school and how it changed and shaped his life. In summary, the book will continue to change me and others who read it. It has given me the gap that only kindness will, the gap between an event and my reaction to it, one that will help me deal first with myself, then with my family, and finally to engage with the world with a greater sense of connection, compassion and kindness. Read the book, do the exercises, ignore the font, you will grow to love it!, watch the show, and be kind- starting with yourself.

This is not just a book or journal. It's more of an action guide to a kindness adventure! The world around us keeps giving us messages that things are dark, sad, hopeless, and just downright horrible. I found Leon’s Netflix show "The Kindness Diaries" (check it out!) a few months back when I was feeling pretty low. I cried every episode; they were tears of deep gratitude and connection. Connection because I was reminded that there is kindness everywhere around us and we have more in common than we realize, and gratitude because Leon and his crew were out there finding ways to remind all of us that kindness matters and is possible every day, in ways big and small. I’ve always been told by others that I’m a kind person, but through Leon’s show and Facebook page, I've begun to realize I have become rather self absorbed in my own problems and worries. I was so bogged down with work and life and worry that I had stopped going outside my comfort zone to really reach out to others. Let’s face it – we can all find ourselves stuck there! When this book arrived in the mail, I wasn’t sure what to expect. Would it be tiny print text of narrative, with a few exercises thrown in at the end of each chapter? Nope! I should have known that with Leon’s engaging style and adventurous spirit, it would be something far different! I was thrilled to open it up and begin looking through it. It’s A KINDNESS ADVENTURE ACTION GUIDE, easy to read and follow, full of energizing and meaningful words of wisdom and guides for putting kindness into action.I highly recommend the hardcover version, since it is designed for you to draw, write, color, journal in, etc.Get this book – buy one or a few to share with others – and be part of the change the world needs. Go Be Kind! It’s up to us to make the world the kind place we want it to be. Kindness matters and love wins. See you on the journey!

We all want to feel seen, loved, and to connect with others. With this book, Leon has provided the map along with directions to help each of us make this a reality. This is an interactive book appropriate for children and adults. The "adventures" in this book can be done with friends, family, or by yourself. On the surface when glancing through the pages, you'll see a lighthearted fun book, but don't be surprised when you start to take the adventures, they will help you to look deep inside yourself, possibly step outside your comfort zone, and find pure joy! You can do the adventures in the order he has written them, or pick and choose what order you would enjoy doing them in. Over the past year have dealt with many life altering events, and after I finished reading GO BE KIND I realized how lonely I have been and how much I needed to reconnect with the world. I need to get out and help others to feel good, and in doing so I will feel part of the world again. As Leon says, "It's a win-win"! At the end of the book, my heart was bursting with love and happiness, and I felt more optimistic than I had in a while. Thank you for writing this masterpiece Leon, it will change the world, one smile at a time.I also highly recommend watching the Netflix series "The Kindness Diaries" in which Leon travels the world relying solely on the kindness of others for food and a place to sleep. Every episode he finds someone that shares kindness and he gives them a life changing gift. The show and this book have definitely started a kindness revolution in a time when we question our faith in humanity. I have purchased 5 books to share with others, maybe you could too! Thank you Leon!

I absolutely loved this book. I’ve read all of Leon’s other books so I knew this would be good and well written. The way it is broken down is brilliant, Leon may as well of been here reading it out, it was simply done in how he would say it which was the great thing.I’ve took a lot of inspiration from the book and I can’t wait to get started and in a few ways I have started.I bought this on kindle as well as a hard copy, as the hard copy would take a week longer to get here I wanted to get started. Plus by having it on my kindle I am then guaranteed to have it with me on any holidays. This is the type of book you will want to keep handy so having on both hard copy to write in is worth while too.Leon should feel very proud with what he is trying to get the world to achieve and by so many of us following his steps in the book, it really is possible to change so many life’s.It’s a great go to book that up lifts you as well as inspires to do good. I highly recommend this.

Brilliant t book by a brilliant human being! Buy it now!

Inspiring

In a word- WOW! If you are a fan of The Kindness Diaries, and have been touched by Leon's books and two seasons of his Netflix series, you will be truly inspired by this book/journal. I have to say I was not expecting a hardcover. It is filled with well over 300 pages of inspiration, ideas, places to colour and journal your thoughts- not to mention the 28 1/2 adventures he challenges you to do. I don't know what I was expecting, but this book blows me away. I haven't been able to put it down. If you are looking for your own way to change the world by doing small (or large) deeds of kindness, look no further! This book well surpassed my expectations and will be a great gift for years to come. SPREAD KINDNESS AND #GoBeKind! Thanks, Leon!

I fell in love with the Kindness Diaries when I happened across season one while perusing through Netflix on a very cold Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada day! I was looking for something feel good and inspiring! Well! Little did I know that this would be binged over a two day period with the anticipating of season 2! When I joined Leon's Facebook group, I received a notification to pre-order Go Be Kind! Of course, I did IMMEDIATELY! Not knowing what to expect! I have not been able to put it down!!! What a wonderful concept to spread kindness. I work for Habitat for Humanity and I get the pleasure of working with amazing people who volunteer and spread goodness everywhere they go....but now! I understand that when you give, no matter if it is money, your time, your ear or your expertise, you get so much more out of it than you give. I am a better person because I now know this! THIS will be the book I give as gifts this year!!!