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How it all began…

What started as the simple hobby of one, has now turned into an international grassroots kindness movement of many. Now, more than ever, people are longing for kindness and connection. During these uncertain times, we are inundated with daily news reports that focus on unsettling events and these images evoke a sense of fear and unease. I personally became affected by this when I began each day bombarded with negativity while watching the morning news, which I subconsciously carried with me throughout the day. As a result, I grew increasingly more pessimistic and apprehensive of others.

That is when I made the conscious decision to turn off the morning news and substitute it with daily morning walks on the beach. My outlook began to change almost immediately, and I discovered my yearning for inner peace. That is where my journey began and where The Kindness Rocks Project was born. I wanted to share my newfound positive outlook with others. I dared to dream that maybe, just maybe, I could make a difference and inspire others to do the same.

I began painting simple inspirational messages on rocks and dropping them along the beach on my morning walks. In the beginning, the messages were brief: “you got this,” “the answer lies within,” or “follow your heart.” I had no idea if anyone would ever find one of these messages. However, I had hopes that if they did, it would be viewed as a positive message that was meant just for them, or the sign they needed at just the right moment.