Astor Magazine

Despite these difficult times, there is an opportunity to build resilience. We are seeing it every day, but we still have a lot of work to do. #BeKind21 has been uniquely designed to be responsive to today’s movements, to showcase that kindness is not an empty gesture; rather, kindness is a verb. To be kind is to prioritize your mental wellness and recognize that your feelings are valid. To be kind is to advocate for a world that values, validates, and respects all people.

This year to date, over 5.2 million participants from around the world generated over 112 million acts of kindness. Anyone and everyone can learn more and get involved by taking the pledge at www.bornthisway. foundation/BeKind21, and we welcome you to incorporate the practice into your daily lives beyond September 21st – as kindness knows no season! #BeKindBeThere kicked off this Spring, offering resources for young people to better recognize when someone might be struggling with their mental health and learn the skills needed to safely support them. We invite everyone to visit bethere.org, a platform created by our friends at Jack.org, and learn how 18 Astor Magazine