Random Acts of Kindness Triathlon | The Science of Happiness

[@sessizgozlemci]

being kind nowadays is often mistaken for flirtation or considered weird

[@TheGonzaloMagic]

It may be considered flirting, but will never be considered weird. People like kindness directed towards them. for example, who doesnt like a shop assistant who is super friendly? it makes you smile, it betters your mood when you pass through people like that. And you can do it to. its simple, and it will make you feel good. In the flirting part, girls can tell after a few talks with you what are your real intentions, or even in first contact. A honest smile and positive atittude is very different from a flirty one.

[@ameliacave3839]

Uem Z fkdjdjkddjdjdkk something that made me so aggravated was that some guy kept smiling at my friend and so she thinks it's him being creepy, stalkerish, and weird when it was just him trying to be nice Sorry had to get that out how people just don't accept the fact that people can just be nice ok peace and blessings everyone

[@indiamoore9977]

Yup sad isn't it

[@吳家慧-m6r]

... and 5 years on some people still think like that.

[@danielcastillo3080]

5 years ago? it might still be like that till this day but i don't really talk to people or even go out for a matter pf fact so idk.

[@dacarla21]

I challenged myself not to cry, of course I lost. Soul pancake you warm my heart!

[@BeauJames59]

That means you have a big, warm heart.

[@AllenWithAnA]

I cry tears of joy every video I watch from you guys. Thank you for sharing these inspirational videos +SoulPancake!!

[@stuvs830]

When I was on crutches, a homeless guy helped me across the street. I decided to buy lunch at the store deli for him, but when I went outside, he was gone!

[@starbutterfly2560]

@Nellwyn Macdonald what’d they say? They deleted it

[@killerbunniie]

Watching The Science of Happiness makes my day so much better. It's an inspiration to go out there and do something great. That feeling you get most of the time, seeing all the bad things in the world, when you are ashamed of humanity... That goes away when you watch this. Thank You SoulPancake!

[@veronicachristopher9321]

A decade ago after just getting my income tax, I had over a grand in cash in my wallet. I left it like a dummy in a mall bathroom stall. An elderly couple had found it and left their # w/ mall security (they were uncomfortable leaving it with a stranger). I called them and they drove 20+ mins in a snow storm to meet me halfway. Every penny was accounted for& they refused my reward money. They’d even found a phone list in my wallet and called a few of my contacts to tell them they had my wallet. Over ten years later and I’ve never forgotten that. Kindness truly goes a long way. This couple restored my faith in humanity ❤️

[@Reunion4ever]

Veronica Christopher WOW! Great story!

[@vilAvain]

I think the only quality that I'll be ever attracted to is kindness...

[@dj-mh5se]

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[@ZariaDarkwater]

This is a really good video about just being kind. One thing people forget is that they can be nice without needing to get something in return. Or that it doesn't have to be something big like helping out at a soup kitchen (though you should still do that if you can). Being kind can simply be helping an old person at the store lift their heavier items onto the register or telling someone they look nice. That's all it takes and if everyone did a few kinds acts a day then the world would be a lot less jaded.

[@notngnimer]

Man, iI'm so glad I stumbled, accidently, to these episodes. You guys ARE making a difference. Time to feel great by expressing gratitude....Thanks Soul Pancake!! wait for it....wait for it....yep! it works!!

[@rheajean0711]

I cried in 6th rows of your videos guys...

[@alexhooi7970]

Turns out the “cute couple" are siblings

[@alexhooi7970]

Your welcome for making your day

[@FreeEmpowermentVideos]

I used to help people all the time and I was really happy at that time, now I really don't help that much and not really happy, I will change this as giving did make me more happier

[@skystarlite98]

I will forever support the mission of Soul Pancake. It doesn't matter what mood I'm in, I'm always 10 times happier and more inspired every time I watch your videos. The Science of Happiness is one of my particular favorites. After watching this, I felt the absolute need to continue on the chain of kindness. Thank you for inspiring me to live for something greater than myself.

[@beazuzmcceasar22]

I've always wanted to buy a homeless person lunch. Never had the balls to though which is silly because they would most likely appreciate it. I guess no matter who it is, theres always that fear of being rejected.

[@beazuzmcceasar22]

+Bea Livingstone I gave a homeless person a bag of pumpkin and spice cupcakes in the end - fear conquered!

[@auroraborealis675]

I hate how many times I've given homeless people food or cigarettes and they don't say thank you and end up asking for 20 dollars.

[@2hunnidizzy]

Hi

[@jkljkl218]

Kindness Grattitude and all that stuff, I rarely see it anymore... Everyone's looking down on their phone.... I just wish that we could at least look up and communicate more with people and be kinder and be happier in general at the same time spreading it..

[@pillz4julie]

I'm so much in love with such kind of videos. I look at people who are not afraid to express their kindness and it makes me belive in humanity. And it makes me think about going out of my own shell, because i feel there's a veil on my heart that prevents me from expressing love and kindness properly. And all I wanna do is to feel connected to people again. Thank you, SoulPancake, for showing me that it's posssible. =)

[@brotherkoms]

Once this guy came up to my wife and I when we were leaving a take a way place and he said "Are those your kids"... ME (in my mind): 'Oh no, what did thy do this time' "Ahhh yep" HIM: "I just wanted to say that your kids were really nice to my kids and really well behaved" ME: "You mean those ones" pointing at mine, HIM: "yep" ME: "Ahh thanks" Almost the proudest Dad moment of my life, you know apart from them being born.

[@getdrtygaming2019]

I teared up when they made the phone calls. SoulPancake, you motivate me everyday to be a better person.

[@ApricotArtLover]

I should really do this more... call someone and tell them im proud of them and why they're so great and give food to the homeless!

[@Chickenface12345]

We all should.

[@jonahsadowski]

You guys produce some of the best content on the internet. I always walk away feeling encouraged and inspired. Keep up the good work!!!!

[@OrlyAlexandra]

I am so in love with SoulPancake. Thank you for sharing happiness and inspiring kindness.

[@99Lyli]

Can you guys understand how nice would it be if every human being acted like this everyday? 😢

[@jakebogus5361]

We have it in us to love but it starts with you wanting it to spread the word. You are a shining light of hope. We learn your love you have.

[@arpitagarwal7470]

Okay I'd be awkward as hell when it comes to doing these things.

[@ishjusmusic]

Such a great thing...giving and being kind to others. It really does make the giver happy.

[@tcowper11]

when I watch these videos my face is just glowing with joy and smiles! it makes me happy knowing all people aren't heartless!

[@nandafprado]

You are my hero. Just because you made the simplest best username I've ever seen and use this awesome power to be kind to people.

[@awkbergs]

Videos from you guys make my day whenever I see a new video in my subscription box, so thank you for making me smile and bringing such awesome content onto youtube!

[@Evelyn11Star]

Soul Pankake never fails to make me cry, love this channel

[@mariah_7654]

When we seek to serve someone in need not expecting them to ever be able to repay us has a way of connecting people. Connecting with someone even in a small way is amazing.

[@melissakahari3913]

I really love watching these videos you post of people just connecting with each other. You guys are doing a great job in the community and it all brightens up my day and motivates me to also go out there and just show some genuine love. please keep up the good works! :-)

[@faraazakbar521]

I think the guys who got 40 for the tip thought they made a mistake, that's why they were so eager to wrap up the interaction (and why that guy whispered it)

[@margo3367]

Raz 1138 I don't think so. He whispered it because he couldn't believe his good fortune.

[@insan3d0wn3r]

Stop making me cry!

[@Participant]

Great username and great comments! You guys rock. Thanks for the support! : )

[@sman51321]

Killing them with compassion overloading them in kindness making the world go round

[@TheAlGal8]

My grandma is one of this people who will go up to strangers and compliment them. I love her.

[@KahleeFlower]

I just want to hug Julian forever. :( I love these videos.

[@MylittlekristiBlogspot]

I just love this series so much. Amazing.

[@PuNkFuMeSt1027]

I tried to bring a warm dinner to a homeless man on a cold night. He yelled at me and told me to go to hell. T_T

[@CarlosSarceno]

It's the thought that counts. :P

[@karenhall2988]

PuNkFuMeSt1027 How did that feel? :)

[@1323-j6k]

+PuNkFuMeSt1027 Maybe he was just waiting for the bus..

[@MrJRhacks]

i'm sorry but I laughed at this comment. It's healthy tho. But wat I want to tell you is that you did good, and don't let such a thing prevent u from doing tings like this. Take care :)

[@polpettapolp4251]

Yeah. It can happen. But that doesn't in any day diminish the value of your action.

[@ericofficially]

I really love this channel. Thanks for the motivation to live happier, and kinder.

[@BellaBlossom]

i do kindness all the time i go up to someone i do not no and say something nice about them it makes me think better about my self

[@julsjgreen]

This channel has touched my soul.

[@asophabmixay]

freaken love this channel

[@TheEverybodysfavjohn]

I'm gunna do the homeless one, I think that would be really fun and if I'm lucky maybe I can get a conversation with them

[@markelacejku]

Johnny Ordonez 👌👏👏

[@noobanimations3810]

Jon Kneee was never seen again...

[@MAGonzzManifesto]

I love this little series of videos. They make me so happy and almost bring tears to my eyes every time. I really like seeing the results at the end too, but it makes me wonder if there are ever any decreases in happiness? Doubtful, but I'm curious to know.

[@YOUMANJEE]

really moved...i did that a lot when i was in my college... loved it!! :)

[@emrette3355]

I don't know why I'm crying... That was so great :,)

[@-comment]

SoulPancake never ceases to amaze me.

[@yolandayoung6519]

Once I worked as a cashier in a gift store, a man comes to pay for 3 Easter baskets, he started telling me, he had been in jail for 20years, and he was super excited to be FREE! And wanted to show the world, Kindness!! he was so happy, I watched carefully, hoping wth all my heart that ppl wuld NOT Abe mean to him. Each one of the persons he tried to give the basket to, they completely rejected him and got so mad, they thought he was crazy, and all he said was... Hello good person, I am so happy to be alive and I just want to give you this Easter basket so you can have a great day... they cursed and were very mean to him. I had to step out and tell those ppl off!!! But sadly, when a random stranger wants to do something great, ppl get so scared, ppl are so not used to kindness.. But I Hope Gratitude WINS!!!!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@kevinrodrigues1400]

This is the one of the best initiatives :)... I am even inspired to start a society around this on my campus

[@neetasingh4748]

It was wonderful, love you guys.

[@abside30glu]

THE MEASURE OF SUCCESS IS ALL YOUR HAPPYNESS MAR 28, 2014

[@morgancarter1490]

I love this series so much! :)

[@borregodCP9]

I love this kind of videos, it encourages me to be a better and more happier person :). thank you SoulPancake!

[@inswinger22]

Good to know that some people really take an initiative to make the world a better place.

[@mustashiodaking3370]

This woman had her child in her arms and the little girl dropped her pink little unicorn that was one of those eyeball pop things where u squeeze it and the eyeballs pop out of the character . anyways they were leaving papa J's (pizza place) and the little girl dropped her doll as they were herding to their truck. Then the women opened the door to the vehicle and put the little girl inside. (The girl was about 2 and didn't know how to speak just quite yet) So I walk to the toy pick it up and say "ma'am, is this your children's toy?" I said to her and she said back in a nice voice"Yes, Thank you". The whole time my family didn't know what I was doing when I stopped and turned around. Basically, do a nice jester when possible.

[@MajorXV]

This made me smile and cry.

[@domy02]

wow that actually made me tear up a little bit. That never happens! This really is beautifull.

[@lynnalynna7299]

Im crying😢💔. I wish I had someone like this in my life.

[@jackaroofuller]

it so rare to compliment people nowadays especially strangers and because it is so rare some sounded a little sarcastic when they were complimenting, obviously they werent but sarcasm it a lot more common than politeness

[@bigbillyboi22]

Make me cry every time! Good cry! so thank you!

[@TOPGUNBLITZ]

As a scientist I find these very amazing and educational..Keep up the good work ! :)

[@ariadnadiaz6318]

Awesome, with every video you teach me so much!

[@lexisweeney10]

I want to be friends with this guy, he seems funny, smart, nice. I don't have friends like that.

[@jonas3770]

YOU ARE MY FAVORITE KZbin CHANNEL BLESS YOU I LOVE YOU 😄☀️🙏🏽❤️

[@samirka22]

Thank you SoulPancake, I'm happy!

[@-comment]

And the amount of awesome people out there in the world amazes me! You're beautiful and awesome :)

[@AlexaBlueMoon]

I think almost every time I watch you i cry of happiness :')

[@Participant]

Thank you, Lexi!

[@talieblu6786]

That's a great idea! If I were to do it, I would definitely plan the acts, otherwise I'd forget how many I'd done!

[@SickDaysPodcast]

I swear every time I watch one of these I have the feeling to run out of my house and just help everyone!

[@gusiksunny]

This videos encourage me to do more kind things

[@Mattsmindmeld]

So glad you don't mind us taking ideas from this episode! Could you share a link to where we could take the happiness test and do these experiments ourselves?

I´m so stealing ideas from here! I LOVE YOUUU GUYS!!! YOU INSPIRE ME SOOOO MUCHHH THANKKKK YOUUUUU

[@zippycute]

It is amazing that you tried though. A lot of people wouldn't go out of their way to do something kind for another person. I wish you luck in becoming less anxious

[@LastnamesCupid]

There are only 3 words for this awesome, awesome, awesome

[@jhennysalazar9052]

This made me cry

[@Adenohypophysis0]

SoulPancake is amazing!

[@MunasHumbleOpinion]

Best KZbin Channel! :)

[@raeviennehewitt4934]

I'm surpised how different it is to here.

[@dylanketchum_]

who teacher sent this to you for a assignment

[@catherinemcnaughtdavis8956]

This is so inspiring! Thank you.

[@tankayli7170]

I like your videos so much!

[@hortenciacorral262]

I wish I could see what the questions on the survey were.

[@pranjalidesai5125]

I just called two friends of mine, before I could say anything I started crying, I don't even know why! I guess I was just overwhelmed. But it felt really good.:)

[@hollydawnhewlett6033]

Just the profound dignity in valuing another human being....

[@HannalAsta]

This is so wonderful!! Go on making These awesome Videos! :D

[@Milan-yz6hi]

Thank you for a wonderful video 😊

[@HiepLeQuang93]

I think sometime happiness just come from do something so simple to anybody, especially priorities your family member first ^_^

[@joshsteele5488]

I love this stuff!

[@MrJamesbond22]

Good info here on being a happier person.Although I disagree when Julian stated that the kindness has to be more than small kindness acts.I've found that when I'm giving a good tip for average service or really listening and sympathizing to an associate who is griping about his current life.That helps me be a happier person.I must admit i don't like to listen to people who whine about their life. To be good at doing acts of kindness on a fairly regular basis one must be a very good and giving person.There just aren't that many people like that.Our egos say well why she I be so kind when alot of people aren't kind and giving to me.

[@multiplace100]

how come you always, always,aways makeme cry?! and i don't even know why!

[@sodapop279]

You guys should do Subbable. I would totally pay for this!

[@LexiAtBest]

This is beautiful.

[@Dana-lh8ir]

Love these (: They make me happy just watching

[@youjustgotsheeped]

Hey Soulpancake! I was wondering where I could find the tests that you give to your volunteers to find their level of happiness.

[@roelvanacker]

Soulpancake has the best hosts, Julian and Zach are just awesome! maybe I'm even developing a crush on Julian, how's that for conjuring happiness! -roel

[@guppy8073]

Last year, I did constant things like always holding the door for a good 5 minutes for the influx of people on my way from the bus and also for those getting out of gym, but I wasn't really happy. To me, it became kind of like a science experiment. I'd try to judge the character of people based on their reactions to me holding the door. I reasoned that since I was doing this every day, it would mean that I would learn more about their personality- did they not say anything the first day because of shyness and work their way up to saying thank you? Did the say thank you out of politeness the first time then stop showing gratitude as time went on? I don't know if it actually worked or had any scientific benefit, but it was interesting and a kind of ritual. Back then I was very obsessed with high moral standards and a big sense of self. I was also craving validation because I was lonely. But this didn't cure my loneliness, or draw more people towards me. I don't know where I'm going with this. I guess I'll close by saying that I don't regret holding the door or always picking up trash, but doing them daily didn't necessarily make me happy.

[@jaytotes]

all good things come to an end

[@narustory]

what are these test you give to them O.o?? i wonna try it myself

[@AliyaLee]

Love stuff like this! In the future I hope I have the money to leave people huge tips like that.

[@spooniecamper]

Aliya Pinkney You could buy someone's meal eating alone at a restaurant. I've done that and had the waitress just tell them that someone wanted to brighten their day. Kindness doesn't have to be expensive. Though we know servers work hard for they money so throwing them extra is nice too. :)