"Remember there's no such thing as a small act of kindness, every act creates a ripple with no logical end" – Scott Adams. A spontaneous effort to perform a random act of kindness can have a significant impact, especially in today's fast-paced, chaotic, and busy world, when people are preoccupied with their own concerns almost to the exclusion of others around them. Yes, you cannot change the world. But you can change yourself. More often than not, being kind to others doesn't cost much. On the other hand, you never know when the smallest gesture of kindness can be the one that changes someone else's outlook on life and gives them reason to smile. You can accomplish extraordinary things by making a daily conscious decision to be more generous.

Thanksgiving is a time for togetherness, food, and creating memories with your family and loved ones. It’s always great to see people who you might not have seen in a long time and share stories and laughs--and sometimes uncomfortable political discussions. But the tried-and-true holiday traditions can get stale over the years. This Thanksgiving, why not mix it up and create some new holiday traditions while you’re at it? Here are some tips to liven up your Thanksgiving get-together this year.