She is Marci, and let me tell you a story about her incredible journey! It all began when she caught wind of the Kindness Rocks Project on the TODAY Show back in late 2018. The sheer inspiration it ignited within her was truly indescribable. Turning to her husband, Marci declared, “I’m yearning to inspire and make a meaningful difference just like that!”
Driven by this newfound passion, Marci eagerly connected with the Kindness Rocks Project and embarked on the adventure of starting her very own chapter in the heart of Denver, Colorado. Little did she know that this decision would shape the course of her life in the most beautiful way possible.
Fast forward, and the rest is, well, as they say, history. Through her involvement with the Kindness Rocks Project, she’s discovered the joy of spreading positivity and making an impact, one rock at a time. So, come along with Marci on this heartwarming journey, where inspiration meets action. Her name is Marci, and you can read more about her in this MysticMag interview!
What are the core principles of ROCKING KINDNESS, and how do these principles guide your approach to inspiring others through acts of kindness?
The core principles of Rocking Kindness take the ability to be self-aware, thoughtful, and compassionate, and putting it out into the world, in the form of paying it forward, in love. There is a sense of love and understanding that has to remain in your heart of hearts if you will, and if it’s coming from an authentic place, paying it forward in love will happen each day, multiple times a day.
How do you practically apply the ROCKING KINDNESS philosophy to inspire others? Can you share examples of specific acts of kindness that have had a notable impact on individuals or communities?
I’ve become happily hooked on Rocking Kindness, or as I’ve recently started referring to it, the gift of receiving, through the gift of giving. I’ve recently been receiving so much joy connecting with people who are friends of mine that don’t know one another, however, I can see how well they’d work together. Watching these sparks of magic happen has become my favorite thing in life. I’m addicted to the joy of Rocking Kindness; of making a true difference, with love.
Kindness often has a ripple effect. How do you see the ROCKING KINDNESS philosophy contributing to the spread of kindness beyond the initial act? Can you share a story where a small act of kindness led to significant positive changes?
Kindness indeed has a ripple effect.
I started the Kult of Kindness Podcast in 2020 when the world was in a place that felt so scary, and so… uncertain. I really could not face it head-on, and opted to make a way where I was adding something light to a world that felt so heavy. I didn’t check the analytics of Kult of Kindness for two and a half seasons, quite honestly wasn’t even sure how to. When I did- I was thinking nothing of it, and the numbers made me cry with joy. I learned it was a top ten podcast shared globally. Paying it forward, in love and kindness was in effect on a large level. My willingness to approach the topic of kindness from the heart was making a great difference. It felt wonderful to realize many others wanted to create a more kind world.
Acts of kindness have the power to transform both the giver and the receiver. How have you witnessed ROCKING KINDNESS inspiring personal transformation, either in yourself or in those you’ve interacted with?
I notice it daily. It’s something I’ve completely dedicated myself to. I’m not perfect, however, I’ve learned that Rocking Kindness, keeping the upbeat path, is hard to steer away from once one commits, because if you find you’ve stepped away, you notice- it feels unhealthy. Your Qi is off; you’ve turned the corner, for the better, and it feels good to go back.. to being good and being kind. I’ve noticed it with a number of those closest to me as well- it feels so good to see that beautiful progress in others.
Beyond individual interactions, how do you engage communities or groups in practicing and embracing ROCKING KINDNESS? Can you share an example of a community initiative or event that exemplifies the impact of collective kindness?
Rocking Kindness is a movement. The goal is to reach many and to reach them where they are, and experience growth. I’ve developed Wellness Happy Hours which are round table discussions with a loose-leaf tea that I curated some years ago. This is each one teaching one moment, that multiplies quickly, and beautifully; others leave the wellness happy hour and carry this ritual of kindness into the world with them, via word of mouth. It grows, and develops- others begin having their Wellness Happy Hours, and we’re on our way to world kindness, one person at a time.
How do you measure the inspirational impact of ROCKING KINDNESS? Are there specific metrics or indicators you use to assess how well the philosophy is resonating with and inspiring others?
I’m always listening to the community, the ones who want to make a difference with what I refer to as the positive domino effect. There are a lot of us, and we’re like-minded, of course. Keeping that ear to the community, and being inspired by others in the community is like creating the most lush, plentiful garden to have ever existed; we’re all tending to it, we’re all dedicated to tending to it, and we all get to enjoy the fruits of our labor. ♥️
