Faith When you walk to the edge of all the light you have and take that first step into the darkness of the unknown, you must believe that one of two things will happen: There will be something solid for you to stand upon, or, you will be taught how to fly –Patrick Overton from…
Category Archives: Kindness
Perfection
“Do not seek perfection in a changing world. Instead, perfect your love.” –Jack Kornfield My perfectionism is acting up again. I thought you might be struggling to. Here’s a thought for the day.
Simply Kind Tuesdays: Kind to the earth.
I don’t really care if people caused global climate change or if it’s a ‘natural phenomena’. The entire debate is stupid. We are thoughtful, sentient beings capable of controlling our behavior. If we can reduce catastrophic global climate change, why wouldn’t we?? Tomorrow is the beginning of lent. As most of you know, my family was kicked…
Simply Kind Tuesdays: What is the purpose of life?
“To give,” says Narayanan Krishnan. Mr. Krishnan is of the Brahmin caste in India. They are the upper class in Indian society. As such, a Brahmin is not supposed to acknowledge, touch, or interact with people of a lesser caste. And somehow, with centuries of culture weighing on his shoulders, Mr. Krishan feeds and nurtures…
You're right.
“Whether you think you can or whether you think you can’t, you’re right.” Henry Ford Happy Monday!
Postcard for a little girl.
On Wednesaday, March 31, 10 year old Satori Lewis is going into surgery. Her entire spine, head to hip, will be fused together with two titanium rods going along either side of it. She has Muscular Atrophy (type II). This is a major surgery. Especially for a little girl. Her mother has asked that people…
Simply Kind Tuesdays : Week 46 : Kindness cards.
This two minute video shares an interesting idea. What if you used a card to indicate that you had just given someone an anonymous act of kindness? These cute cards encourage that person to, in turn, do something nice for someone else. You could start a revolution in your own home town. Unfortunately, they will…
Simple Kindness – When you least expect it – part two
This video will bring tears to your eyes. It did mine. The man is Maurice Cheeks. He’s an assistant coach for the Oklahoma City Thunder. And my guess is that he’d never met the girl before. Kindness. It’s just not that hard.
The best portion of life.
“That best portion of a good man’s life, his little, nameless, unremembered, acts of kindness and of love” Wordsworth “That best portion of a good man’s life, his little, nameless, unremembered, acts of kindness and of love” –Wordsworth Happy Monday!
Simply Kind Tuesdays : Week 44 : You never know when you need a little kindness.
Once a year, when I got to my Optometrist, Dr. Sumner, I come face to face with my horrendous childhood. Our laughing visit always takes a downward turn when he puts the drops in and leaves the room. It’s time to dilate my eyes so he can look at my retina. You see, the eyes…