“Make a clean break with all cutting, backbiting, profane talk. Be gentle with one another, sensitive. Forgive one another as quickly and thoroughly as God in Christ forgave you.” (Eph. 4:32 )-The Message-
“Grace is the permanent climate of divine kindness; the perennial infusion of springtime into the winter of bleakness.” - John O’Donohue-
“Don’t seek to be happy; let everyone else chase after that rainbow. Seek to be kind, and you’ll find the rainbow follows you.” - Richelle Goodrich-
“It’s not the depth of your intellect that will comfort you or transform your world. Only the richness of your heart and your generosity of spirit can do that” - Rasheed Ogunlaru-
“Don’t ever underestimate the importance of treating others with respect and kindness.” - Alison Levine-
World Kindness Day
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The Angel of Queens: Jorge Munoz is a school bus driver by day and an angel by night. Every night for more than 5 years, he has gone home and cooked food for hundreds of people on his old stove. He then goes to a street corner in Queens, New York and feeds those that are hungry. He does this with his own money because “it’s the right thing to do”.
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The Business 9 Women Kept Secret for Three Decades: “Somewhere in West Tennessee, not far from Graceland, nine women – or “The 9 Nanas,” as they prefer to be called – gather in the darkness of night. At 4 am they begin their daily routine – a ritual that no one, not even their husbands, knew about for 30 years. They have one mission and one mission only: to create happiness. And it all begins with baked goods.”
World Kindness Day
21 Ways to Celebrate Life: After Nancy Rothstein’s son, Josh, passed away unexpectedly, she was seeking a way to offer a tribute for family and friends to honor his birthday. With each passing birthday, she adds one more item to the list.On Josh’s 21st birthday, true to her tradition, Nancy shared these 21 ways to celebrate life – and shine your light in our world.
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/21-wa…life_b_9711134
J-Mac: Shot of a Lifetime: Jason McElwain, an autistic high school basketball team member in Rochester, New York, served as the team manager and spirit coach for several years. On the final game of the season the compassionate coach let him put on a uniform with the rest of the team. What happened next you have to see to believe.
“Every small, unselfish action nudges the world into a better path. An accumulation of small acts can change the world.” - Robin Hobb-
“Dress yourself in the silks of benevolence because kindness makes you beautiful.” - Richelle E. Goodrich-
“A little bit of hatred can spoil a score of years
And blur the eyes that ought to smile with many needless tears.
A little bit of thoughtlessness and anger for a day
Can rob a home of all its joy and drive delight away…
A little bit of shouting in a sharp and vicious tone
Can leave a sting that will be felt when many years have flown.
And just one hasty moment of ill temper can offend
And leave an inner injury the years may never mend.
It takes no mental fiber to say harsh and bitter things;
It doesn’t call for courage to employ a lash that stings.
And cruel words and bitter any fool can think to say,
But the hurt they leave behind them takes years to wipe away.
Just a little bit of hatred robs a home of all delight,
And leaves a winding trail of wrong that time may never right.
For only those are happy and keep their peace of mind,
Who guard themselves from hatred and words that are unkind!” - Edgar Guest-
“A person’s acts of kindness far outlives their lifespan for they leave behind a true meaningful legacy.” - Michael Levy-
“A simple act of kindness can create endless ripples” - Pushkar Saraf-
“Kindness never use harsh words, its touch warms the needy person.” - Kishore Bansal-
Kindness is an important and misunderstood thing. Many people think of kindness as acts, as good deeds done here and there and when inspired. Others attach a return on kindness, thinking of it as a culmination of projects that, deemed “good,” will earn one a good place in the afterlife, if they believe in such. Still others think of kindness as the display of good manners, of “please” and “thank you” and sharing, etc.
But kindness in all its grandeur and simplicity is an engagement of heart and spirit that enables the granter to give gifts of limitless value. It is a practice — a way of life.
"Give joy, smiles, happiness, goodness and kindness to every person you meet.” - Lailah G. Akita-
“Small unexpected acts of kindness are the building blocks of greatness. Start your day with a smile and see where it takes you …” - Edwin L. Flynn
“Love is many kind acts accumulated over time that leave us feeling wonderful.” - Richelle E. Goodrich-
