Day 136: Loving Kindness “To love oneself is the beginning of a lifelong romance.” – Oscar Wilde Happy Easter! Whether you celebrate the day or not, it coincides with Spring and other religious holidays which all have a common thread, and that is new beginnings. How does the subject of new beginnings relate to loving oneself? […]
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Kindly Try Something New
Day 135: Kindly Try Something New: “If you want something you’ve never had, then you’ve got to do something you never done.” “All life is an experiment. The more experiments you make, the better.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson “Don’t be afraid of change, because it is leading you to a new beginning.” – Joyce Meyers […]
Kindness in a Cuddle
Day 134: Kindness in a Cuddle “Cuddling literally kills depression, relieves anxiety and strengthens the immune system.” – Unknown I have no idea if that quote is based on scientific studies and data or just made up, but I do not really care, it completely makes sense to me. Who doesn’t feel better, more loved, […]
Kind Rewards
Day 133: Kind Rewards “Happiness can exist only in acceptance.” – George Orwell Are you one of those people that can kindly accept and receive the gifts and rewards that you have worked so hard to achieve? Or are you one of those people that down play your achievements or refuse to acknowledge yourself? I […]
Toolbox of Kindness
Day 132: Toolbox of Kindness “Self -compassion is simply giving the same kindness to ourselves that we would give to others.” – Christopher Germer When life brings you a challenge that feels daunting, insurmountable, and down right scary, what do you do? In lieu of hiding and saying to your higher power how unfair it […]
Kind Quotes
Day 131: Kind Quotes “Every act of kindness grows the spirt and strengthens the soul.” – Unknown “Do all things with kindness. – Unknown “Everyone understands kindness.” – Unknown “The kindest form of wisdom is kindness.” – Unknown The source of the quotes may be unknown, but what is known and understood by all is […]
Emoting Kindness
Day 130: Emoting Kindness “Compassion for others begins with kindness to ourselves.” – Pema Chodron Some days and weeks are tougher and more difficult than most. It is these days that we must lean on others as well as tell ourselves that we are doing the best that we can. I have a tendency to think […]
Spring Kindness
Day 129: Spring Kindness “No matter how long the winter, spring is sure to follow.” – Proverb “Every new beginning comes from some other beginning’s end.” – Seneca Happy Spring. Spring forward. Spring into action. Bloom forth. The earth laughs in flowers. Hello Spring. Spring is a time of new beginnings, a time to bloom, […]
From Forgiveness to Kindness
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Day 17: From Forgiveness to Kindness “Forgiveness does not change the past, but it does enlarge the future.” – Paul Boese From forgiveness to kindness, or maybe it’s the other way around. I’m not entirely sure. Forgiveness is sometimes difficult and other times easy, depending on the transgression. Either way,…
Laugh Your Way to Kindness
Day 127: Laugh Your Way to Kindness “Against the assault of laughter nothing can stand.” – Mark Twain “A day without laughter is a day wasted.” – Charlie Chaplin “Laughing is and always will be the best form of therapy.” – Unknown “Laughter: (n) When a smile has an orgasm.” – Unknown I have to […]