I’m feeling plenty of pain, stress, and suffering in the world around me and it makes me want to respond. So I am challenging myself (and of course, you too!) to start this week with a mindset and purpose of kindling tiny flames of kindness. I suspect that no matter what personal situations have you […]
Over the weekend on three occasions in three different places, I saw grackles. Of course, at this time of year, seeing birds is not unusual, but grackles aren’t that common around here. This week I rediscovered a small collection of labradorite stones that I had stashed away. I observed a similarity between grackles and labradorite.
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Being kind to self isn’t always easy. Even understanding what self kindness is can be a bit confusing. We have talked about how harshly we sometimes judge self and how that can make matters worse. We don’t criticize a leopard cub for not being able to fend for itself. (is that little critter not adorable?!)
Please don’t be fooled by the cute photo – this post isn’t just “warm and fuzzy!” Kristin Neff is a researcher on the topic of self-compassion and author of “Self-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself.” She believes that there are three steps toward greater self-compassion. The three steps or aspects of self-compassion
Kristin Neff is a researcher on the topic of self-compassion and author of “Self-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself.” She believes that there are three steps toward greater self-compassion. Her book sounds interesting and I’ll put in my listening queue. According to a recent Washington Post article by Carrie Dennett, the three
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Pick A Pic Here are some of my favorite posts from the past and an invitation. Consider printing or saving a couple that you like and make the message something you’ll see often. Post them where you’ll see them often and consider sharing them with others. Have a beaYOUtiful day! http://ow.ly/i/Ds6N0 http://ow.ly/i/Ds6Ph http://ow.ly/i/Ds6Si http://ow.ly/i/Ds6Uq http://ow.ly/i/Ds6Wk
Kindness Matters Today’s a busy day, so my message is very brief: One kind word can change someone’s whole day (and maybe even more!) Have a beaYOUtiful day by making sure someone else does! #DoubleDogDare http://ow.ly/i/Dg5si
If you asked people if they’d like to live in a kinder world, you could safely predict a nearly unanimous response. Who wouldn’t want to live in a world where people were kind? And if you asked if such a world would ever exist, lots of folks would shrug and reply, “Maybe SOMEday.” And some
