We are bombarded every single day with news that is bad, upsetting, unsettling, depressing, discouraging, frightening, painful, troublesome, distressing, frightening. The list goes on and on and on...
Goodness and kindness get overshadowed by the bad, upsetting, unsettling, depressing, discouraging, frightening, painful, troublesome, distressing, frightening....
You can't control what shows up in your head but you can control what you do next. Look for stories and actions that overshadow all the noise and negativity. Engage in a random acts of kindness - a simple, non-premeditated actions that brighten someone's day - or a good deed. When you pass along a kindness, that gesture may soothe a soul, bring a smile, or give hope that perhaps the world may not be so bad after all.
In the big picture, random acts of kindness may seem small. But no matter how small, little kindnesses make a big difference. Remember...
“Treat everyone with politeness and kindness, not because they are nice, but because you are.”
~ Roy T. Bennett
I do try!
ReplyDeleteJust knowing you through your blog, it's evident that you are a very kind person. x
DeleteOne person at a time, we can change the world
ReplyDeleteThe power of one creates that ripple effect.
DeleteThis is so true! It makes all the difference as we navigate this tear in the fabric of honesty and empathy.
ReplyDeleteTaking the higher road is sometimes the tougher route to navigate but the results it brings can be so worth it.
DeleteWhat an excellent quote!
ReplyDeleteThank you...it's one of those quotes that hits the nail on the head.
DeleteYes. Wrote a long email to the younger of Judy's daughters this evening. She's been long estranged but deserved to know.
ReplyDeleteYou won't regret doing this. If anything, it will bring you peace and possibly will begin healing to Judy's other daughter.
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