you're not a tree

If you don't like where you are, move.  You can put down roots in a new community.  You're not a tree.

be a friend

Today is International Friendship Day. Being a friend is one of the kindest things anyone can do. Be there. Make a difference in someone's life.

David Levithan says

Author David Levithan says "Kindness connects to who you are, while niceness connects to how you want to be seen."

Enjoying your summer

So are you enjoying your summer?  You know what would make it even more enjoyable?  You already know what I'm going to say.  Kindness.  Yup.  Kindness makes everything more enjoyable!

hello

The telephone company used to say "reach out and touch someone" and "long distance is the next best thing to being there."  I'm not sure how many of us think about it, but hearing someone's voice can truly brighten our day.  Not everyone can get out and see folks and if you are stuck indoors and alone, it can become overwhelming.  Take a few minutes and say hello to someone in your life.

what if

Don't spend your life wondering "what if?" and worrying over something you have no control. The past is over and done.  Looking backwards will cause you to miss out on new blessings ahead.  What will happen on July 26?  You decide.

Start spreadin' the word.

I have said "Start spreadin' the word" here before, and I hope some of you will start leaving a word or two also.  Comments can be left after any post.  Feel free to include your own kindness ideas.  I just know there are some wonderful ideas out there!  Tell others about this blog.  Spread the word and spread the kindness!

always something

Be kind to yourself and bring your mind back to how blessed you already are.  There’s always something to be grateful for.  

Independence Day

On this Independence Day, I am remembering these important words from Frederick Douglass: "The life of the nation is secure only while the nation is honest, truthful and virtuous."

grateful

Today I am grateful for all of the people who are loving and kind to me.  I hope I can be just as kind and loving to others.

I need your help

If you read this every day, you already know that it is about kindness.  In my opinion, we need more of it.  I need your help though.  We all need to do our part.  It's an everything sort of thing too.  We aren't just kind for special events, but always and everywhere.  I'm not perfect, but I am trying to be a kinder person, and I hope you will all join me!

Oh Canada!

I regularly chat with a dear woman from Canada. Today, Canada Day, I am especially thinking of her. Formerly known as Dominion Day, today celebrates the anniversary of Canadian Confederation which occurred on July 1, 1867, with the passing of the British North America Act, when the three separate colonies of the United Canadas, Nova Scotia, and New Brunswick were united into a single dominion called Canada.  Special kindness today to all our Canadian friends.