tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-41244954165948732172024-03-28T20:28:22.409-07:00Of Being KindMichael Fullamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16448986659207065608noreply@blogger.comBlogger1899125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124495416594873217.post-1366374624828979032024-03-28T07:03:00.000-07:002024-03-28T07:03:00.131-07:00it makes a difference<p>What we do and how we act really makes a difference. I have seen it so often. Those positive moments in our lives are priceless. Please believe me.</p>Michael Fullamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16448986659207065608noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124495416594873217.post-86813015213830536432024-03-27T07:04:00.000-07:002024-03-27T21:53:58.769-07:00David Levithan saysAuthor David Levithan says "Kindness connects to who you are, while niceness connects to how you want to be seen."<br />Michael Fullamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16448986659207065608noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124495416594873217.post-53712410161408095592024-03-26T07:06:00.000-07:002024-03-27T21:54:26.420-07:00Acts of kindness<div style="text-align: justify;">Every now and then I have listed things we can all do to show kindness toward others. Here are some more: Volunteer to be a tutor in a school. Buy a pack of brightly colored stickers and give them to children you meet during the day. Let the person behind you in the grocery store go ahead of you in line. Invite someone new for dinner, either in your home or in a restaurant. Give toys to the children at a shelter. Say nice things randomly to facebook and Instagram friends. Buy some bottles of water and randomly hand them out to strangers on the street. Drop off a plant or a plate of cookies to your nearby police or fire station. Please add your own ideas below!</div>Michael Fullamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16448986659207065608noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124495416594873217.post-80060683892795139042024-03-25T07:04:00.000-07:002024-03-25T07:04:00.244-07:00Leo Buscaglia words<div style="text-align: justify;">Author and motivational speaker Leo Buscaglia said "Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around."</div>Michael Fullamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16448986659207065608noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124495416594873217.post-82754825465784620482024-03-24T07:03:00.000-07:002024-03-28T16:35:32.334-07:00self kindness<div style="text-align: justify;">You are not too old and it's not too late. Never give up. Be kind to yourself. You never know what your future might bring.</div>Michael Fullamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16448986659207065608noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124495416594873217.post-85129310110739608732024-03-23T07:03:00.000-07:002024-03-28T17:19:32.847-07:00make up your mind<div style="text-align: justify;">Abraham Lincoln said, "Most folks are as happy as they make up their minds to be." I suppose the same thing can be said about kindness. We are as kind as we make up our minds to be.</div>Michael Fullamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16448986659207065608noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124495416594873217.post-78330491916700271912024-03-22T07:02:00.000-07:002024-03-28T17:20:10.468-07:00profound wordsThis morning I want to share these profound words from Albert Schweitzer: "When you callously ignore the suffering of others, you lose the capacity to share their happiness, too." Give that some thought.Michael Fullamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16448986659207065608noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124495416594873217.post-21031649183951503622024-03-21T07:05:00.000-07:002024-03-21T07:05:00.126-07:00hello<p style="text-align: justify;">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.</p>Michael Fullamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16448986659207065608noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124495416594873217.post-42557398103299975712024-03-20T07:06:00.001-07:002024-03-21T10:03:27.038-07:00Hospital Hugs<p style="text-align: justify;">I was working my volunteer shift at hospital yesterday when an outpatient (there for some tests) came up to me and asked if I remembered her. I sure did! Her husband had been a patient there several years ago and knowing he was in his last days, she tried to stay positive and one day asked if I would give her a hug. Well it became a regular thing. Lots of hugs. One day in the cafeteria she walked up to where I was sitting with tears streaming down her face. Her husband had died. We hugged. Yesterday she told me I had been a big help and thanked me. We hugged once again.</p>Michael Fullamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16448986659207065608noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124495416594873217.post-78597237845022453872024-03-19T07:02:00.000-07:002024-03-28T17:20:50.856-07:00Every single day Every single day is important. Good days give happiness, bad days give experiences, worst days give lessons, and best days give memories. Treasure them all.Michael Fullamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16448986659207065608noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124495416594873217.post-88737304183660419042024-03-18T07:04:00.000-07:002024-03-18T07:04:00.125-07:00make the most of every day It is so important to make the most of every single day, and in our kindness, we should help others to also make the most of every day.Michael Fullamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16448986659207065608noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124495416594873217.post-71028392316184997422024-03-17T07:04:00.000-07:002024-03-17T07:04:00.172-07:00Now<p style="text-align: justify;">I keep hearing the stories from funerals of friends and loved ones commenting on how much they loved the departed person. Yes, this is good to be sure, but I can't help wondering if they said that while the person was alive. Never wait to express your positive feelings toward someone. Let them know you love them NOW.</p>Michael Fullamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16448986659207065608noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124495416594873217.post-36967029024492215152024-03-14T07:03:00.000-07:002024-03-14T07:03:00.289-07:00Sing a worker's praises<div style="text-align: justify;">Sing a worker's praises to their manager or on a comment card — a little recognition goes a long way. Believe it or not, people complain much more often than praise even though most workers deserve the praise more often than the complaint. </div>Michael Fullamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16448986659207065608noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124495416594873217.post-79985203463979648502024-03-13T07:06:00.000-07:002024-03-15T17:50:03.725-07:00Good Samaritan Day<div style="text-align: justify;">The term "good Samaritan" comes from the Bible parable where a Samaritan helped a stranger who had been robbed and beaten and left to die by the side of the road. Today is National Good Samaritan Day recognizing the unselfish actions of those who provide help when it is needed. The day is also known as Good Samaritan Involvement Day and celebrates kindness in all its forms.</div>Michael Fullamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16448986659207065608noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124495416594873217.post-81689654424834104262024-03-12T07:04:00.000-07:002024-03-16T13:55:02.801-07:00make someone happy<p style="text-align: justify;">One of the happiest things for me is when I make someone happy. It doesn't have to take a lot of effort. It's usually pretty simple. Talk to people. Be interested in their life. Show that you care. It's amazing but if you make someone happy, you will find that it also makes you happy.</p>Michael Fullamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16448986659207065608noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124495416594873217.post-41040330367533689292024-03-11T07:03:00.000-07:002024-03-11T07:03:00.289-07:00what's it all aboutGenerosity, concern, consideration, niceness, giving to others (in many cases more than they deserve). That's what kindness is all about. It makes you feel good too!Michael Fullamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16448986659207065608noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124495416594873217.post-61610580262937546272024-03-10T07:03:00.000-07:002024-03-15T17:37:18.986-07:00Happy Sunday<p>Hello! Happy Sunday to you! I hope you have a wonderful day and I hope you will do things that help others have a wonderful day too.</p>Michael Fullamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16448986659207065608noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124495416594873217.post-76709067501687589432024-03-09T06:05:00.000-08:002024-03-09T06:05:00.286-08:00daydreaming<div style="text-align: justify;">Sometimes I daydream about all of the ways I want to make someone happy. Does that seem odd? We need more joy and happiness in our world, and I want to make that happen. I know many of you are with me in this endeavor. The daydreaming might be good, but I need to do more. Let's all make it happen!</div>Michael Fullamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16448986659207065608noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124495416594873217.post-57686348383918213562024-03-08T06:04:00.000-08:002024-03-09T12:49:19.159-08:00amazing women<div style="text-align: justify;">This is International Women's Day, and I'm thinking at the moment of some fantastic people in my life who happen to be women. My mom is at the top of that list. She was amazing and was always kind. I miss her a lot. Think today of the amazing women in your life and be thankful.</div>Michael Fullamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16448986659207065608noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124495416594873217.post-83182262342149555012024-03-07T06:04:00.000-08:002024-03-18T09:33:36.941-07:00We can top that<div style="text-align: justify;">
When we were younger, most of us had a competitive spirit. We wanted to win at sports or academia or maybe something as silly as who can eat the most hot dogs. There is certainly nothing wrong with trying to improve and do better. How about it we worked on being kinder? Yesterday I think I was a kind person, but I can top that. I can do better. We all can.</div>
Michael Fullamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16448986659207065608noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124495416594873217.post-73408793752742118022024-03-06T06:03:00.000-08:002024-03-18T09:34:15.774-07:00inspiringI love those who inspire us, like that Ralph Waldo Emerson said "What lies behind you and what lies in front of you, pales in comparison to what lies inside of you."Michael Fullamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16448986659207065608noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124495416594873217.post-37269814859740909832024-03-04T06:05:00.000-08:002024-03-11T11:22:52.914-07:00March Fourth<p style="text-align: justify;">Today is March Fourth, which my mother always said was a command (march forth). I think of her words every single year. It's amazing how some things always stick with you. Anyway, let's all march forth on this March Fourth! Remember also to be kind.</p>Michael Fullamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16448986659207065608noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124495416594873217.post-88849650158712256742024-03-03T16:37:00.000-08:002024-03-15T17:43:21.766-07:00Soup It Forward<div style="text-align: justify;">When my mom made a pot of soup, it was nearly always enough to feed an army. I think that's true for most of us, so how about sharing? Deliver a nice hot pot of your delicious chicken noodle or split pea to a family or friend in need, or to someone under the weather. Today is National Soup it Forward Day on encouraging us to deliver love and kindness by the bowlful. I could go for a nice hot pot of potato soup!</div><div><br /></div>Michael Fullamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16448986659207065608noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124495416594873217.post-26400054247729409322024-03-01T06:05:00.000-08:002024-03-01T09:29:46.245-08:00time marches on<p style="text-align: justify;">Today we begin the third month of the year. Wow! Doesn't it seem like we just celebrated New Years? Time marches on folks. We should cherish every single day. Let's also make each day enjoyable for others. Be kind. Make a difference.</p>Michael Fullamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16448986659207065608noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124495416594873217.post-37617574057019947462024-02-29T06:03:00.000-08:002024-03-21T10:27:18.393-07:00Be civil<p>Sometimes all the arguing in the world makes me want to scream, especially in the areas of politics and religion. Let's be civil and let's be kind.</p>Michael Fullamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16448986659207065608noreply@blogger.com0