predicting the future

If I could predict the future, I would be so rich!  When will fighting and wars stop?  When will our economy improve? When will racism and hatred end? When will we be more kind? Some questions are more difficult than others to answer. Of course, there are some things about our future that we very easily CAN change. We can be more kind, for example. We each have that power.

a new week

We begin a brand-new week with the celebration of Flag Day, and also with another day of being kind to one another.  May this week ahead be a wonderful one for us all!

Thirteen

Today is the thirteenth of June.  Some people think of the number 13 as unlucky.  They are wrong.  We make our own luck, and we can make every day a good day.  Kindness helps.  Be kind and be happy.

Let's do it!

Our world can always do with a little bit more kindness. Perhaps that kindness should begin with me and you.  Let's do it!

simple birthday kindness

A few years ago, a friend of mine wrote these words on his Facebook page:  "I have a request for everyone I know to do one good deed to a random person for my birthday. Even if it's just a compliment or giving change to a homeless person. It'll make you feel good and it'll make me feel good. Just like pay it forward."  I still think of that simple kindness all the time.  So easy.

The list goes on

When drivers try to merge into your lane, let them in with a wave and a smile. Tell your boss that you think he/she does a good job. Give another driver your parking spot. Give your full attention to someone in need and simply listen. Stop by a nursing home and visit a resident with no family nearby. Have a clean-up party in the park. Bring coworkers a special treat. Give the gift of your smile. Deliver fresh-baked cookies to city workers. Share your smile generously. Take an acquaintance to dinner. Sponsor people in fundraising walk-a-thons.

What a day

Oh my!  What a day I had yesterday.  Oh, it was good.  VERY good.  It was so good because of all the wonderful kindness I encountered.  I really can't give all the details here but trust me.  It was good.  Very good.