Monday Monday

So many people dislike Mondays because it is often the return to work after two days off (or for some, the return to school classes), but why should that be a bad thing?  If we work at something we enjoy, every single day can be positive.  Be kind to the calendar and be kind to yourself and of course be kind to others.  Monday can be just as wonderful as any day!

Happy Sunday

Happy Sunday everyone and welcome to the beginning of another week of kindness.  Any suggestions on who we can make this a kinder world?  I'm always interested in new ideas!

teaching

Teaching others to do things can be very kind and helpful! Teaching someone to read, for example, is a gift that will last forever. Perhaps tutoring a student, spending more time with your own kids or grandkids, offering to read at a children's library, or volunteering as a helper at an after-school program. Senior citizens often can use a hand learning things too, especially new technology.  A helping hand and the sharing of our knowledge and experience is always a kind thing.

from Coretta Scott King

On this Juneteenth I am reminded of these words from Coretta Scott King, "Struggle is a never-ending process. Freedom is never really won. You earn it and win it in every generation."

too late

I have probably shared this quote from Ralph Waldo Emerson before, but it is an important one.  He said "You cannot do kindness too soon, for you never know how soon it will be too late."

lists

In the past I have shared lists here of random acts of kindness.  Perhaps they have been helpful and given you ideas.  Being kind isn't about following directions and grabbing items from a list.  Being kind is a way of life, an everyday action.  I do like suggestions.  I'm always trying to think up more ways to be kind. The lists though aren't really that important, except for encouragement.  The important thing is the act.

responding to the needs of others

Remember Mister Rogers? He was a very wise and a very kind man. Fred Rogers once said, "Being kind means responding to the needs of others—and people can be kind, no matter how old or young they are."  Wise words indeed.