what about today

It's Wednesday morning and as my fingers hit the keyboard, I ask myself what I am going to write here today.  Is there a new message?  Can I say something I have never said before?  This really isn't about new ideas or reinventing the wheel.  The message of this blog has always been very simple:  Be kind.  What more can I say.  Kindness matters.

that's it for June

Well friends, that's it for June.  I hope it has been a good month for you.  I hope it has been a kind month.  Now on to July and hopefully even more kindness.

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.

I've got your back

It's during the worst times of your life that you'll get to see the true colors of the people who say they care about you. If you say to someone "I've got your back," mean it!

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."

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.

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.