Done

It's hard to believe we have finished another month.  February ends today, but of course it is shorter than the rest.  One thing that is not done of course is our kindness.  We will continue being kind all the days of our lives!

Pink shirts

Wardrobe Alert! Today is Pink Shirt Day. Wear pink to take a stand against bullying and show what a difference kindness can make.

How to do it

Do you ever pick up any of those how-to books that show you how to build a bookcase or install plumbing or any number of other instructional things?  Is there a book that shows us how to be more kind?  Perhaps we can all write one.  What is the first step we can take to be kinder people.  Are there any directions you can think of that will increase kindness in our lives?

A very kind day

Happy Monday everyone!  I hope you all enjoyed your weekend and I hope you all have a very kind day.  Spread niceness everywhere you go!

No reason to wait

There have been a lot of celebrity deaths in the news the past few days, and I've heard folks saying wonderful things about them.  The same thing often happens with family members and friends.  We speak of people in glowing terms after they are gone, but what do we say when they are alive?  There really is no reason to wait.  Show your love and appreciation every single day.

I love a parade

Tonight is San Francisco's annual Chinese New Year Parade.  I'm not there, but I love a parade!  It is one of those happy things.  I'm so glad it is televised and I can watch the live-stream.  When I am filled with joy, I think I am kinder.  Let's all watch the parade.  Oh wait!  I have an idea.  Let's put on a kindness parade!

More snow kindness

Yesterday I wrote about winter weather and where I live it snowed - a LOT.  We don't get much snow here so even just a dusting is a big deal.  It was so nice seeing people look out for others though.  I even had someone call me to see if I was okay.  Another example of kindness.

In the cold winter

Every year in the cold winter, we hear of folks struggling just to keep warm.  Got some coats or blankets you know longer need?  Consider donating them.  Some nice warm socks are helpful too.  Oh and the homeless folks you pass all the time, in your kindness buy them a cup of nice hot coffee or tea every now and then.  Caring people can warm things up this winter!

believe it

Believe in it until it manifests for you.  Don't overthink how it will happen.  Don’t worry about when it will happen.  Just believe it.  Allow it.  Let it flow in.

today, tomorrow, and every day

Always be kind.  Not just sometimes, but today, tomorrow, and every day!

Even the plants and trees

Yesterday was such a glorious day where I live.  Even the plants and the trees seemed to be showing kindness to each other.  It's interesting how nice and beautiful always make me think of being kind.

This is not the source of all kindness

This blog is not the source of all kindness.  Try as I might, I am not the perfect person and I certainly don't have all the answers.  I try though.  We all can do that.  We can all strive to do our best to be kind to everyone.  I want to see a nice high success rate too!

speaking of love

Oh and speaking of love, consider these words from Henry David Thoreau: There is no remedy for love but to love more.

every day

Yesterday there were so many positive things posted on social media.  I saw messages of love and words of kindness.  People were receiving flower deliveries all day as well.  Wouldn't it be great if this attitude carried on today, and tomorrow, and EVERY day?

Love from Dr Seuss

It was just a week ago that I quoted Dr Seuss here, but last night I remembered these words of his and, it being Valentine's Day, seemed like a perfect time to share them. The talented children's author said "You know you're in love when you can't fall asleep because reality is finally better than your dreams."

distance yourself from negativity

Beautiful things happen when you distance yourself from negativity.  Try it!

we've only just begun

There are 322 days remaining until the end of this year.  Yup, we've only just begun.  (Wasn't that a song by The Carpenters)?  Be kind everyone and have a great day!

Your thoughts

Every now and then I ask what you think and today I am doing that again.  What are your thoughts about kindness?  Do you have a story to share?  Add a comment below and let everyone in on what you think about kindness.

Only one thing sweeter

Valentine's Day is almost here and sweet candy comes with it.  A couple of months later more candy when Easter arrives.  Toward the end of the year we get additional confections for Halloween and then Christmas.  Yum!  Who doesn't love candy - at least occasionally?  I used to enjoy summertime fudge too.  There is only one thing sweeter than candy and that is kindness!

Saturday Kindness

What day of the week are we the kindest?  Well, I try to do better each day, so therefore today I would be kinder than yesterday.  Join me.  Let's all make this Saturday a very kind day!

I have the power

Want to do good things?  I certainly want to, and I have the power!  Yup.  You better believe it.  But you have the power too.  Every single one of us have the power.  Let's all work together then and spread the good.  Let's sprinkle that love and kindness wherever we go.

A week before

It's just a week until Valentine's Day and I love seeing all the hearts and flowers and happy wishes.  Yes, the emphasis is on romantic love, but all love is important including the love of our neighbors and our friends.  How nice it would be if we could have this positive attitude every single day of the year!

Two-way street

Ever think about the number of people who call you or send you cards or email, or even the folks who text you?  Yes, it's lovely to get a card in the mail or receive a telephone call from a friend, but it's a two-way street.  WE can all send as well as receive.  Rather than saying "Nobody ever calls me," pick up the phone and place a call.  Don't worry if your inbox seldom has any emails.  Instead, send some yourself!

simple message

I say it every single day, but the message is actually very simple:  Be kind to each other.  How hard is that?

More kind things we can do

Buy a stranger a free pizza. Give flowers to be delivered with meal delivery programs. Spend some time serving food at a meal program for the needy. Volunteer to be a tutor in a school. 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. Volunteer to read to kids in the library.

Ways to Be Kind

Share your smile generously. Take an acquaintance to dinner. Sponsor people in fundraising walk-a-thons. Donate time at a senior center. Give a pair of tickets to a concert or baseball game to a stranger. Send a gift anonymously to a friend. Pay for the person behind you in the movie line. Tell your parents/children why you love them. Oh my!  There are so many ways to be kind!

Message from a school

There is a school just down the street from where I live and the message on their signboard caught my eye yesterday.  It says "Choose kindness."

Better

Some days are better than others.  Some months are better than others too.  February is often thought of as the love month, because of Valentine's Day.  I'm all for love of course, but I would like to see every month filled with love.  Spread the kindness.  No need for some days or some months to be better than others.  Let's make them all amazing!