No place for hate

The hate and violence in various places these past few days is quite discouraging.  I don't even understand the concept.  Love and kindness is so much more positive.  There is always room for more positive attitudes, and as far as I am concerned, there really is no place for hate.

Continuing to build the list

Every now and then, I have listed here some random acts of kindness.  Here are more:  Give toys to the children at a shelter. Volunteer to fix up an elderly couple’s home. Give a bag of groceries to a homeless person. Call an estranged family member. Leave a treat or handmade note of thanks for a delivery person or mail carrier. Mow a neighbor’s grass or sweep a neighbor’s walk.

Happy birthday to me!

Is it right and a good and joyful thing that I should wish myself a happy birthday? Of course! Self-kindness is always a good thing. Many thanks to all the kind people out there who have already sent me warm wishes too!

said before

Way back when I was first on the radio, I used to close each day saying "It's nice to be important, but it's more important to be nice." That was likely something I had read, but I liked it, and still do. Another one that most likely was said before: "Only I can change my life. Nobody can do it for me." That too wasn't an original thought by me (no idea who said it first), but I really like it.

Senior Citizens

Today is Senior Citizens Day and while kindness toward everyone is something we all should always be showing, today let's make a special effort to be kind to senior citizens.  Perhaps a visit to a local nursing home or reaching out to grandparents or other older relatives would be a good way to spend the day.

birthday wishes

Just a couple of weeks before my birthday and one thing that would make me very happy is more kindness. I'm serious. Such a lovely present it would be if I saw more folks caring about each other. When you are a kid your birthday wishes probably include various presents and a party and and celebrations, but that really isn't all that important to me. I'd much prefer you donated to a charity dear to me or spent some time volunteering.  Being nice to each other is such a wonderful gift!

Happiness Happens

We have a day to encourage happiness! Yup. I'm not making this up. Today is National Happiness Happens Day, so smile and be happy. Yes, it's true that there is still a lot to worry about, but there are always reasons to rejoice and recognize those wonderful moments of delight, joy, pleasure, and glee. Be kind, as always, and especially be kind to yourself. Enjoy the happy moments and make more of them happen!

I love August

I love August.  Last year and this are different for sure, but the nice weather is still here during this month and I know tons of people with birthdays and anniversaries.  One of them was yesterday.  Two are on the same day as mine later in the month.  I could easily celebrate all month long.  So many bonus reasons for being kind.

friendship

I was told that the average American has sixteen friends, three of which are extremely close. How about you? Today is National Friendship Day and I'm reminded also that the best way to have friends is to be a friend. Reach out with kindness, and be someone's friend.