Happy Monday!

A lot of folks don't like Mondays.  For many it is the start of a work week or a school week and the end of the more recreational weekend.  EVERY day can be good though.  It's up to us!  Make the most of every moment.  Share the joy.  Be kind to yourself and to others.  Let's make every day great!

random acts

How about some random acts of kindness this September morning? I think kindness is an everyday thing, but it doesn't hurt to do some special unexpected things from time to time, like surprising the office with homemade cookies, or buying the latte for the stranger behind you at the coffee counter or leaving an extra big tip for your server at lunch.  Any ideas for some random things you might do today?

Eight Dolly Parton Quotes

It was decided that 9/25 should be Dolly Parton Day, and so in celebration of her life, here are eight quotes from her: 1)“The way I see it, if you want the rainbow, you gotta put up with the rain.” 2)“Find out who you are. And do it on purpose.” 3)“If you see someone without a smile today, give ‘em yours.” 4)“If you don’t like the road you’re walking, start paving another one.” 5)“You’ll never do a whole lot unless you’re brave enough to try.” 6)“We cannot direct the wind, but we can adjust the sails.” 7)“Don’t get so busy making a living that you forget to make a life.” 8)“When someone shows you their true colors, believe them.”

Inspiration from Michelangelo

"Danger for most of us lies not in setting our aim too high and falling short; but in setting our aim too low and achieving our mark." - Michelangelo di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni

wise words

Inventor and philosopher Blaise Pascal once said "Kind words do not cost much. Yet they accomplish much."  Wise words!

fall kindness

Now that fall is here, are there any special things we can do at this time of year to show kindness.  Pumpkin spice is probably involved, right?  Seriously.  I'd love to hear some fall kindness ideas from you!

Maya Angelou

I could easily quote the wonderful Maya Angelou every single day. She said some amazing things like "When we give cheerfully and accept gratefully, everyone is blessed."

simple

Be kind. (It's really quite simple. The message doesn't have to be complex. We don't have to spend hours thinking about it. Why would anyone not want to be a good kind person? It just doesn't make sense. And so, this very simple message). Be kind.

old friends

How many friends from your past are you still in touch with?  Today is Locate An Old Friend Day.  I'm not making this up for the sake of my message.  It really is.  It makes me realize that I have lost contact with so many folks over the years.  I should take the first step in reconnecting with some of them.  Be kind to those in your life and be kind to yourself.

R-E-S-P-E-C-T

(You thought I was going to sing that Aretha Franklin song).  Actually, I just want to remind you that everyone deserves respect.  Today is National Respect Day and it's an excellent time to practice both or kindness and respect.

Always the message

What can I say on this September 17th that I haven't said before? Well, it doesn't have to be a new message, right? Be kind! That's always the message!

It's never-ending

Like I said, the list of random acts of kindness is never-ending.  Here are more:  Pay for the meal of the person behind you in the drive-through. Smile. Bring flowers to work and share them with coworkers. As you go about your day, pick up trash. Pay a compliment at least once a day.  Buy some bottles of water and randomly hand them out to strangers on the street. Drop off a plant or a plate of cookies to your nearby police or fire station.

middle of the month

Hey it is the middle of the month already!  Have I asked you about kindness recently?  I'd love to hear some of your ideas.  Being kind is a state of being, but we all can do special things for others to show that kindness.  From time to time, I have shared ideas here, but there are so many more things we all can do. What do YOU suggest?

The Red Power Ranger

Sometimes celebrities inspire us in ways we might not expect.  I suppose you don't even have to be a celebrity for that to be true.  We ALL can inspire.  The actor who is the red Power Ranger always inspires me.  He seems like such a nice and kind person.  Shouldn't we all want to be thought of that way?

Happy Sunday!

Happiness and kindness go hand in hand!  I hope you have shared a lot of both this week and keep in up right through the weekend.  Happy Sunday everybody!

be kind

You might have been expecting some fancy quote or an incredibly moving message, but what I write about here every day is really quite simple.  If I encourage you or help you along the way, so much better.  My goal though is just to spread kindness everywhere and hopefully to make me a kinder person too.  So dear friends, be kind.

Remembering 9/11

"I can hear you! I can hear you! The rest of the world hears you! And the people -- and the people who knocked these buildings down will hear all of us soon!" -George W Bush's Address to Ground Zero Rescue Workers delivered on September 14, 2001.

teddy bears

Today is National Teddy Bear Day, which is special to me.  My mom collected teddy bears, and I still have many of hers.  The gift of a teddy bear is one of the kindest things you can do.  Everyone loves teddy bears!

National Welsh Rarebit Day

Today is National Welsh Rarebit Day, which really has nothing at all to do with kindness, but I guarantee you that if you serve me a delicious plate of Welsh rarebit, I will think it VERY kind!  Oh my!  Do any of you love Welsh rarebit too?

Suicide Awareness

Suicide Awareness is something I have mentioned a number of times here, and I will certainly mention it again. It's important. Asking for help is a good thing. Offering help is a good thing too. Caring about others is a very good thing. Every life is important.  The 988 Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones.