A single act of kindness may have a long trajectory and touch those we will never meet or see. Something that we casually offer may move through a web of connection far beyond ourselves to have effects that we may have never imagined. And so each of us may have left far more behind us […]
A New Dawn #MondayMusings #MondayBlogs
The story is told of a rabbi in ancient times who gathered his students together very early one morning, while it was still dark. He put this question to them: “How can you tell when night has ended and the day has begun?” One student made a suggestion. “Could it be when you can see […]
Making Kindness The Norm #worldkindnessday #makekindnessthenorm
Today, November 13, is World Kindness Day. This year, the Random Acts of Kindness organisation is suggesting that we focus on making kindness the norm. Making Kindness The Norm Kindness – the most powerful thing to teach our children As Jose hobbled up the steps of the supermarket the other day, leaning on a walking […]
Too often #FridayReflections
Recently, I heard of someone who lived alone and died alone. He had been ill, but chose not to go to the doctor. His friends, unable to contact him, went to his room, only to find him dead. Although I didn’t know the man, the thought of someone dying alone shook me. Somehow it brought […]
Lighting Lamps In The Lives Of Others #MondayMusings
I’m sure you’ve come across at least one person who made a huge difference in your life either through their words, their actions or simply their being. The last week has been a very emotionally charged one for me and it got me thinking of people who’ve made an impact on my life. I’m not […]
Turn The World Kind #RAKWeek2017 #MondayMusings
We’re celebrating Random Acts of Kindness Week (RAK) from Feb 12 – Feb 18, and I want my message to be positive. But there’s so much I want to write about the whole issue of racism and religious intolerance in the US that is being fanned by Trump and his ilk. How can a country […]