I'm supposed to publish a post today. And I don't know what to say. There is so much going on that is disturbing and this blog is supposed to help folks make the world better. Where to start?
The most frequent thread has been kindness. Actively being kind to others and one's self does make the world better where you are. And we really must begin where we are.
And then what? Spread the kindness out a little farther. Be kind to strangers, to people you see but don't often interact with, to people who seem to be having a hard day, to people who are negative or angry, to people you don't usually make eye contact with, to authority figures, to everyone.
And always be kind to yourself. Stop negative self-talk and give yourself appreciation when you do something right and good. Treat yourself gently. Smile more. Laugh more. Play more.
And then identify a cause or two that you feel passionate about and work for that cause. Raise awareness of the need. Enlist others to help. Get involved.
These are things that each of us can do personally to make our own world better. And encouraging others to do the same make more "worlds" better. Be the pebble in the pond.
Thanks Lucinda :)
ReplyDeleteI would like to share a quote that is very important to me ...
"What can we do do make the world a better place? ... Go Home and Love our Family" ...
Thanks, Larry. Kindness really does need to begin at home. Sometimes we don't think about being kind to our family members, but who doesn't need a little kindness? Not your turn to do a chore? Do it anyway. Pay attention to those we love and how you might extend kindness to them. Loving is not just a feeling, it is action.
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