i want to be sooo like Him that when sitting or standing next to somebody who looks, dresses, speaks, acts, perceives and believes different from me, they can see, know and feel nothin’ but pure love. we might think differently but that doesn’t mean i can’t love you the same as someone who’s similar to […]
I’ve missed y’all, but the little siesta from blogging was necessary on a personal level. Today’s post shares 2 supermarket stories that I hope will brighten your day or inspire a healthy thought while sharing a reminder that days that have ups and downs don’t need to end on a sour note. First, how are […]
i was at the other end of the pasture on a hot afternoon, when a shrill voice rang out and echoed across the field. In the distance, I could see two people sitting in front of an open trunk of a car beside a school, but it was too far to make out clearly who […]
Showing genuine appreciation is so important in how others…how we experience and receive care, compassion and encouragement. Very often WE like to receive, yet so many of us seldom take a step forward…to be vulnerable yet brave…to reach out and say, “I appreciate you” or even two little words that mean so much – “thank […]
Hey, how’s your day so far? i hope bright – if it happens not to be so at the moment, lots of compassion to you. This real-life story of everyday kindness may encourage you: The other day i went to town to take care of an errand and on the way, saw a woman who used […]
It was just before midday, on the way to the shop nearby, I heard a sound of a little someone in need – it was one of the same tiny adventurous dogs who were found by their loving owner just 9 days ago. At first I didn’t recognize that it was the little purse-sized puppy princess, […]
Have you ever put pressure on yourself to be, have, or do something? The other day, a friend and I were sharing on compassion, as an inside job. She shared a drop of wisdom that spoke volumes to me when she said, “Y’know, it’s important that we remember to also be compassionate with ourselves.” Whoaaa… […]
You matter, and your gifts have a place and purpose. Life is filled with ups and downs, blessings, challenges, swift volleys of curve balls, sweet surprises, and tests of gratitude and endurance. No matter what happens, who’s around, what season we’re in or circumstance we face, or feeling we feel, we are loved and that […]
Tenderness in a tough world. Kindness is on my mind. Can you remember what it felt like when you were shown kindness when it was least expected or when you received it from an “unlikely” person…or at a time when you felt invisible? I’m sure you’ve been both the giver and receiver of this beautiful […]
It’s easy being kind to those who are kind to you. Being kind to those whose hearts are hard requires patience, compassion and grace. Left up to us, the river of kindness may stop flowing or change temperature from refreshing and warm to biting cold…our behaviour can become dependent on the treatment we may receive, […]