Goodbye, August! I am trying to move into September by leading with kindness towards myself.
Kindness
The Beauty of a Woman
“The beauty of a woman is not in a facial mole, but true beauty in a Woman is reflected in her soul. It is the caring that she lovingly gives, the passion that she knows.” ―Audrey Hepburn
Courage. Kindness. Friendship. Character.
“Courage. Kindness. Friendship. Character. These are the qualities that define us as human beings, and propel us, on occasion, to greatness.” ―R.J. Palacio
The Lotus
“The lotus is the most beautiful flower, whose petals open one by one. But it will only grow in the mud. In order to grow and gain wisdom, first you must have the mud --- the obstacles of life and its suffering. ... The mud speaks of the common ground that humans share, no matter … Continue reading The Lotus
When Someone You Love…
“When someone you love makes compassion, kindness, forgiveness, respect, and God an option, you can be sure they have made you an option, as well.” ―Shannon L. Alder
Marks Of Kindness
This is true. And it reminds me of the close relationships in my life.
Awful Trials
“Sometimes, you will go through awful trials in your life and then a miracle happens--God heals you. Don’t be disheartened when the people you love don’t see things like you do. There will be Pharisees in your life that will laugh it off, deny that it happened, or will mock your experience based on righteousness … Continue reading Awful Trials
Genuinely Touched
Waking up this morning was rough. I'm functioning on about four hours of sleep, and today was one of those days where I truly had to force myself to go to Urgent Care. You know you feel awful when you actually want to go. I've been sick for weeks now, maybe even a month. I … Continue reading Genuinely Touched
If You Want A Great Life
"If you want a great life try being kind. It is astounding what power being kind, mannered, polite, and considerate has in transforming your life. Be careful with people's feelings. Elevate your thinking and comportment. Many people live in an induced spiritual coma; they are inherently vicious, and are completely unaware of their malady. They … Continue reading If You Want A Great Life
