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Category Archives: Kindness
“My Life Got Bigger”
I just read some of Apple CEO Tim Cook’s MIT speech and found it inspiring, refreshing, and powerful, especially this part: “Measure your impact on humanity not by the number of likes but by the lives you touch; not in … Continue reading
Posted in empathy, Kindness, service, Uncategorized
Tagged humanity, MIT, service, speech, Tim Cook
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The Ransom
Hate holds its self-imprisoned hostages at the intersection of Fear and Ignorance. A ransom of Kindness is key to their release. Wth Love, Russ
Final Update on My Beloved’s Leg
After over two weeks with her left leg above her heart, My Beloved’s leg has healed to the point where she can walk on it without much discomfort (versus excruciating pain just a few days ago.) She is up and … Continue reading
Posted in Gratitude, Healing, Health, Kindness, Uncategorized
Tagged gratititude, healing, health, kindness, Love
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I Believe in HumanKIND
(I wrote this post in 2013 and it’s even more true for me today.) I believe that the biggest problem facing the world is that there is far more pain, loneliness, and suffering than there is kindness. I believe that … Continue reading
Posted in Goodness, greatness, Kindness, Love, Uncategorized
Tagged goodness, greayness, kindness, Love
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Colossal Kindness from a Tiny Town
I believe I may have read at least part of this story before, but I enjoyed (re-?)reading it so much a few minutes ago that I wanted to share it with you. It’s long by social media standards, but I … Continue reading
Posted in Compassion, Connection/Connecting, Generosity, Kindness, Uncategorized
Tagged 9/11, compassion, generosity, kindness
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West Coast Sunsets
Sunsets along the West Coast can be glorious. My Beloved and I once sat for about an hour watching the sun late in the day. We were the only ones in the area and we had wonderful seats. After the … Continue reading
Posted in Beauty, Blessings, Kindness
Tagged beaches, beauty, reverence, thoughtfulness, waves
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Love in Action
I love to see ever-increasing numbers of stories of children doing such heart-warming things. There is much to be hopeful about regarding the future. Love in Action With Love, Russ
Posted in Compassion, Kindness, Love, Making the World a Better Place
Tagged children, compassion, kindness, Love, School
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A Monstrously Good Idea
A Monstrously Good Idea A mother at her wit’s end is helped by a stranger in an unusual way. I enjoyed this story and think you will too. With Love, Russ Shopping 5-Days Before Christmas, and the Kindness of One … Continue reading
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