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Tag Archives: kind
“Chain Reaction”
This post is an update for the “Greater Than Gold” song project. “Greater Than Gold: My co-writer and I felt the chorus in the earlier version wasn’t quite strong enough or hook-worthy, so I re-wrote it, and changed the title/hook … Continue reading
Posted in Action, Children, Compassion, Generosity, Goodness, Inspiring, Kindness, Making the World a Better Place, Parenting, Song Updates
Tagged Chain Reaction, child, dad, daughter, Diana, father, french fries, generosity, girl, hamburger, hungry, Kevin Harris, kind, kindness, Love, love in action, man, old, parent, poor, reaction, ripple, ripples, song, story, woman
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It’s True For Women Too!
(Source: I Stop For Suffering shared The Art of Learning’s photo) I believe this is true. Love, Russ
Posted in Compassion, Kindness, Life, My Beliefs, Observations, Photos That Touched Me, Quotes I Love
Tagged I Stop For Suffering, kind, kindness, Love, man, photo, photograph, quote, The Art Of Learning, true, William Wordsworth, woman
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Terrible Times, and Choices
A recent post discussed difficult times. In the comments section of that post some comments were made something to the effect that difficult times can make someone better and more kind. I agree. Below is part of a reply I … Continue reading
Posted in Adversity, Challenges, Choices, Kindness, Loss, Making the World a Better Place
Tagged Caring, choice, choices, empathic, kind, loving, path, paths, terrible times
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Gossip Machines
I try not to feed Gossip Machines As they are often Untrue and mean I can’t say I never fed them Because that would be untrue In my weaker moments I gossiped Though I now work hard not to Gossip … Continue reading
Posted in Choices, Communicating, Kindness, LIfe Lessons, My Beliefs, Poetry I Wrote, Truth
Tagged cruel, gossip, helpful, kind, machine, mean, poem, poetry, true
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What I Know For Sure
My friend Shian at http://shianwrites.wordpress.com/ asked the question in a recent post: What do you know for sure? I thought it was a great question. Here is my reply: I know for sure that I am happiest, feel most connected, … Continue reading
Posted in Abundance, Introspection, Observations
Tagged connected, Family, Feel, friends, happiest, Inner Peace, kind, kindness, laughter, Love, smile
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Ending The Cycle of Suffering
I just read a saying that perhaps not all that long ago I might have laughed at and agreed with, but now just saddens me: “KARMA: No need for revenge. Just sit back and wait. Those who hurt you will … Continue reading
Posted in Forgiveness, Growth/Learning, Kindness, LIfe Lessons, Making the World a Better Place, Pain & Grief, Suffering
Tagged cycle, hurt, KARMA, kind, pain, revenge, suffer, suffering, wise
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When I Think Of Gina
The poem below is written for, and dedicated to, Gina, one of my earliest WordPress supporters and a dear friend whom I much admire. Thank you, dear Gina, for making my world better, brighter, and kinder. Russ When I Think … Continue reading
What Do You Say?
This morning I received a wonderful gift from a dear reader and gifted friend whom I’ve never met. Thank you, Meg. This one is for you: What Do You Say? What do you say When someone does something so kind … Continue reading
Posted in Friendship, Gifts, Poetry I Wrote
Tagged breath, Friend, gift, kind, Meg, poem, poetry, thank you, words
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The Treasure
There are pieces of my spirit In all that I create Offers of connectedness I hope will resonate May you find that what I write Is loving, kind, and true And invites a deeper delving Into the treasure that is … Continue reading