Recess Girl

Kindness Now

It is a good day to be kind!! 

Everyone Deserves Kindness

Random Acts of Kindness Week is quickly approaching. What can you do to make life a bit kinder?

Happy World Kindness Day!

Isn’t is awesome there is such a day? Let’s all unleash a wave of Kindness!

Kindness

Wow! It has been a long time since I have showed up in my blog space. It seems like a lifetime ago. To say so much has happened would be an understatement. The world seems to have turned upside down providing us with with so much grief and worry and so much opportunity. 

I see kindness as one of those opportunities. We often think of kindness as random acts or small gestures such as paying someone's toll or leaving an anonymous gift. 

COVID-19 and the murder of George Floyd have me contemplating much deeper expressions of kindness. While those things are wonderful and important, they seem superficial at the moment. 

I'm thinking of the kindness that comes from listening, wearing a mask, not seeing people because you put them at risk, examining your own beliefs and prejudice, supporting organizations that are making a difference. I could go on an on. There is so much to be done. My words sound lame and cliche but they are no less true. I ask myself and each of us to think about what kindness means to us. How can we take if further? How can we use it to change the world?

Kindness Matters

I am so grateful for those who are willing to share their knowledge and expertise. Yesterday, I asked a colleague a simple question and he gave me a very knowledgeable answer. It was clear he really took some time on the email to pass on information and further points for consideration. He exceeded my expectations. How can you “exceed someone’s expectations” today?

Kindness Moments

We both got to the counter at the same time.

The receptionist said “who’s first”? 

We made eye contact but did not speak. 

Inside we were both saying “you go, no you go”

Finally she said to the receptionist 

“We’re having a Nice Off”

Yes! More of that please!!

Kindness Matters

To Do LIst - make someone smile

practice kindness and patience on the road

write a thank you note

give a compliment

hold back an unnecessary negative comment

give yourself a little love

Random Acts of Kindness Week!

Wow! We need it now more than ever!! I made a bunch of new Kindness Stars last night and I plan to get them out for people to find. What can you do to add some kindness reminders to the world today?

Happy New Year!!

Kindness Matters

What kind of energy do you want to contribute? You have a choice - always. Make it count!

Gratitude Matters

There is so much to be grateful for!!

1. My broken wrist is healing without surgery
2. A weekend of fun and silliness with my Mom, nephew & niece.
3. All of the ways the people I work with are helpful and kind.
4. The temps have been slightly cooler while our AC has been out.
5. Loving Kindness Meditation helps me see things so differently!