An Irish Blessing for all!
May the road rise up to meet you,
May the wind be always at your back,
May the sun shine warm upon your face,
The rain fall soft upon your fields,
And until we meet again,
May God hold you in the palm of His hand.
Think about the people who crossed your path today. It’s easy to remember the person who made or bought you coffee this morning. They were a blessing! How about the one who posted something you just don’t believe in? Did it serve to strengthen your values or was it a lesson in not allowing others to spoil your day?
Be a blessing to someone today!
Random Acts of Kindness Day is celebrated on February 17 as a reminder of the power of kindness and its potential to bring about positive social change. The theme for Random Acts of Kindness Day 2025 is “Make Kindness the Norm.”
Need a few new ideas to get you started?
During what may feel like turbulent times, it was encouraging to read the poem “Against the Brutal Urge” by Steve Garnaas-Holmes, author of Unfolding Light.
Against the brutal urge
only a mass of gentle people
will be effective.
Against the deep night
which is not bottomless after all
only light will bring release.
Against the lie that nothing can be done
only people doing it anyway
will prevail.
Against our own despair
only one who comes in love
can defend us.
Against the monstrous powers
only the invitation to love the poor child
will save us.…
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“Anyone who does anything to help a child in his life is a hero. As human beings, our job in life is to help people realize how rare and valuable each one of us really is, that each of us has something that no one else has- or ever will have- something inside that is unique to all time.”
Mister Fred Rogers…
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While traveling, it’s wonderful to see how kind people can be to each other around the world. I was pleasantly surprised to spot a sign that read “Be Kind” at a resort in Aruba. Everywhere we went, there were individuals committed to making our day even better.
During a mission trip to Guatemala, my husband was a member of a team that built a school in a remote area. The local community was incredibly grateful for their efforts. Although she didn’t have any money, an elderly woman presented a bowl of bananas—grown in her own garden—as a heartfelt gift of thanks to the group’s leader.
Kindness happens all around the world!
A one-of-a-kind woman, named Sophia, was born 100 years ago today, and I was privileged to call her Mom.
I will always remember how she loved us every moment of every day. She was the essence of kindness.
Today we celebrate her many blessings. Happy 100th Heavenly Birthday Mom!…
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Challenge yourself to accomplish one act of kindness today.
Not only does kindness make you feel good, but what you said or did may inspire others to do the same!…
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So many wise words are scattered this time of year.
“Leave spoonfuls of joyfulness for others to find” Jenny Maryl
“It is Christmas every time you smile at your brother and offer him your hand.”
Mother Teresa
And as Tiny Tim observed, “God Bless Us, Every One!”
It’s that wonderful time of year when our thoughts turn to others. While giving presents can be fun, sharing our time may be the best gift of all for some folks.
A few of the lines from the poem “Sharing” by Maude Preston might speak to you.
“There isn’t much that I can do, but I can sit an hour with you,
And sometimes share a sorrow, too – as on our way we go.
There isn’t much that I can do, but I can share my hopes with you,
And sometimes come and laugh with you – as on our way we go.
There isn’t much that I can do, but I can share my life with you,
And oftentimes a prayer with you – as on our way we go.”…
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