How people are showing great kindness in crisis
“No man is an island,” 16th century English scholar and poet John Donne once wrote. And now the coronavirus has made that more true than ever. If there’s anything positive from this worldwide scourge of a virus, perhaps it’s that we
How to show kindness in turbulent times
We’re living in turbulent times. COVID-19 has taken the world by storm—according to the World Health Organization (WHO), there are now more than 150,000 cases globally. As these numbers grew to what they are today, so did the panic, fear and
My failed attempt at The Kindness Challenge
The Kindness Challenge was harder than I thought it would be. Was it because I am incapable of being kind? Sure, there’s room for improvement in my personal Kindness Department, but I wasn’t necessarily a Scrooge. “I’m nice enough,” so
5 things I’m modeling after my mother as a new mom
They say nothing changes you like having a child of your own and I have found this to be absolutely true. In fact, I read in “The Birth Of A Mother” from The New York Times: “At the time a
10 ways to spread positivity in 2019
In a time when negativity surrounds us, it’s important to spread positivity and be the light for others who are struggling. These are some simple ways to do so in 2019: 1. Use social media for good Social media is a go-to
10 ways to be a daymaker
I remember the first time I heard the term “daymaker.” I instantly fell in love with it and knew that it had to be a word that describes me. This idea that I could turn around someone’s day or that
8 Bible verses on cultivating kindness
Kindness is not simply being nice. It’s courage and discipline, it’s constant and unchanging. It’s a simple facet of Christ, not a smiling face of a Christian. It’s not a performance for the masses, it’s a performance for the audience
A guide to self-love
You were designed as beloved, firstly loved by the one who knows perfect love. You have a personalized invitation to sit at the banqueting table, to be ravished by an intimate and divine romance. Consider embracing yourself in a way
7 simple ways to do good today
We all admire the amazing acts of heroism we hear about on the news and thank God for the selfless individuals who perform them. Most of us don’t consider ourselves to be heroic or can’t even imagine ourselves in those
Kindness as a way of life
This week—Feb. 12-18—is National Random Acts of Kindness Week. It’s one of the special observances on the yearly calendar intended to draw our attention to an important issue. In this case, it’s designed to remind us that kindness is king. After
Living a life with love and kindness
We grow in strength and harmony with our desires and move from strength to strength. We increase our strength in direct relationship with our will. This shapes our future. I, along with God, am responsible for my life. I view
Generosity of spirit
Generosity is a spiritual word. It speaks of the type of relationship between a giver and a receiver. It synthesizes the “fruit of the spirit” listed by Paul for the Galatians—love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Each