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Nov 13

National Kindness Day!

by suddenlysinglewomen

Yup – heard it on the radio so it must be true. It’s National Kindness Day. But not only that, in my daily devotional today I quote from the writer:

“Conviction filled my heart. Proverbs 11:16 came to mind: “A gracious woman attains honor.” Graciousness is honorable because it is truly difficult to be gracious – meaning kind, courteous, and merciful – in every situation. I purposed to make a conscious effort to be gracious in my speech by speaking encouraging and uplifting words to my husband, my kids and my friends; in my attitude by striving to be more patient and forgiving when people make mistakes; and in my actions by giving people a smile or friendly greeting.”

So it didn’t take me long to pick up that the universe was sending me a message. I heard it twice. Be kind. Be gracious.

Promise!!

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Jul 18

What A Crazy Week – (If you start from last Saturday)

by suddenlysinglewomen

No matter your political leanings, you have to admit it’s been kinda crazy the past few days. Though I didn’t see the severity of what was coming, we all knew this was going to get contentious.

We should care less about what “side” we’re on and more about the way we live our lives – love and compassion and understanding and tolerance. Am I back in kindergarten where I’m having to learn to share and play nice after being the center of the universe for my first 4-5 years?

I KNOW we’re better than this. I watch how loving and kind my grandchildren are because no one has shown them the hate. “That’s MINE!” gets worked out, and generally they get bored with it anyway.

Have you noticed how no one says “I’m sorry” or takes accountability anymore? Have you noticed how entitled everyone seems to think they are?

Take a step back, be grateful, be thankful, be kind and considerate, smile at a stranger, hold a door, let someone cut in line even if you were there first, pay it forward but PLEASE – let’s be better than this.

Put your love glasses on!!

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