Two days into the thirty days of gratitude, and I found much to be grateful for on an impossibly gorgeous fall day here in
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Day One: 30 Days of Gratitude
Even though some retail stores started displaying Christmas decorations on the heels of Labor Day, believe it or not, there is another holiday to celebrate
Real Love Is a Choice by Seth Adam Smith
Real Love Is a Choice by Seth Adam Smith My wife and I have known each other since high school, but didn’t date until much
Trick or Treat
On the eve of Halloween, I find myself reflecting on both past Halloweens and the one that is upon us now. As much as I
The Nicest Thing I Have Ever Witnessed Someone Do For A Stranger.
The Nicest Thing I Have Ever Witnessed Someone Do For A Stranger. by Niles Holsinger With the prediction of serious winter storms in Dallas, I
My ‘Naked’ Truth by Robin Korth
My ‘Naked’ Truth by Robin Korth Naked, I stood at the closet doors with the lights on and made myself ready. I took a deep
Recognizing Those That go Unnoticed
Recognizing Those That go Unnoticed by Hilary Joyner I work at a job in an office from 8am – 5pm. I arrive at a clean office
An Act of Kindness Saved My Life
An Act of Kindness Saved My Life by Tamerie Shriver The unselfish act of a stranger literally saved me from being raped, and maybe even
5 Ways to Show Kindness to a Child
One of my favorite times of the day is dinner time. It has nothing to do with the food, especially when I am
A Little Means A Lot
Working in a small non-profit day shelter for homeless men has taught me countless lessons. One lesson being that absolutely no donation is too small, but
Be Judgmental About Everything.
Be Judgmental About Everything. by Patrice Ardiere I was sitting at a dear friend’s house a few weeks back. We were chatting about life,
Blindsided by Kindness
Recently, the executive director at the day shelter for homeless men where I work posted the following story on the shelter’s Facebook page: “Chris is
Heartfelt Thanks Going out to Our Favorite Burger Joint – From the Mom of a Teenager With Autism
Heartfelt Thanks Going out to Our Favorite Burger Joint From the Mom of a Teenager With Autism by Erin Polk If you live in our
“I Don’t Know How You Do It” by Kristi S. Gold
“I Don’t Know How You Do It” by Kristi S. Gold I was having a conversation with a group of friends about some of the
Let A Smile Be Your Umbrella
Recently, I have felt like I live in Seattle instead of Louisville, thanks to the rainier than usual weather. While the rain has put a damper on
Glass by Patrice Ardiere
“Glass” by Patrice Ardiere There is a memory deep within me, born of my earliest moments of awareness. Not of a room, a toy, or
You’re Never Fully Dressed Without A Smile
Growing up, I understood early on that I was not born with the “all-American” good looks that were splashed across fashion magazines and on the
Donate the Gift of Life
Donate the Gift of Life by Nancy Dinell I had no personal experiences with organ donation before 1997. I was aware it could help other
3 Things That Happen When You Have Inner Peace
3 Things That Happen When You Have Inner Peace by Amanda Johnson How many times have you heard a child share a dream for world
He’s Not Scary, He’s a Little Boy by AliceAnn Meyer
He’s Not Scary, He’s a Little Boy by AliceAnn Meyer We’ve had some encounters recently that have inspired me to write this post. This is
Man’s (and Woman’s) Best Friend
For just a moment, think about a time when you felt loved and accepted unconditionally. A time when you felt wanted and needed. A time
Ever Wondered What To Say To A Homeless Person? Here Are 5 Things to Say And 5 Things Not to Say
Ever Wondered What To Say To A Homeless Person? Here Are 5 Things to Say And 5 Things Not to Say by Winston Ross –
Finding Kindness Outside of Survival Mode
Finding Kindness Outside of Survival Mode by Kylie Riordan Kindness goes beyond the act; there is sacredness to it. When performing an act of kindness
I Kind of Like You
It has been a very long week . . . the kind of week which seems like it will never end. Today, I was in
The Seasons of Friendship by Kristi Gold
The Seasons of Friendship by Kristi Gold I’ve been thinking about the different friends I’ve had in my life and the role each friend has
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