Are we frustrated by all we cannot do to help the world? There are so many needs, pains and tragedies, so much suffering, and we’re
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Our Lists – By Aline Weiller
My mother says we all have a list. It contains people who need us at some point, in some way. They are our personal “assignments.”
Forgotten on Father’s Day
Father’s Day is a day set aside to honor and celebrate those who are fathers or father figures to children of all ages. For those
The Graduate
In a matter of days, our family will celebrate my oldest daughter’s graduation from elementary school, and I find myself awash in emotions that range from
A Cup of Awesome – by Jonzy Kub
It’s 12:37 A.M. I decide I need cigarettes. It’s been that kind of week. And I’m feeling really low. Again. I walk down to the
The Road To Recovery: 5 (of Many) Steps
Four years ago today, I took my first tiny, shaky steps down the road to recovery from the depression and anxiety that devoured me. As
My First Night Homeless – by Mark Horvath
There are first times for everything. The first time I drove a car, first time I broke my leg, first time I ate sushi, first
Dear Prime Minister….From Teachers Everywhere.
Dear Prime Minister, Firstly let me introduce myself, I represent the many – the many teachers who today are worrying about the future of education.
Empty Arms and a Heavy Heart
As Mother’s Day approaches, my thoughts turn to some very special people in my life. I think of my own mother and am grateful for
Maybe We Just Need to Be Better – by Karen Pearce
We have been dealing with a scary medical emergency in our family this week. My father-in-law had a subdural hematoma that led to a trip
The Golden Heart of a Stranger – by Cher Garman
If there is anything that can bring out the crankiness in someone, it’s the repetitive words of a weatherperson on a Canadian Prairie winter morning
Waiter! A Cup of Coffee for the Lady! – by Annie Mimi Hall
This is a love story from the assisted living. I sat with this particular lady today and she made time to tell me the following
Living A Lie
Recently, I watched Diane Sawyer’s interview with Bruce Jenner about his transgender journey. I had no intention of tuning in, but when I found myself
Reflecting and Refining: Mindfulness and Love – by Christian T. Golden
When time and weather permits, I enjoy walking various trails along the Hudson River in upstate New York. Once I’ve found a particularly beautiful, secluded
The Important Thing About Yelling – by Rachel Macy Stafford
I cherish the notes I receive from my children—whether they are scribbled with a Sharpie on a yellow sticky note or written in perfect penmanship
Go Toward The Light
If you follow the Kindness Blog’s Facebook page, you may have seen a recent post that read: Hello to all! Due to the need to
Helping My Dog Die – by Amy Selwyn
My dog is dying. I am desperate for a greater gift. I long to write something profound. Something so moving that people will read it
Learning Compassion – by Jackie Phillips
I watch him out of the corner of my eye as I do the daily dishes. I’m worried about him, as he hasn’t eaten in
The Richest Man in the World – by Simona Asinovski
Would you go hiking without headphones? I would prefer not to. For context, headphones are on my list of “things I can’t do without” on
Love Is Class, How Much Do You Have? A short story of two heroes on a sidewalk – by Sean Smith
We sat watching from the Starbucks window. It was November 12th, 2013. It was 37º outside, with intense wind whipping through the glass jungle that
Care Can Not Be Purchased – by Byron Hamel
People who know me, know that I am constantly approached by people in need. People who know me on a deeper level are already aware
#SocksOff – by Jamie Newell
More than just a saying among friends “socks off” is a real philosophy that we should all embrace. In my first post 4 weeks ago
Hand in Hand For Healing! – by Erika Kind
There are many of our lovely friends dealing with health issues or mental problems, or are in the midst of working themselves through the wounds
This Time, Avoid Putting All Your Hope & Eggs in One Easter Basket – by Dietrich Gruen, Former Hospice Chaplain
This spring and Easter bring Final Four frenzy for us Badger basketball fans—but I am not putting all my hope & eggs in that faux
Travel Woes Kindle the Kindness of Strangers – by Tessie Swope
Nothing reminds you that you’re a single parent quite like air travel with a toddler. During a trip home for Christmas last year, I brought
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