Kindness Suggestion

WHAT MIGHT WE GIVE ANOTHER IN SIXTY SECONDS?
By Ellie Braun-Haley

Resentment for the errors done by others, anger at life and injustices, rage over unseen wrongs, these are the human emotions and reactions, which destroy relationships, eat at every part of our own being and hinder laughter and healing.

Forgiveness, compassion, understanding, tenderness and mercy -- these are the human strengths, which can mend the tears and set us free to move forward.

May we remember to let out the hostility and invite in the forgiveness, that we too can be freed from the bonds of acrimony. And may we ceaselessly remember the words of Christ on the cross, “Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do.”

It is within each of us to dispel the dark shadows, some of which we may have cast. It is within each of us to bring more joy into the lives of others. We have the ability. We need only make the choice to be positive, kind and forgiving.

For those who live in darkness, let all who have light, share it. We each are filled with talents and the light of God. If we let out the light, to share with others, our individual light will grow all the brighter. The more we give, the more we receive.

What might we give another individual in sixty seconds of our time?

We can close our eyes and focus on sending out love and healing energy.

We can utilize our voices with encouraging words offered in a gentle fashion.

Our touch can be gentle, tender and filled with caring.

Our eyes can speak volumes as they mirror thoughts of goodness and mercy.

In sixty seconds we have the ability to restore trust and calm to a troubled spirit. We hold within us the stuff which holds hope together. We need only choose to share the goodness within.

Hugs, Ellie

— Ellie Braun-Haley

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TAKE THE SFPNN KINDNESS CHALLENGE!

Living through the words of Gandhi, we must be the change we want to see in the world. We must also acknowledge those who are in the act of creating those changes. Therefore, we have two challenges for you.

Kindness Challenge # 1: Do something kind today and every day. It doesn’t have to be of earth-shattering proportions to make a positive difference. Simply saying “Thank You” or letting someone know they’re appreciated can have a tremendous impact. Find little ways to be kind and to make our world a kinder place. And feel free to tell us about your kind act!

E-mail: “KINDNESS”

Kindness Challenge # 2: Share something kind someone has done for you! People are kind to us in a myriad of ways on a daily basis. But we often overlook their kindness. Become aware of acts of kindness and acknowledge the person performing them. Then share their kind gesture with SFPNN.

E-mail: “KINDNESS”

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