"Nothing can make our lives, or the lives of other people, more beautiful than perpetual kindness." --Tolstoy

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Adolescent Inquiry

My 16-year-old son was intuitively kind to me today. I gave a presentation at work. My son thought to ask how it went, and was generous in telling me he ... read full story

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  • Posted by EWK195
  • Jan 24, 2021
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When Reflection Brings Action

Some time ago, I came across a fellow busker who told me someone had just stolen the money tips from his guitar case. I thought I could give him some ... read full story

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  • Posted by josimmonds
  • Jan 23, 2021
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Bringing back card writing.

I decided to buy friendship cards and write how much my friends mean to me.   I chose people I have met throughout my life that I still keep in contact with, ... read full story

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  • Posted by eoto4future
  • Jan 22, 2021
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A Piece of My Heart

Quietly folding origami hearts was my meditative response to processing the events of this week in the U.S. I left a small box of them in the post office lobby, hoping to ... read full story

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  • Posted by screechingbird
  • Jan 21, 2021
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  • Shared by drjoybug on Jan 24, 2021

    My days are brighter My life is better. My soul is at peace. Friends surround me With love and comfort They make me smile. Joy

  • Shared by TheBigShelb on Jan 24, 2021

    Not looking forward to the forecast this week - getting into my "tired of winter mode".

  • Shared by Rajni on Jan 24, 2021

    Secrets, by Brahma Kumaris Acceptance is the secret of contentment. Appreciation is the secret of happiness

  • Shared by TheHuman on Jan 24, 2021

    While washing clothes, I found small living being in water. I visualized the pain it went through as it passed away. I tried my best but it is no more. May it get Peace in which ever world it went to.

  • Shared by TheHuman on Jan 24, 2021

    Wow wow our Patjos is Community Member of the week!!! Great Man he is!!! I am DANCING!!! I am Celebrating!!! Yes!!! Yes!!! Wow!!!

  • Shared by BlissForgive on Jan 24, 2021

    Our animals love us unconditionally, and they can teach us, to be that way for our fellow human beings. ~ unknown

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    I raised ₹ 24 for providing better life to women in rural India. Thanks to Vedanta for sponsoring my impact workout. Walk to help a cause with Impact app: onelink.to/impact.

  • Shared by CatEd1989 on Jan 24, 2021

    H A P P Y Sunday M O R N I N G !
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