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A Simple Gift for a Fussy Child at the Store

I like wearing things in my hair (wreaths, bows, streamers etc.). I had a big blue bow from one of our christmas gifts in my hair at work today. A ... read full story

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  • Oct 18, 2018
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Surprise Bath Salts for the Cashier

In December, I was at the grocery store buying canning jars for a project I was working on. The cashier asked me what I was going to use the jars ... read full story

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  • Oct 17, 2018
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Leaving Some Hand Salve for the Mail Carrier

Last Christmas, I gave my mail carrier some hand-made salve to keep her hands from getting so chapped delivering mail. She recently left me a note in my mailbox saying ... read full story

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  • Oct 17, 2018
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Leaving Bubbles and Balls for Kids at a Park

Went to the store and bought a few balls and several bottles of bubbles. Drove to my grand-daughter's favorite park and left some bubbles and a ball next to the ... read full story

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  • Oct 16, 2018
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  • Shared by pattysnyder4 on Oct 18, 2018

    My soul is nourished by connections to kind souls. I look forward to this challenge as it allows me to interact with a group of people who are making the world a better place!

  • Shared by mindyjourney on Oct 18, 2018

    For our dear Rajni, as he travels to India — our thoughts and blessings journey with him 🕊.

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  • Shared by sd507439 on Oct 18, 2018

    Said the Metta for all beings 🌎!

  • Shared by BlissForgive on Oct 18, 2018

    You must be willing to open your heart over and over despite life's hard knocks and unpredictable obstacles. There's no getting out of the darkness until you let in some light. ~ Unknown

  • Shared by Lilijourney on Oct 18, 2018

    My heart is open to the challenge, and by the Grace of God I am moving. So very useful to have a happy heart to conquer the nagging doubts

  • Shared by KindSpringer on Oct 18, 2018

    I started going to temple... I am asking GOD "You shouId be happy, I should be happy, parents should be happy, everyone should happy... it's ok this is my wish but you do whatever is to be done..".

  • Shared by leoladyc728 on Oct 18, 2018

    " Expecting the world to treat you fairly because you are a good person is like expecting the bull not to charge because you are a vegetarian." Rabbi Harold Kushner

  • Shared by gardengal10 on Oct 18, 2018

    "The first duty of love is to listen." Paul Tillich
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