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The Kindness Box
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“Imagine you are walking in the woods and you see a small dog sitting by a tree. As you approach it, it suddenly lunges at you, teeth bared. You are frightened and angry. But then you notice that one of its legs is caught in a trap. Immediately your mood shifts from anger to concern: You see that the dog’s aggression is coming from a place of vulnerability and pain. This applies to all of us. When we behave in hurtful ways, it is because we are caught in some kind of trap. The more we look through the eyes of wisdom at ourselves and one another, the more we cultivate a compassionate heart.”-- Tara Brach
Geoff-Allen
Resident megalomaniac
Thanks for sharing ... reminds me of another quote - lemme see if I can locate it ...
The quote was about people who need love the most - didn't find it but this site is worth a read -
Those Who Need Love The Most Will Almost Never Find It
All the best!
"When you are kind to others, it not only changes you, it changes the world." -Harold Koshner-
"Perhaps you will forget tomorrow the kind words you say today, but the recipient may cherish them for a lifetime." -Dale Carnegie-
"Kind words can be short and easy to speak, but their echoes are truly endless." -Mother Teresa-
"Perhaps you will forget tomorrow the kind words you say today, but the recipient may cherish them for a lifetime." -Dale Carnegie-
"Kind words can be short and easy to speak, but their echoes are truly endless." -Mother Teresa-
Geoff-Allen
Resident megalomaniac
Geoff-Allen
Resident megalomaniac
Proactive kindness
It’s in your best interest to be considerate of the best interests of others. It’s in your best interest to live in a world where there’s more understanding and less divisiveness.
You can’t force others to be kinder, more tolerant, more cooperative. Yet you can set a powerful positive example with your own behavior.
Don’t wait to receive kindness before offering kindness to others. You can be more proactive than that.
You can be the first person in the situation to act with genuine kindness. You can be the first person to listen, to seek to understand, to offer your assistance.
Your kindness will not always be returned. It will, however, always make a difference and set a positive example.
The highly beneficial conditions of friendship, understanding, unity, and peace have to start somewhere. Do your best to let them start with you.
— Ralph Marston
More at this site -
The Daily Motivator - Proactive kindness
All the best!
It’s in your best interest to be considerate of the best interests of others. It’s in your best interest to live in a world where there’s more understanding and less divisiveness.
You can’t force others to be kinder, more tolerant, more cooperative. Yet you can set a powerful positive example with your own behavior.
Don’t wait to receive kindness before offering kindness to others. You can be more proactive than that.
You can be the first person in the situation to act with genuine kindness. You can be the first person to listen, to seek to understand, to offer your assistance.
Your kindness will not always be returned. It will, however, always make a difference and set a positive example.
The highly beneficial conditions of friendship, understanding, unity, and peace have to start somewhere. Do your best to let them start with you.
— Ralph Marston
More at this site -
The Daily Motivator - Proactive kindness
All the best!
Geoff-Allen
Resident megalomaniac
"Be the kind of person who isn’t afraid to ask someone if they are okay twice if they say they are but look like they aren’t. Be the kind of person who smiles at people even if they don’t smile back. Be the kind of person you wished for when no one was there for you. Be the kind of person who is brave enough to stand alone in a crowd for what is right. Be that person because we need more people like that in the world. Be that person because people like that are rarer than the rarest diamonds and gold."-- Nikita Gill
Geoff-Allen
Resident megalomaniac
Thanks for sharing - wishing all our readers a happy Christmas with their families whatever their beliefs may be ...
12 Christmas Quotes about Love and Family that will Lift Your Spirits
Geoff-Allen
Resident megalomaniac
Reminds me of a book called "The Art of Happiness" - features the Dalai Lama's philosophy & beliefs.
Dalai Lama on the key to a meaningful and happy life
Hope everyone had an enjoyable Christmas.
Cheers!
“This Christmas mend a quarrel. Seek out a forgotten friend. Dismiss suspicion and replace it with trust. Write a letter. Give a soft answer. Encourage youth. Manifest your loyalty in word and deed. Keep a promise. Forgo a grudge. Forgive an enemy. Apologize. Try to understand. Examine your demands on others. Think first of someone else. Be kind. Be gentle. Laugh a little more. Express your gratitude. Welcome a stranger. Gladden the heart of a child. Take pleasure in the beauty and wonder of the earth. Speak your love, and then speak it again.” - Howard W. Hunter
Geoff-Allen
Resident megalomaniac
Dalai Lama's guide to a more meaningful life - may not mention kindness specifically but well-worth a read -
Wait a sec - I had a second read and kindness DOES get mentioned in the Dalai Lama's advice -
So, let us reflect what is truly of value in life, what gives meaning to our lives, and set our priorities on the basis of that. The purpose of our life needs to be positive. We weren’t born with the purpose of causing trouble, harming others. For our life to be of value, I think we must develop basic good human qualities—warmth, kindness, compassion. Then our life becomes meaningful and more peaceful—happier.”
Dalai Lama on the key to a meaningful and happy life
Enjoy your day!
Wait a sec - I had a second read and kindness DOES get mentioned in the Dalai Lama's advice -
So, let us reflect what is truly of value in life, what gives meaning to our lives, and set our priorities on the basis of that. The purpose of our life needs to be positive. We weren’t born with the purpose of causing trouble, harming others. For our life to be of value, I think we must develop basic good human qualities—warmth, kindness, compassion. Then our life becomes meaningful and more peaceful—happier.”
Dalai Lama on the key to a meaningful and happy life
Enjoy your day!
Geoff-Allen
Resident megalomaniac
Count the acts of kindness you perform each day and track them so that you can report the total by the end of the week. Or, take notice when someone does something deliberately kind for you; pay the kindness forward by being kind to 3 people that day.
Comes from this psychology blog -
Top 10 Highly Popular Strategies for Boosting Happiness
Cheers!
Comes from this psychology blog -
Top 10 Highly Popular Strategies for Boosting Happiness
Cheers!
Geoff-Allen
Resident megalomaniac
Currently enjoying "The Gifts of Imperfection.
Here's a little taste -
“We cultivate love when we allow our most vulnerable and powerful selves to be deeply seen and known, and when we honor the spiritual connection that grows from that offering with trust, respect, kindness and affection.
Love is not something we give or get; it is something that we nurture and grow, a connection that can only be cultivated between two people when it exists within each one of them – we can only love others as much as we love ourselves.
Shame, blame, disrespect, betrayal, and the withholding of affection damage the roots from which love grows. Love can only survive these injuries if they are acknowledged, healed and rare.”
Brené Brown Quotes (Author of Daring Greatly)
All the best!
Here's a little taste -
“We cultivate love when we allow our most vulnerable and powerful selves to be deeply seen and known, and when we honor the spiritual connection that grows from that offering with trust, respect, kindness and affection.
Love is not something we give or get; it is something that we nurture and grow, a connection that can only be cultivated between two people when it exists within each one of them – we can only love others as much as we love ourselves.
Shame, blame, disrespect, betrayal, and the withholding of affection damage the roots from which love grows. Love can only survive these injuries if they are acknowledged, healed and rare.”
Brené Brown Quotes (Author of Daring Greatly)
All the best!
Geoff-Allen
Resident megalomaniac
Found another great quotes site -
Here's a taste -
The following is a list of meaning quotes about helping others. There aren’t a lot of things you can do that can match the feeling you get when you help someone in some positive way. We’re all experiencing this thing called LIFE together and as you know, it isn’t always an enjoyable ride. Sometimes, we’ll be down on our luck and need some help such as a break, a chance, or an opportunity. Sometimes, we just need someone to show us some compassion and kindness. If you’ve ever had someone help you in some way, remember how it felt and keep that feeling in mind when the opportunity for you to help someone else comes up.
I hope these quotes will remind you, in case you’ve forgotten, that we’re all on the same team. Life can often be difficult, we all know this, and if each of us remembers to help others now and then, we’ll be doing our part in making life a bit more enjoyable for everyone. If you have any helping type quotes to share, you can do so at the bottom of the page. Thanks!
Read the quotes here -
55 Meaningful Quotes About Helping Others - MotivationalWellBeing
Enjoy your evening!
Here's a taste -
The following is a list of meaning quotes about helping others. There aren’t a lot of things you can do that can match the feeling you get when you help someone in some positive way. We’re all experiencing this thing called LIFE together and as you know, it isn’t always an enjoyable ride. Sometimes, we’ll be down on our luck and need some help such as a break, a chance, or an opportunity. Sometimes, we just need someone to show us some compassion and kindness. If you’ve ever had someone help you in some way, remember how it felt and keep that feeling in mind when the opportunity for you to help someone else comes up.
I hope these quotes will remind you, in case you’ve forgotten, that we’re all on the same team. Life can often be difficult, we all know this, and if each of us remembers to help others now and then, we’ll be doing our part in making life a bit more enjoyable for everyone. If you have any helping type quotes to share, you can do so at the bottom of the page. Thanks!
Read the quotes here -
55 Meaningful Quotes About Helping Others - MotivationalWellBeing
Enjoy your evening!