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Leave a Little Sparkle

January 5, 2021 /0 Comments/in /by

Often it’s the little things we do that have the greatest impact. Spontaneous acts of kindness can leave a little sparkle in someone’s day.

Need a few ideas?

*  Tell your best friend what you appreciate about them
*  Leave a note on someone’s windshield wishing them a good day
*  Buy a box of cookies and take them to a domestic abuse shelter
*  Tell the next service person you encounter how good they are at what they do
*  Fill a bag with snacks, socks and a bottle of water. Toss it in your car and hand
it to the next homeless person you see.

 

 

 

 

 

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Your Next Memory Is Waiting To Be Made

December 22, 2020 /0 Comments/in /by

This week we may all make memories. Which ones we wish to cherish is up to us. Often it’s the unexpected little things that bring laughter or tears whenever we remember them.

Years ago, for my young nephew’s birthday, I baked a special cake, and while all the relatives were singing Happy Birthday, I carried my work of art across the room only to see it fall to the floor in front of the birthday boy.  His burst of laughter made me smile, and soon everyone else thought it was hilarious.  Why do we remember that birthday more than any other?  By the way, we salvaged the bottom layer of the cake!

During the holidays, look for the little moments that might turn into your never-to-be-forgotten memories.

 

 

 

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A Cup of Kindness

December 8, 2020 /0 Comments/in /by

‘Tis the season to be kind.  What’s in your cup?

Little Rosie had no money, so she “borrowed” a beautiful handkerchief from her mother’s purse and carefully wrapped it in bright tissue paper to give to her mama on Christmas morning.  That gift was never forgotten.

The value of a gift is the thought that goes into it.  The gifts we tend to remember are those which are wrapped with love.

A gift you might give yourself this season could be a cupful of kindness spilled on anonymous receivers.

 

 

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Thank You!

November 25, 2020 /0 Comments/in /by

Today is a good time to thank you for all the kindness you have shown to people everywhere.  We never know the impact of our little “thanks” when someone just needs one uplifting word.

May gratitude be always on your lips and in your heart.

 

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World Kindness Day

November 13, 2020 /0 Comments/in /by

World Kindness Day was first introduced in 1998 by the World Kindness Movement. This organization was formed at a Tokyo conference in 1997 when Japan brought kindness organizations of multiple nations together and emphasized the necessity of a global kindness movement. Currently, over 28 countries are a part of the World Kindness Movement group.

This day is now celebrated on November 13 each year to emphasize the importance of being kind and to help everyone understand that compassion for others is what binds us all together.  On World Kindness Day, groups and individuals are encouraged to go out of their way to be kind to others.  It’s also a good reminder to let others around us know how much we appreciate their kindness.

 

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A Kind Gentleman

October 23, 2020 /0 Comments/in /by

Scattering kindness is how Matt Blair lived his life, and how I believe he would want to be remembered.  While “He embodied the best of what it means to be a Viking” said Mark Wilf, Minnesota Vikings Owner, he was also so much more.

I had the privilege of inviting Matt to a number of nonprofit events where he thrilled kids and shared his love of life.  A memory I’ll always treasure is when Matt joined Jerelyn Steele on stage at the Mall of America to sing “Stand By Me.”

While Matt Blair is no longer part of this world, his kindness lives on.

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Thank You Teachers!

October 5, 2020 /0 Comments/in /by

How can we thank the teachers and staff who tirelessly work to educate and comfort our youth?  Whether or not we have children in school, we all want our future generation to thrive and grow.

As a simple gesture of thanks, my husband and I decided to give a gift of coffee to teachers and staff at the Lucy Laney School in Minneapolis and Partnership Academy in Richfield, Minnesota.  Perhaps as important, is the little note card we are adding to the bags of coffee which say “Someone has given you this card because You Are Awesome!”

By purchasing bags of ground coffee from the Friends of San Lucas, we’re also supporting the coffee farmers in Guatemala.  Coffee can be shipped anywhere in the USA.

Know of a school, teachers, or others who deserve to be thanked? Give a gift of coffee.

 

 

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Difficult Days

September 11, 2020 /0 Comments/in /by

“Today was a Difficult Day,” said Pooh.

There was a pause.

“Do you want to talk about it?” asked Piglet.

“No,” said Pooh after a bit. “No, I don’t think I do”

“That’s okay,” said Piglet, and he came and sat beside his friend.

“What are you doing?” asked Pooh.

“Nothing, really,” said Piglet. “Only, I know what Difficult Days are like.
I quite often don’t like talking about it on my Difficult Days either.”

“But goodness,” continued Piglet, “Difficult Days are so much easier
when you know you’ve got someone there for you. And I’ll always be here for you, Pooh.”

And as Pooh sat there, working through in his head his Difficult Day, while the solid, reliable Piglet sat next to him quietly, swinging his little legs…. he thought that his best friend had never been more right.”      A.A. Milne

 

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