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The Kindness Box
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Geoff-Allen
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Bible verses helping others
God calls Christians to pour themselves out for others.
But we are often slow to embrace this aspect of the Christian life. We misapply the freeness of God’s grace to us in Christ in such a way that can overshadow the appropriate response to that grace.
Scripture is saturated with God’s command to his people to help others, care for the poor, imitate his generosity, and to take a posture of self-sacrifice. Consider these 47 Bible verses and seven themes in Scripture that instruct the church to love God and neighbor by helping others.
abwe.org
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God calls Christians to pour themselves out for others.
But we are often slow to embrace this aspect of the Christian life. We misapply the freeness of God’s grace to us in Christ in such a way that can overshadow the appropriate response to that grace.
Scripture is saturated with God’s command to his people to help others, care for the poor, imitate his generosity, and to take a posture of self-sacrifice. Consider these 47 Bible verses and seven themes in Scripture that instruct the church to love God and neighbor by helping others.
47 Bible Verses About Helping Others: 7 Scriptural Themes for Generosity
The gospel calls us to give ourselves freely to serve others, but we often resist.
abwe.org
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Geoff-Allen
Resident megalomaniac
Kind Words Or No Words
I truly believe words are very powerful and can be used in a positive or negative manner.....I hate to admit it but have participated in gossip and spreading rumors like others at work, etc.....I have experienced the positive effects as well as the meanness & pain of unkind gossip & jealousy- but no more!!I NOW CHOOSE NOT TO GOSSIP, SPREAD RUMORS OR BE PART OF THE PROCESS. I CHOOSE THE OPPOSITE- I CHOOSE TO SHARE AS MUCH VERBAL KINDNESS AS POSSIBLE...WORDS CAN HEAL!!!
Words Can Heal is a national campaign to eliminate verbal violence, curb gossip and promote the healing power of words to enhance relationships at every level. (check out website wordscanheal.org). Below are a few of their slogans which have been made into signs:
Kind Words Or No Words : I Pledge No Gossip! | KindSpring.org
A place to practice small acts of kindness. For over a decade the KindSpring community has focused on inner transformation, while collectively changing the world with generosity, gratitude, and trust.
Plenty more at that site!
All the best
Geoff-Allen
Resident megalomaniac
Small Acts That Change the World | KindSpring.org
A place to practice small acts of kindness. For over a decade the KindSpring community has focused on inner transformation, while collectively changing the world with generosity, gratitude, and trust.
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Geoff-Allen
Resident megalomaniac
A friend of mine in Chicago sent me an e-mail with her description of an uplifting event that she witnessed... "And talking about beautiful...yesterday I was witness to such a heartwarming random act of kindness. It will forever be imprinted in my mind. I had to run downtown to help Bonnie out for a few hours (it was not part of my original plans for Monday). On my bus ride back to the train station, we were in gridlock traffic right by the opera house. As I stare out my window a handsome young man (25ish to 30ish) walks out of the side door of the Opera House. It's cold and windy outside. He has on a heavy army-issued jacket and a scarf wrapped around his neck. As he's walking towards the bridge there are three homeless men with their cups, each sitting maybe 15 feet from one other. The young man ... Read Full Story >>
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Small Acts That Change the World | KindSpring.org
A place to practice small acts of kindness. For over a decade the KindSpring community has focused on inner transformation, while collectively changing the world with generosity, gratitude, and trust.
Geoff-Allen
Resident megalomaniac
Today is World Kindness Day. It’s a good reminder to ask: Are you remembering to give yourself kindness, too? We often find it easy to show acceptance and caring toward other people, while the sneaky voice of our inner critic resists turning that kindness inward.
We can notice this tendency before making an important decision or doing something for the first time, when a tiny voice inside our head says: “You can’t do that.” Moments of self-doubt are a normal part of life, but indulging the inner critic can become a habit that paralyzes us, sometimes leading to fear, depression, and anxiety.
A little daily mindfulness practice interrupts the mental habit of self-doubt, according to research. It allows you to recognize that voice for what it really is—simply a thought, not a fact. Here are three ways to soothe your inner critic through kindness.
www.mindful.org
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We can notice this tendency before making an important decision or doing something for the first time, when a tiny voice inside our head says: “You can’t do that.” Moments of self-doubt are a normal part of life, but indulging the inner critic can become a habit that paralyzes us, sometimes leading to fear, depression, and anxiety.
A little daily mindfulness practice interrupts the mental habit of self-doubt, according to research. It allows you to recognize that voice for what it really is—simply a thought, not a fact. Here are three ways to soothe your inner critic through kindness.
How to Be Kind to Your Inner Critic
On World Kindness Day, remember to give yourself kindness, too. Here are three practices to connect with self-compassion and soothe your inner critic.
www.mindful.org
All the best!
Geoff-Allen
Resident megalomaniac
We think of kindness as something we do for others. But Rick Hanson says kindness is a two-way street.
I usually describe a practice as something to do: get on your own side, see the being behind the eyes, take in the good, etc. This practice is different: it’s something to recognize. From this recognition, appropriate action will follow. Let me explain.
Some years ago, I was invited to give a keynote at a conference with the largest audience I’d ever faced. It was a big step up for me. Legendary psychologists were giving the other talks, and I feared I wouldn’t measure up. I was nervous. Real nervous.
I sat in the back waiting my turn, worrying about how people would see me. I thought about how to look impressive and get approval. My mind fixed on me, me, me. I was miserable.
Then I began reading an interview with the Dalai Lama. He spoke about the happiness in wishing others well. A wave of relief and calming swept through me as I recognized that the kindest thing I could do for myself was to stop obsessing about “me” and instead try to be helpful to others.
www.mindful.org
I usually describe a practice as something to do: get on your own side, see the being behind the eyes, take in the good, etc. This practice is different: it’s something to recognize. From this recognition, appropriate action will follow. Let me explain.
Some years ago, I was invited to give a keynote at a conference with the largest audience I’d ever faced. It was a big step up for me. Legendary psychologists were giving the other talks, and I feared I wouldn’t measure up. I was nervous. Real nervous.
I sat in the back waiting my turn, worrying about how people would see me. I thought about how to look impressive and get approval. My mind fixed on me, me, me. I was miserable.
Then I began reading an interview with the Dalai Lama. He spoke about the happiness in wishing others well. A wave of relief and calming swept through me as I recognized that the kindest thing I could do for myself was to stop obsessing about “me” and instead try to be helpful to others.
Just One Thing: Be Kind to Yourself by Being Kind to Others
We think of kindness as something we do for others. But Rick Hanson says kindness is a two-way street.
www.mindful.org
Geoff-Allen
Resident megalomaniac
Perhaps the greatest charity comes when we are kind to each other, when we don’t judge or categorize someone else, when we simply give each other the benefit of the doubt or remain quiet. Charity is accepting someone’s differences, weaknesses, and shortcomings; having patience with someone who has let us down; or resisting the impulse to become offended when someone doesn’t handle something the way we might have hoped. Charity is refusing to take advantage of another’s weakness and being willing to forgive someone who has hurt us. Charity is expecting the best of each other
Marvin J. Ashton
Marvin J. Ashton
Geoff-Allen
Resident megalomaniac
Try - soveryblessed.com kindness - several!
Geoff-Allen
Resident megalomaniac
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Geoff-Allen
Resident megalomaniac
Can Being Kind Nourish You?
The other day, on the Christian radio station, they discussed the characteristics of happy children. Apparently, a study was conducted, and research shows kids who are kinder are generally happier.…
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Geoff-Allen
Resident megalomaniac
A few times, in this new world of technology, I’m embarrassed to admit that I’ve caught myself immersed in my phone when I should have been acknowledging a clerk or the person ringing up my groceries. I think about that, and I put my phone aside these days—even, sometimes, leaving it at home so I can be more present in my life.
The inquiry on the blog today is: In what small ways can you nourish the people around you?
Do you check in with how your partner is feeling? Do you, as we suggest in “Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff in Love,” ask for dream updates? Do you check in with your friends and co-workers about their lives in an effort to connect more deeply?
kristinecarlson.com
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The inquiry on the blog today is: In what small ways can you nourish the people around you?
Do you check in with how your partner is feeling? Do you, as we suggest in “Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff in Love,” ask for dream updates? Do you check in with your friends and co-workers about their lives in an effort to connect more deeply?
Kindness is Small Ways You Nourish the People Around You
Moments of joy happen when you are sunshine to others. A humorous moment or a subtle caring gesture. Perhaps a random act of kindness!
kristinecarlson.com
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Geoff-Allen
Resident megalomaniac
Leads to -
Kindness is the golden thread that weaves humanity together. It’s the gentle touch, the warm smile, and the selfless act that can transform lives. In a world often bustling with chaos and noise, kindness stands as a beacon of hope, reminding us of our shared humanity.
Kindness need not be grandiose; it thrives in the simplest gestures. Holding the door for a stranger, offering a listening ear, or leaving an uplifting
note—all these acts create ripples. They touch hearts, inspire others, and set off a chain reaction of goodwill.
Saidi Ibrahim
All the best!
Geoff-Allen
Resident megalomaniac
Kindness is more than behavior. The art of kindness involves harboring a spirit of helpfulness, being generous and considerate, and doing so without expecting anything in return.
Rather than viewing it exclusively as an action, think of kindness as a quality of being you can cultivate. Giving kindness often is simple, free and health-enhancing.
www.mayoclinichealthsystem.org
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Rather than viewing it exclusively as an action, think of kindness as a quality of being you can cultivate. Giving kindness often is simple, free and health-enhancing.
Practice the art of kindness
Kindness is a quality of being. Try a few easy ways to boost your kindness and enjoy the benefits of a longer, healthier life.
All the best!
Geoff-Allen
Resident megalomaniac
Metta meditation -
Many sites ... here is one -
www.mindful.org
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Many sites ... here is one -
This Loving-Kindness Meditation is a Radical Act of Love
Jon Kabat-Zinn leads us in a heartscape meditation for deep healing of ourselves and others.
www.mindful.org
Enjoy!
Geoff-Allen
Resident megalomaniac
I had an old trench coat that was balled up on the floor of my garage, gathering dust near the washing machine. It was raining. It was unusually cold (for California, anyway).
I was driving home when I saw a man in a short sleeved shirt wandering through our neighborhood, pushing a shopping cart. He was walking painfully slow. He was dripping wet.
I paused at the intersection to my street and watched him for several minutes, thinking. My heart was heavy seeing him move so slowly, so wet, so cold. I suddenly remembered the crumpled-up coat. But what if I needed it sometime in the future? A story I had once heard at a church conference came to mind.
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I was driving home when I saw a man in a short sleeved shirt wandering through our neighborhood, pushing a shopping cart. He was walking painfully slow. He was dripping wet.
I paused at the intersection to my street and watched him for several minutes, thinking. My heart was heavy seeing him move so slowly, so wet, so cold. I suddenly remembered the crumpled-up coat. But what if I needed it sometime in the future? A story I had once heard at a church conference came to mind.
A Small Act of Kindness Can Make a Big Difference
When I hear of stories of kindness being done to others, I’m inspired to do the same. I think most of us are like that. We need each other’s inspiration as we travel life’s highways, trying to figure it all out.
tinybuddha.com
Also checkout Ken's site!
All the best!
Geoff-Allen
Resident megalomaniac
I believe we are in many ways brought up to believe that kindness is very rare. We are taught about a cruel world, an unjust world. We are taught about mans inhumanity to man. War and violence, power and money. The world is becoming more and more corrupt, and its true and I won’t deny it , humankind has succumbed to selfishness, arrogance, and primitive savagery towards one another.
Yet, in the pit of all humankinds violence and cruelties, there is a ray of hope that keeps us from ceasing to exist, and that is love. And with love comes kindness towards fellow mankind. Love motivates kindness, you cannot have love without kindness, and you cannot have kindness without love.
www.kindspring.org
Yet, in the pit of all humankinds violence and cruelties, there is a ray of hope that keeps us from ceasing to exist, and that is love. And with love comes kindness towards fellow mankind. Love motivates kindness, you cannot have love without kindness, and you cannot have kindness without love.
Reflection On Kindness | KindSpring.org
Kindness, and the world. I believe we are in many ways brought up to believe that kindness is very rare. We are taught about a cruel world, an unjust world. We are taught about mans inhumanity to man. War and violence, power and money. The world is becoming more and more
Geoff-Allen
Resident megalomaniac
Bible Verses About Kindness - not JUST - {womansday.com}