The Power of Love in Response to Addiction What seems to us as bitter trials are often blessings in disguise. Oscar Wilde – Irish Poet This morning, I listened to an inspiring presentation by Killian Noe, the founding director of The Recovery Café Network. She offered ideas on “Living with Hope in the Darkness of Our Time,” and her comments relate to our work with kindness as well as […]
When Feeling Sad or Overwhelmed When I despair, I remember that all through history, the way of truth and love have always won. – Mahatma Gandhi During the last week, I felt myself being pulled into a feeling of frustration, even a bit of overwhelm, as I faced several challenges that I could not figure out how to resolve. As I looked for music to help me shift my […]
Love is a Powerful Force in the World Your task is not to seek love, but merely to seek and find all the barriers within yourself that you have built against it. Helen Schucman The subject of love intrigues me. Many articles or videos come to my attention every week, and I am easily pulled in. Last week, an interesting article left me pondering the question: “What is […]
We Are Planting Seeds Every Day The true meaning of life is to plant trees under whose shade you do not expect to sit. Nelson Henderson We believe that living with kindness transforms the world – not all at once and not by ourselves alone – but bit-by-bit, day-by-day, through acts of kindness powered by love. Sometimes we see a positive effect from a smile, a kind […]
