That Could Be Me I think we all have empathy. We may not have enough courage to display it. Maya Angelou During the last few months, in our community and around the country, the homeless population has grown dramatically. As a result, more and more people are using online platforms […]
Adventures with a Mouse and a Kind Community The greatness of a nation can be judged by the way its animals are treated. ~ Mahatma Gandhi This is a story of the kindness of strangers that demonstrates the power of community. We believe that most people are kind, and our experiences continue to support that belief. Most people do care about each other and reach out […]
Kindness as the Heart of a Local Economy “The measure of your life will not be in what you accumulate, but what you give away.” ~ Dr. Wayne Dyer In my last post, I shared the story of our friend, Bill, whose recent life experience exemplifies the gift economy, which is a very healthy sub-set of our financial economy. The currency of the gifting economy is not […]
Kindness as Currency in the Gifting Economy For it is in giving that we receive. ~ Saint Francis of Assisi This week, I want to take you down a more personal path, to show you the power of kindness in an individual life. What we give in this world does return to us in a way that meets our needs at the perfect time. This story also […]
