Room at the Table Let our hearts not be hardened to those living on the margins. There is room at the table for everyone. This is how it all begins, this is how we gather in. There is room at the table for everyone. Carrie Newcomer Recently, we were introduced to Carrie Newcomer’s music, and it has enriched our lives. Through her music and in her life of service, she […]
An Upgrade to the Golden Rule Do unto others as you would have others do unto you. The Golden Rule How do you want to be treated? We each have an answer to that question, and our answers may have different details, but most can be summed up as being treated with kindness. If you want to be treated kindly, the answer is simple: treat other […]
We Are Each on Our Own Kindness Path Wherever there is a human being, there is an opportunity for kindness. Seneca We are each living with the gifts and challenges of our life journey – perhaps similar, […]
Kindness Is More Than an Action After a while, kindness is not just an act you’re doing. It becomes who you are. Nipun Mehta* Most people are kind in their daily activities, given circumstances that are comfortable and with people who are familiar. We find it easy to greet each other and say a few words of acknowledgement. These are acts of kindness that make the day […]
A Man of Peace A Tribute to Balbir Singh Sodhi This may be the world’s only hope for peace: that all of us, brothers and sisters and strangers alike, understand we meet as guests together in ‘God’s own tent.’ […]
Putting Judgment on Hold “It’s not things that upset us, it’s our judgment about things.” … Epictetus The key is to find ways to see people and accept them as they are. Sometimes daily interactions can be annoying – a rude comment can trigger a negative feeling. It’s easy to take offense. How do we get past our judgment and respond with kindness? It’s […]
Let’s Allow a Powerful Vision to Guide Us “Create a vision for the life you really want and then work relentlessly towards making it a Reality” ― Roy T. Bennett Do you have a vision of a better world than the one you […]
