Kindness comes at just the right time
I love stories of serendipitous kindness. Those times when someone calls just when you need to talk, a friend delivers a book that contains the exact words you need to hear, or a stranger delivers a compliment at the precise moment you need it most. This has happened hundreds of times in my life, but
Integrity & Kindness Go Together
I don’t remember when I first heard the word “integrity,” but I remember hearing it, and for a long time, only having a vague idea of the meaning. Merriam-Webster has three definitions for Integrity: E Firm adherence to a code of especially moral or artistic values. E An unimpaired condition. E The quality or state
Unforgettable Connections Built By Kindness
When I started writing this column, I was excited to hear from the people of Fargo-Moorhead. I had a hunch there were beautiful acts of kindness happening all around me, but I wasn’t quite sure how to find them. So, I put out a call for help. I asked readers to send me their stories
Learning from Mom’s Mistakes and Strengths
If I could change one thing about myself, I would be a better mom. I never seem to have quite enough patience to ride the tide of mischief that is inevitable with three children. The laundry and the dishes always seem to call out the loudest just when my kids want to snuggle or tell
Encourage Thoughts Based on Love
I have been trying really hard to become a better person, but I think I’ve reached a plateau. I am now to the point where I can control my actions, but I’m having a hard time controlling my thoughts. For example, I will see trash on the sidewalk and stop and pick it up, because
Choose a flood of kindness this spring
Sunshine! Warm (well, warmer) temperatures! It’s amazing how my mood fluctuates with the weather forecast. I have been sitting under a gray cloud for far too long, and it’s making me crabby. No amount of bottled Vitamin D can do what Mother Nature does. I don’t know about you, but I think it’s time for
Kindness Takes on Viral Nature
Everyone makes the choices they make for a reason. You work at your job because you either love it or you need to get paid. You commit random acts of kindness because you want to make the world a better place or you hope karma will pay you back. I write this column for two
