Kindness counteracts bad behavior
I think we’ve all witnessed people with bad behavior. I’m not talking about personal choices, I’m talking about treating someone poorly. It turns my stomach to see someone hurting someone else with their words or actions. Many times, there is nothing we can do in the midst of the situation, but as this woman from
The filter of gratitude
How do you see yourself? Is the image you see in photos the same image you see in your mind? Maybe you picture yourself being ten years younger, or ten pounds lighter, or ten shades less grey. My friend, Andrea, sent me a photo from last week’s trip to San Diego. We were waiting for
Greeting cards wow woman with intentional kindness
Have you ever leaned into someone during a challenging season in that person’s life? Did you deliver a casserole or a plate of fresh-baked cookies? As the recipient of both casseroles and cookies, I can tell you they hit their mark and remind us we’re not alone in our suffering. Kindness is healing, because when
The day my husband went viral
A funny thing happened while I was carefully planning out my life: my husband nearly delivered a baby in a blizzard. There I was, talking with my work team about how to remind people of the power of kindness. Should we order new stickers? How about pens that say, “Kindness is Contagious”? Nope. Let’s just
Kids’ kindness delights grandparents
Weigh in on this for me: Is it more fun to be a parent or grandparent? I feel like I might know the answer based on the letters I received recently from some readers who make kindness a priority in the time they spend with their grandchildren. Judi Sebeck, of Deerwood, Minn., sent in this
Someone saved my husband’s life
My husband was supposed to be on the team bus. That’s what he always does. His basketball team was heading out for a weekend double header and he rides the bus. Only, at the last minute, he decided to drive his own car. That night after the first game (a win!) he followed the bus
Delight comes from mysterious acts of kindness
Crime shows, murder-mysteries, suspense novels… are you hooked? Do you love the adrenaline rush that comes from not knowing what will come next? Not me. I like everything laid out and unfolding according to plan. If I can guess what happens next in a show, even better. Life sometimes has a bit of mystery to
