The Kindness Podcast Episode 26: Dr. Tara Cousineau
I was sitting in my chair this morning, having a quiet conversation with God and thinking about all the people I know who are intensely hurting right now. As each one came to mind, I thought about the terrible things that are happening in their lives and the ways it seems the darkness is winning.
Not big into long-term planning? Me neither.
People in church always talk about salvation. Heaven. How someday we’ll get to be with Jesus. I’m a little embarrassed to say it, but those words never sold me on the whole idea of God. Sure, I suppose I should have cared about my eternal home, but I’m not big into long term planning. I’m
Lean into the storm to show kindness
I was standing in the shower sobbing. With the fan on and the water running, it was the only place in the house I could hide until my torrent of pain had been released. Never before had I needed to expel so many emotional toxins from my system. And never have I needed to again.
The Kindness Podcast Episode 25: Hospitality Expert Sue Donaldson
When it comes to inviting people into my home, I need to get over myself, how about you? This week on The Kindness Podcast, I talk with Sue Donaldson, an expert on hospitality. Sue obviously didn’t say, “Hey, Nic, you need to get over yourself,” but she did remind me that hospitality and humility go
Is it too “peopley” for you?
My friend got a new shirt the other day and I immediately had closet envy. Here it is: Hysterical, right? It reminds me of a t-shirt I have that says, “I can’t adult today” that I wear every time I feel overworked and under appreciated. It gives my kids an immediate heads-up in the morning
Are you kind when you disagree with someone?
What feelings arise when you read the name Donald Trump? Does it create a knot in your stomach? Do you feel pride in our president? Or are you feeling numb to politics in general? There is a young woman in my town who is one of the kindest, most gentle people I have ever met.
The Kindness Podcast Episode 24: The Magic of Kindness
Taffy. That’s what my brain feels like every time I spend any time with James David. James is an illusionist, and he’s a good one. I’ve seen seven-foot college basketball players scream like 2nd graders after James has made a card appear in a hat across the room or left an imprint on one of
