I have a theory: I think our world is like our bodies.
We become healthy with tiny, day-by-day good decisions. Maybe we go for a walk. Or say no to that second piece of pie. Or have a cup of tea instead of another rum and Coke.
Some of those decisions are hard. We have to be intentional about remembering the bigger ... Read More
I see the anger and division happening in our country. I know you see it, too. How can we not?
People are working so hard to heal the brokenness once and for all, but along with that comes more fear, more disagreements about the best way to create change and more distance between people.
Good will come of this. I’m certain of ... Read More
I interviewed Jason Mraz for “The Kindness Podcast” last week about his new album coming out in June, “Look for the Good.”
When I asked him to share one story of kindness that really affected him, he went back decades, to the beginning of his career. He told me about being a starving musician and about the ... Read More
The world is such an amazing place.
I recently connected with a woman named Ashley Noronha who lives in Rome, Italy. Ashley started the Sparklers’ Diaries movement as a way for people to intentionally spread light during the quarantine. Her website is an oasis of goodness.
That in itself is really cool, but I also loved hearing that ... Read More
As people slowly emerge from their homes and tentatively begin venturing out, I hope the care we’ve developed for each other only increases.
I’ve asked you to send in your COVID Kindness stories and there are so many ways we are seeing kindness blossom in our communities.
From Joan in Fargo: “My dear friend left a care package outside our door recently ... Read More
Does social isolation ever make you feel lonely? Me too.
We hear “we’re all in this together,” but when we’re walking out the day to day, it can feel like we are in this on our own.
I have been delighted by the stories I’ve gotten recently reminding me that people really are looking out for each other and that small acts ... Read More
Sometimes, when I’m feeling down, I sit very still and make a mental list of all the amazing acts of kindness that are happening not despite COVID-19, but because of it.
People are going out of their way to add color to the world. Just look at all the hearts in the windows!
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I saw a post recently from a teacher, reassuring parents that educators will indeed be able to catch kids up on curriculum once September comes.
It went on to say that what teachers need parents and guardians to do right now is help with social emotional learning. We need to talk with our children about their big feelings and continually remind ... Read More
There is a beautiful unfolding of compassion and creativity happening in our world! I’ve been asking readers to share their coronavirus stories of kindness so we can all see the amazing outbreaks of goodness. Andy Smallman from Seattle wrote about having “Beer with Granddad.”
“The most important thing for my parents, ages 85 & 86, is family. Living in a retirement ... Read More
Do you know what’s annoyingly contagious? Coronavirus. Do you know what’s delightfully contagious? Kindness.
I’m going to shift this column for a while so that instead of sharing general kindness stories, we can all celebrate the kindness that is happening specifically during this time of crisis.
I’ll need your help. I know you are seeing and doing acts of kindness in your ... Read More
