Tag: kindness
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Good and Bad in the World
A walk to the post office, a shattered hubcap, an old man quietly cleaning up after rude boys, and a tip that was worth more than money. The good in the world shows up where you least expect it.
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Law of Attraction Followers: Something That Bugs Me
Copyrighted by Lorna Tedder. Originally published in Love in the Third Degree. I love how upbeat Law of Attraction followers can be, but sometimes, they (like anyone else) can be downright insensitive. I just think that it doesn’t hurt to be kind, you know? So here’s where followers have perturbed me and sometimes still do.…
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The Power of Negativity
Why is it that hurtful words can be etched into our hearts forever and quiet kindnesses sift away like wind-swept sand on the beach? The phantom roofers finally showed up today and promptly left. I know they showed up because I ran home from work at lunch to have a chat with them about jerking…
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The Compelling Little Things: Your Facebook Status Can Betray You
Little things can be so compelling. Sometimes they’re red flags that end a relationship. Other times, they’re white flags of surrender. Most of the time, they’re signs all their own, which-put together-can tell a story that lifts or break our hearts. I enjoy observing human dynamics, how people interact with each other, what drives a…
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Compassion Is Not Weakness
Something startling happened in a couple of new relationships that were shaping up to be quite beautiful. I didn’t understand and for several days, I’ve asked for understanding. There were echoes of similar relationships that ended suddenly, without an explanation at the time or an explanation that came later that I didn’t understand. Until now.…
