Sunday, July 29, 2012

Week 4

The outpouring of love and support for the victims of the movie shooting has been tremendous. Even Christian Bale visited them in the hospital, which I thought was very nice. It must have lifted their spirits. There is one thing for sure, when a tragedy happens in this country, we all remember that we're in this thing together. Most people show great compassion and kindness.
The 2012 Olympics just started and I couldn't help but notice that when one member of a country wins a medal, does something really difficult, or even doesn't make the cut, the other country's members come over and offer their support. If we could only bottle that empathy and carry it with us always. I think the Olympics offers the hope that things could be different, that the world can come together.

Friday, July 20, 2012

Week 3

I'd like to say I'd witnessed someone's kindness or spread a bit of my own.....but this week I would just like to send out a prayer for the family's of the victims of the Aurora, Colorado shootings. It is evil like this that makes one skeptical of all the goodness there is around us. My heart goes out to them. My son was at the movies last night, and through the grace of God, he returned home safe and sound. What was supposed to be a fun time out with family and friends turned senseless. I just don't feel the kindness this week. Sorry.

Wednesday, July 11, 2012

Week 2

I can't believe a week has gone by already. I'd like to tell you about my friend. She goes to see her sister every week without fail. She visits her rain or shine, whether she doesn't feel well. It doesn't matter. She always takes her sister a treat for her and her friends. Her sister is in a nursing home. I think my friend is truly inspiring. I can hardly make the time to call my only sister. Some people don' t even visit their parents! Life is too short. You have to take the time to be with those you love. I'm going to try harder to connect to my "people".

Wednesday, July 4, 2012

Week 1

This being my first week, I've decided to start out slow. I think if everyone tried to be a little kinder the world would be a much better place. I try to put the little things in perspective and try to handle the big things in life the best way I know how. So this blog starts my quest for 52 weeks of kindness. Feel free to join in at any time. This week I gave a coworker an aricle to a place I know her and her husband would love to visit. I told you I'm starting out small! Talk to you next week.