Making Connections
Today is a holiday in the UK. I went shopping first thing and had a lovely chat with the lady at the till - it's great to make connections. On my way home a man was outside his house and we had a good chat. After lunch, I was feeling a little unsure and decided to ring the telephone line for older people. I was surprised because I got through straightaway. The phone was answered by Suzanne and we had a great chat - I told her about my knitting projects and she told me how her mother knitted. I'm glad I was able to speak to her!
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- Jul 12, 2025
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Sharing At The Groceries
I hope my smile conveys to others not only my inner light but the loving kindness which I want to share. Today, I've focused some of my thoughts towards the many people who grow, harvest, transport and package all the food that I am able to eat. Funnily enough, my regular supermarket gave me a voucher to buy some cookies - I can't eat them so I put them into my basket and after they'd gone through without any charge to me I put them on the trolley for the Food Bank - I was pleased they'd given me something I could share with others.
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- Jul 12, 2025
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Challenging And Rewarding Morning
I had a challenging morning but had to go to the pharmacy to get my medication before it closed until Monday. I was determined not to let my health difficulties stop me from enjoying a short but nice walk through a small local park to get there. I thought that whatever happened (I still tend to get dizzy), there'd be people around and I could ask for help. Slowly but surely .....got what I needed and on my way back took a few photos of the trees and recorded the birds songs that were stunning! It was early morning, a few runners and dog walkers, and 2 lovely ladies wearing hats. They smiled at me and I took the opportunity to return their kindness by telling them how sweet and beautiful they looked with their hats. They were so delighted, you could see their smiles get bigger and bigger, hands touching their hats :-)
I did come back home feeling much better indeed!
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- Jul 12, 2025
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β€οΈ So Easy To Be Kind
π«Άπ½ No matter where we might find ourselves, it is so easy to spread kindness….
Yesterday, in our local restaurant we were able to connect with a few kind words with our waitress, complimenting her on her jovial manner & attentive service….she’s a joyful presence there & seems to remember your preferences even if you return there after a long absence. She walks around singing & smiling. We let her know we appreciate her ππ»
As we were leaving she was showing a couple to a table….the man smiled at us & we all engaged in a small chat.filled with good energy shared. I left filled with smiles π
As we left I passed the bartender there & smiled at him & told him he makes a good martini πΈ….he smiled wide & said thank you!
Simple, easy kindness is always at hand β€οΈ
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- Jul 12, 2025
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Strength Rock
Strength Rock
“I’ve been carrying this around to give you.” I said, rooting in my purse.
Tammy, the afternoon-off-work grocery clerk smiled at me, patiently waiting.
When I placed the “strength” heart rock in her hand, she closed around it tight and hugged me even harder.
“Oh, how did you know I needed that?”
Spirit knew and moved me to do.
Amping it up? You bet! ποΈ πͺ
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- Jul 12, 2025
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Walk By My Neighborβs Garden
I often walk by a house in the neighbourhood who has the most beautiful huge display of roses in their front garden, looking spectacular this time of the year. I always wondered who the owners where and how much work they'd have to do to keep them looking neat and tidy. I also always thought how lucky we -neighbours- are to be able to enjoy them. Today I finally had the pleasure of meeting the owner, a man in his mid seventies who loves gardening. I had to stop when I saw hime :-) I told him how I enjoyed walking by his house and thanked him for it. He was so grateful and nice. He did tell me it requires lots of work but he enjoys it, doing little by little as he can. Such a lovely double kind treat on my walk today.
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- Jul 12, 2025
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Kindness Shipped To Masti Ki Pathshala
Kindness Shipped “The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.” — Mahatma Gandhi “Service to others is the rent you pay for your room here on Earth.” — Muhammad Ali “Helping others is the secret sauce to a happy life.” — Todd Stocker “No one has ever become poor by giving.” — Anne Frank Rushit Masrani had lucrative offers from multinational companies in India and abroad as well but he declined them to serve poor and neglected sector of Dharampur, Gujarat. He works as a full time teacher. He runs many kindness programs. Masti Ki Pathshala - Masti means fun or having a good time ki means of and Pathshala means school. Thus teaching is not a burden but fun for his students is one of them. He requested urgent help to feed kids, made and shipped books, bookmarks, quote cards and Mindy's peace doves attavhed to quote cards ... Read Full Story >>
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- Jun 29, 2025
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Our Kind Roofer
βοΈ Rainy Day Kindness….
βοΈ Startled by a very early phone call yesterday morning, we picked up the phone hoping it wasn’t bad news….
It was our longtime roofer, who lives nearby, calling us. He had been driving down our block at dawn & saw a car parked in front of our home with the driver side car door wide open, in the pouring rain βοΈ & no one inside the car. He stopped his car, got out & closed the open car door.
He was calling to let us know & asked if we knew whose car it was. π
β€οΈ It was kind of him to stop his car, and get out in pouring rain to do that. Some others driving by who noticed might not have stopped to help that way. We thanked him for doing that & for his kindness.
We did not know whose car it was but did see the owner come to get in the car later & went out to let him know.
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- Jun 29, 2025
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Jock Thomson's Bairns poem
Anyone familiar with the saying "We're a' Jock Tamson's bairns."? Maybe you have a similar saying in your country? I was writing a poem which took a differnet direction and ended up like this: We are all Jock Thomson’s bairns, born under the same soft stars, just trying to keep a light on in the dark. We are all - just all of us, clothed in different wounds, fighting different storms, and likewise different demons. Stranger, neighbour, refugee, rich man, poor man, beggar man, me. Mothers, sisters, all the colours, lovers, haters, still my brothers. One danced at his daughter’s wedding, another grew up husband-dreading. One wept for joy at first son’s birth, while this one feels they have no worth. We are all Jock Thomson’s bairns, born under the same old moon, here for a fleeting moment - then away. We are all - just all of us. Each a reflection, mirroring the other deep inside. Tinker, tailor - come and see: all your lives reflect in me, each a line in an epic story of unsung heroes, ... Read Full Story >>
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- Jun 29, 2025
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π Saying Goodbye To Our Booksβ¦.
4 cartons of books to donate….ready for pickup next week by Vietnam Veterans of America πππ»
Will donate again in awhile….we have many, many books here that we’ve collected over the years. It’s hard to let some go. π
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- Jun 29, 2025
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Welcome
Yesterday I welcomed the most delightful Japanese young girls! They are called Yuri & Nairu and they are both studying at a language school in London. They are so grateful for the opportunity to stay here; they love the garden, their rooms, and are grateful that I can also teach them and help them practise. It's so rewarding to spend time with them, they appreciate every little thing I do for them, not realising that they are a blessing to ME. I'd left some of our KS friends kind cards in their rooms and they were so pleasantly surprised :-)
I very much look forward to spending more time with them these next 3 months. I have lots of ideas of things to do and places to take them, starting with our welcoming and charming local garden centre. They can help me pick flowers for the garden as it is now sunny but it had been looking rather English grey :-)))
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- Jun 29, 2025
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Star #1: Waiting Beneath The Hospital Canopy
π Star #1: Waiting Beneath the Hospital Canopy
Date: Years ago, during work
Place: A hospital where I once worked
There was an elderly couple.
The husband came regularly for dialysis, in a wheelchair pushed by his wife.
Every time their session ended, I would help her push him to the taxi waiting area,
even if I was busy. Even if I was tired.
I just didn’t want to see her struggle alone.
I never asked their names.
I just showed up when I could, and I walked beside them in silence.
One day, the visits stopped.
I knew.
But I will always remember the way she nodded at me, like a silent thank-you across time.
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With kindness,
MoonEcho π
New Zealand π³πΏ
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- Jun 29, 2025
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π Books For Vets
π So happy I found a charity that picks up books you want to donate π
The books will be shared with Viet Nam Veterans of America, who have been helping Vets since 1978.
I packed up 2 cartons so far π π¦
Miles to go…..
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- Jun 29, 2025
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Helping Children
π Donating to this worthy cause today….
“Our kids are facing a mental health crisis. 76% of schools report increases in rates of anxiety, depression, and trauma among children. The Playmaker Project works to ensure every child has the loving relationships and joyful experiences they need to heal and thrive. And we do so during the most critical time in children's development.
Decades of research show that nurturing relationships with attuned, responsive adults protect children from the potentially devastating effects of childhood trauma and set the foundation for long-term health and success. Playmakers are early childhood professionals trained to build these healing, life-changing relationships by using the single most important activity in children’s lives – play.”
Link….Playmaker Project: Home | Life is Good
https://lifeisgood.com/pages/playmaker-project
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- Jun 29, 2025
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Kindness Acknowledged
Kindness acknowledged
Both the parcels reached the destination. I am grateful Dr. D and to Pahel Charitable Trust for giving me opportunities to serve.
Rushit Masrani acknowledged as under.
Thank you so much for the wonderful books, inspiring bookmarks, and generous financial support. This is truly one of the best gifts I’ve received — I deeply love books, and the thoughtful quotations on the bookmarks are truly uplifting and motivating.Your kindness has not only encouraged me but also reignited my spirit.
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- Jun 29, 2025
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World Turtle Day
“Folks love these turtles!” Padre Island National Seashore’s park store manager exclaimed. I have been gifting them origami turtles every time we winter in Texas and visit the Park. Taking a deep breath, knowing the amount was going to be high, I asked, “How many do you think you’d need for your turtle release in a few months?” “About a thousand!!!” Smiling and already calculating how to make a dent in that request while folding as we journeyed by car, plane, watching TV, listening to audio books, and music while still making Peace Doves, I replied confidently, “I’ll see what I can do!” About 400 origami turtles later - (many thanks to Mr. M for counting!), made, mailed, received and already exuberantly being shared, I found this lovely appreciation in my inbox. “Mindy, I couldn't wait to pass them out! They definitely accomplish their purpose and goals! I had many smiles ππππand you could tell there ... Read Full Story >>
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- Jun 29, 2025
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Creating A Few Humble Arrangements
Creating a few humble arrangements with what I find in the garden for my guests to enjoy. This one is with lots of mint, so I offered them to take as much as they want. I do like my mint teas so they may enjoy it as well.
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- Jun 29, 2025
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βοΈ A World Filled With Light
β€οΈ “Helping one person might not change the world but it could change the world for that one person” ~ Unknown
π«Άπ½ “With every kindness that we share
Good energy is released in the air π
βοΈUniversal light shines brighter
People hold each other a little tighterπ€
π Their world becomes a better place
Sadness leaves their face π₯°
β€οΈTo show someone you care”
~ The Mishinator π
π€ ((NEW WEEK GROUP HUGS/BLESSINGS))
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- Jun 29, 2025
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Another Simple Act Of Kindness
This morning I had the opportunity for a small act of kindness for a stranger. I got on the bus after a hospital appointment and sat next to a lady near the front of the bus. When we reached Durham, I thought she was getting off but she wasn't. As we left Durham, she asked if we'd reached Durham hospital and I looked at the board and was able to tell her it was the stop after the next one. I rang the bell for her and moved out so she could leave the bus.
When she asked, she explained her eyesight wasn't very good so I said it was no problem to help her. I was at the same hospital yesterday for a mammogram and today I was on the way back from seeing my consultant so I was glad to help her.
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- Jun 29, 2025
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She Was Our Mom
She Was Our Mom
She was a sister, a daughter, an aunt, a wife, a mom and grandmother. She was a homemaker. She was a piano teacher. She was a good friend. She was a caregiver to her parents as they aged. She developed hobbies such as sewing, knitting, crocheting and painting. She continued living her life until the day she passed in 2001. She was and still is mom to my siblings and me. As young child I doubt I thought of her in any of those roles other than my mom. Now looking back, I realize what an incredibly woman she was. She gave of herself to so many people especially those she loved. She was strong and brave in her approach to her own health issues. Her faith comforted and was her rock. This weekend I will take time to think of her and give thanks for the time I had with her.
Celebrate her this weekend not just as your mom but the amazing woman that she is. To all the moms out there I would like to wish you a Happy Mother’s Day. Photographer unknown and written by T.C.
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- Jun 14, 2025
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