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Sending Positive Feedback To An Author

I like to give positive feedback to an author when I've read one of their books. Recently, I bought a Kindle copy of a book by Adrian Plass called 'Still Crazy' and thoroughly enjoyed it. I've encouraged my husband to read it too but he's working on it.

I found Adrian's website and the contact form so I sent him positive feedback - I received the following reply by email today:

Thanks Helen, I really appreciated your email, especially your positive response to the idea if a third Shadow Doctor. Now that I'm beginning to understand my own characters (!?) there's so much more to say. Pray for my energy. The will is certainly there. Very best wishes, Adrian

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  • Posted by Helenconnell2
  • Mar 22, 2023
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Surprise Gift From A Kindspringer. Wow :)

Wow! I got a SURPRISE PACKAGE from a KindSpringer. It contained:

1) The Cotton Bag with BEAUTIFUL messages on it.
2) Two WOODEN Decorations.
3) Two Clover leaves
4) A Letter.

This is REALLY AMAZING!!! This Gift from a KindSpringer made my day!!!

Wow! Wow! Wow!

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😊 National Kindness Day!


Perusing the internet, MisterMindy discovered that today, Feb. 17th, is the USA’s National Random Act of Kindness Day!

In celebration of such an auspicious day, we encourage ALL to share some extra kindness today.

While vacationing near the ocean, I’ve been folding tiny sea themed origami models and giving them en masse in recycled containers, along with a SMILE card. Gave to the local library, Sally - the owner of Gratitude shoppe, and today will give to the hotel lobby desk, so they can then share.

It’s also the USA’s National Acts of Kindness week, so step it up, my kind friends! 😊

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Opportunities For Kindness Are Everywhere!

A friend was coming over to see me and then I got a text from her hubby saying she had gotten in an accident while riding her bike to my house---she is okay but banged up her face....I felt so bad! Took over soup and banana bread for her/family. Couldn't see her yet because she was sleeping/medicated. Fingers crossed she will heal soon. Dropped off a coupon for a library book sale to a friend who loves getting used books from the library. We had a really lovely chat as well... Enjoyed being in the moment to soak in the colors of the sunset sky with a friend on a walk this evening. She had a lot of stories to tell and we had a great catch-up. Got a response back from the medical center about my gratitude note for the receptionist! I didn't think they would take notice but they will make ... Read Full Story >>

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Sweet Love 💕

Purchased a selection of salt water taffy from the iconic island candy store and gave them to the front desk, so they could offer the candy to their guests. Was pleasantly surprised by the hotel breakfast, which included a special sweets table 💕. Amping up ALL that sweet LOVE and connection, my kind friends!

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🖊️ Long Distance Love ...

🖊️ Long Distance Love ❤️

Answering a request for Valentine’s cards to give residents at the local assisted living facility back in our small SD town, I made a few more greetings than needed and sent them off - anonymously. Wherever we are, my kind friends, LOVE is our truth and our connection. ❤️


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👂🏻 All Ears!

☎️ Just spent 25 minutes on the phone listening to a longtime close friend letting off steam 🙄…now I really do not enjoy being on the phone much, esp. over what , to me, is an inconsequential matter, but, well, that’s what friends are for,…..lending an ear👂🏻

I mostly listened…couldn’t really get a word in anyway as she was ranting away, lol. I did share some thoughts that I hoped might help her see things in a different light & after our call she sent me an Instant Message of thanks & said she felt more at peace.

Now I’m off to the pizzeria…have been craving a good slice for days, lol 🍕 Yum!

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Perfect Timing…..

❤️ 🎈 A surprising & perfect synchronicity happened to us yesterday as we were walking home….we had stopped to pick up birthday/Valentine’s balloons to gift our neighbor-friend, whose birthday is on Valentine’s Day. She’s been recovering from a very serious motorcycle accident a few months ago that left her with 3rd degree burns. She’s doing well in her recovery.

Anyway, as we were walking, guess who pulled up in their car & offered us a ride home…yup, you guessed it…she & her husband! I smiled wide, handed her the balloons & said these are for you, Happy Birthday! A Heaven sent synchronicity, wouldn't you say! 🎈❤️

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😊 Was Pleasantly Surprised ...

😊 Was pleasantly surprised by this note of appreciation from housekeeping!

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🐇 The Hare & The Tortoise Both Win! 🐢

The weather for the outdoor ARK tour (Amos Rehabilitation Keep) had turned cold, windy and drizzly. “I have a sweater on under my hoodie. Would you like to borrow the hoodie?” I asked a woman who was shivering, as I unzipped it and offered my Peace Garden hoodie to her. She agreed, only after I assured her that I would be fine. A film crew making a documentary about the ARK shadowed the tour. Our guides, Lucky and her husband Dan, were knowledgeable about the rescued raptors, various birds and turtles. Impressed with their enthusiastic volunteerism, I anonymously gave the front desk a gift for them - a coloring suncatcher of a turtle that I had fashioned with positive sayings. Back in South Dakota, over 1300 miles northwest and about a month ago, I had created the suncatcher with faith that the right opportunity would present itself to give. Acting quickly on that nudge to offer ... Read Full Story >>

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Chocolate As Payment

The past few weeks have been a challenge. In our household, we dubbed them: What-can-go-wrong-with-which-mechanical-this-week? This past week, one of the failures was our hot water heater. One's hot water heater should not decide to stop working in the middle of winter. The appliance was still under warranty. There would be no charge for the part, but because it was under warranty, the part had to be ordered from the factory (not local) and shipped to our home. Needless to say, until the part arrived, we were without hot water. When it finally arrived, I called our plumber for repair. After some back and forth, he agreed to do the fix that day. We were very fortunate that there was no charge for a total of about 4 hours work between 2 days (diagnosis and the fix). I had enough time to to run to the corner store to purchase 2 huge bags of miniature chocolate bars for the worker to take back to the shop and to share with the staff. The plumber was delighted and promised that he actually would take the goodies back to the shop. I've come to the conclusion that chocolate, in any form, is a magic elixir. :)

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Super Sunday 2023, Kindness,I ...

Super Sunday 2023, Kindness, I don`t watch games or follow the news about them. Instead, I play the game of kindness, and I never lose. I have a pretty good record, right? We all have a good record: Sent inspiring emails to about 200 of my contact friends and relatives. Filled up water trays for the birds and monkeys . Prayed for the well being of a relative of my divine sister for her quick recovery, and made a get well soon card. Picked up some recyclable items and disposed them properly. Gave biscuit packets, milk, and soap to those in need. One young student was waiting near a footpath outside the Sunday Farmer’s market. He was using his cell phone. I give him a quote card and asked if I can talk about positive thinking? He nodded yes. I told him the story of a lady that shows how intense our positive thinking can be. When ... Read Full Story >>

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Out And About.

Yesterday was pretty nice in so many respects. I went to the animal shelter to do some cat-cuddling for a couple of hours and was rewarded with lots of kitty kisses and snuggles. I also left a little blanket which I had knitted myself for a very sweet stray cat there that I was sure would appreciate it on a cold night. Also had a proper catch-up with a very good friend over a cuppa tea and her sandwiches and my tangerine and chocolate. She gave me a little bunch of flowers with a get well card which was so thoughtful and kind. Oh yes, I also found a lucky stone from the Universe which made me smile. So many beautiful gifts.  After that I bought a few more hygiene articles for women and babies for my care package for the earthquake survivors in Turkey and put them into the box I ... Read Full Story >>

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  • Mar 16, 2023
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You`ve Come Alot Further Than You Realize

Recently an old friend reached out to me to ask about the success I've had in my life (or at least what looks like success on social media XD) and how I achieved it. He has similar goals as me: get in shape, get into music more seriously, and be fluent in Japanese. Though I haven't entirely reached my long term goals yet in any of these 3 categories, he's seen that I've made some progress on my journey to achieving these goals and wanted my advice. We had a nice hour and a half chat on the phone about this and it seemed like he was pretty motivated by the end of the chat. A week went by and he told me that he signed up for a personal fitness trainer, is studying music theory, and sent me clips of him studying Japanese. He's posting regularly on social media about all ... Read Full Story >>

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Overwhelmed By Kindness.

Yesterday, I went to Darlington for a course for people recovering after all the treatment in the last year. There were two facilitators and six participants. We were discussing gratitude and one of the other ladies told us about getting to the car park near the venue.

The car park is free for the first two hours but costs a pound if you are staying for three hours. The course is two and a half hours so she needed a ticket for three hours. She got her wallet out but had no change so she tried to pay online but you need to register all your details. She was struggling to register. An Asian lady came across and asked if she could help. 'I'm trying to register online and I can't seem to do it.'

'What do you need?'

I just need a ticket but I haven't got a pound.'

'I have.' She promptly put in the machine and handed the ticket to her. She was overwhelmed by the kindness.

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Surprise Valentines For My Co-workers

My wife and I brought in a surprise basket full of Valentine's goodies for my co-workers today: some chocolates, a cold coffee, and a nice card. I appreciate them more than they know and my wife and I wanted to do something sweet for the two of them, one of whom was upset she would be without a Valentine this year as she and her significant other ended a long-standing relationship. They were over the moon and it made my day to spoil the two of them :)

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Donated Clothes And Shoes In Gratitude

Some time ago I had an excellent meeting regarding my future and work. In gratitude to the Almighty, I filled a large bag of the clothes and shoes that I do not wear anymore and donated them to the local senior home.

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Book + Tip:

Book + Tip: one of the books I bought and quickly read from the island’s Friends of the Library book sale, along with an origami butterfly tip bookmark for housekeeping 📕. Both book and tip were gone when we returned from the Texas State Aquarium - a fab place whose motto is: Rescue. Rehabilitate. Release. 🌊

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🌊 Good Vibes On The Tides 😊

Grateful to have traversed the icy conditions from Austin to Port Aransas, Texas, even though the cold and rain lingeed for a few days. And now? Now the sun is shining. Surf is calming. And LIFE IS GOOD! We are considered “winter Texans,” since we come here from a cold/wintery place to the relative warmth of the Texas Gulf Coast. Being near the ocean, I’ve not only been giving origami Peace Doves, but have reacquainted myself on how to fold turtles, sailboats and even chapels - in honor of Chapel of the Dunes, so to give more area appropriate. Will have to revisit how to make dolphins too :). Folks seem to appreciate the extra effort and connection. I have made a few special packets to give to the waitstaff at various restaurants, and of course, a few of the $ bill models (recently learned for our son’s birthday) are popular. Sally, owner of the Gratitude ... Read Full Story >>

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🌴 Padre Island Pick-up


Litter bags provided by Padre Island National Park supports beachcombers to pick up trash as we stroll along the ocean’s edge. The bulk of the trash was plastic, with a random beach sandal, candy wrapper and beer bottle.

Truly, a LOT less litter than we have found previously, which is encouraging!

🐢 Park Ranger remembered the origami turtles I made for them years ago, when I gave them some again this visit.

The rangers and volunteers are HUGE in helping Kemp’s Ridley turtles (the most endangered sea turtle species) successfully hatch and release.

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