Stories by JoyMarieGrins (10 matches)

Believe and Never Give Up!

Today and last night's kindness included sending an encouraging message to a 32 yo. loved one who has felt some weighted feelings and progressing to finding their way to managing them as well as possible for their well-being & loving themself thru their actions. As I reflect on myself when I was that age, I had returned to college full-time as a solo parent raising a pre-teen and working part-time as a substitute assistant teacher. I remember what it was like to manage life's challenges then, before I grew in my awareness and strengthen my own emotional response skills- for myself and all those with which I interact. I feel that I feel deeply and am very sensory, and can relate to what it's like to navigate the different ways to manage emotions that feel heavy and what it's like to have an instant removal of that feeling inside. I also ... Read Full Story >>

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Thankfully, I Do Meaningful Teamwork

Thankfully, I do teamwork from home for a children's nonprofit.

Yesterday, I emailed a part-time administrative new hire to share my empathy and gratitude for their family's labors of love, social sacrifices, and exhaustive efforts in giving such service to our annual staff party.

I appreciate that I also received a kind response in thankfulness & learned it made their day.

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Offering Extra Change

Today, again, I offered extra change at the store to share forward with someone else who maybe could use the added peace in their life. I often try to do this with pennies, and recently, I started doing it with nickels, too. Earlier this week, I recall offering all my change that I was given.

Where I live, I observe people in varied states of health condition and consequential abilities that affect day to day functionality. This locally-owned store is near a bus station and has many varied customers and I've received confirmation from cashiers that it's helpful for people with needing bags that cost 5 cents because they do not have a reusable bag of their own, for instance.



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Patient And Kind Response Can Change Other’s Attitude

Yesterday, while filling my reusable cup with yerba mate at the locally-owned health food store, I gently asked for the space I needed in the cozy prep area. The person responded they were distracted, or something, & I replied with kind patient intention to show understanding. As I was finishing up with preparing my tea, I complimented the person's top which appealed to me with uplifting beauty. Their prior lower expressions seemed to lift along their face and I heard words of gratitude, in response, and something to the effect of, "I needed that." I understood from their reply that it was one of their favorites for similar reason, especially with whatever they were going through inside, then. This was affirming to me just how valuable giving a compliment is to someone, and a good reminder for me to give them more often, as well as to be a little more mindful ... Read Full Story >>

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Mindfully Packing And Sharing

As I mindfully pack with simple living, for kindness to self and the Earth, I contacted the farm volunteer neighbor and offered pantry foods and cold foods that I opted to share forward vs. packing into my station wagon for my 1.5 - 2 hour drive that's coming up in 12 days.

99% was whole foods, organic and/or pesticide free- all top quality, which I knew the couple applied in their life, too.

The offer was accepted and I brought the bag of pantry foods and fridge foods downstairs to be picked up at their leisure.

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Sensitive To Others Feelings

Today in the laundry room, I am grateful to have met a younger neighbor, about the age of my daughter. As I was leaving, I heard a slam of the wash machine, and stopped to ask if the person was okay. That led to an emotional sharing conversation, releasing tears, and a caring hug.
It seemed I gave some hope, inspiration and upliftment by sharing some of my insights into a change of perspective, my own vulnerable experiences and transitions, and that I, too, can relate with the heavy feelings that humans can have.
I offered to share a meal together some time and she seemed to welcome that possibility, and we later exchanged numbers.

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Intentional Loving Kindness

This month's intentional loving kindness: * Pay for small beverage in advance for next person that orders it behind me * Offered my winning resume skills to a long-term friend & upgraded it for them * Created whole foods meals with veggies for a friend neighbor * Prepared whole foods carnivore meals for my senior male cat's dental wellness * Low starch/sugar intake for nourishing my best mood, sleep, energy, & comfort * Help a neighbor friend clean and organize their home * Welcome two new-teammates with thoughtful kind conversation & a sincere smile * Compliment a young person on their creative talents * Remind a friend that life situation is temporary and it will get better * Show understanding and empathy to a person enduring life challenges right now * Contact my Grandma to set upcoming 1:1 visit in person whose an hour away * Show compassion to a fellow team-mate whose sleep has been affected recently * Send $50 to former ... Read Full Story >>

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Mutual Inspirations

Today, I mentored a young person that was holding an inspiring sign near the vegetarian health food store when I stopped to encourage with loving kindness & appreciate the gentle soul I noticed. I offered to bring a cold water on my way out from grocery shopping. I understood some hidden suffering and the truth of this person's desires, based on what I read on the back of the inspirational sign which revealed a different side to this person's story. With loved ones historically on a similar path, my nurturing self went into a vibrant heart space of Love, understanding the truth of the situation, one human to another, & to some degree, what my younger self could relate similarly. We exchanged 1st names & I received permission to photograph the sign , & I mentioned this KindSpring group, giving the website link. It was Kirk's choice to have his face included. ... Read Full Story >>

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Tech Support Request

Today, I responded to a Next Door request for some tech support for a local rural business where I am about to relocate in 11 days. It was a courageous feat to follow my intuition and curiosity with what appealed to me about the positive nature of celebrating people's good qualities. The response seemed appreciative like I was a possible answer to prayer and that felt good to know.
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This person is a Mama-like person to my mid 50's & I could feel the kind intentions (and empathetically feel some hidden feelings, the kind that people sometimes prefer to hide or select what others know.)

I am grateful for this person's offer to help unload my station wagon on moving day and treat me to lunch. I gave gratitude in the phone call (and by email with a picture of flowers) because I sensed the possible hearing challenge on the phone.

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A Little Extra

It's a simple story of kindness. When I went to get a banana this morning with a decaf coffee refill at the small town store, nearby, I gave them an extra 60 "cents" plus to share forward for one or more others who may need just a bit extra to purchase something, too.

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