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 >>
- Posted by JoyMarieGrins
- Mar 28, 2026
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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.
- Posted by JoyMarieGrins
- Apr 20, 2026
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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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- Apr 6, 2026
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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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- Jun 13, 2026
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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 >>
- Posted by JoyMarieGrins
- May 23, 2026
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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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- Apr 6, 2026
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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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- Mar 22, 2026
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