Sowing A Kindness Seed For Two College Students
My son had come home from college for the weekend. It was a lovely time. No stress, unlike some weekends :-) His friend was going to drive him back to college. I had a valentine card for my son, and inside I put a note to get good grades, make wise choices and that I love him. I put a couple pieces of candy and some silly stickers along with some spending money. The most important part? I paper clipped 5 smile cards to the cash. I also gave his friend an enevelope. Inside was a note to drive carefully as he had precious cargo in his vehicle :-) and I thanked him for driving my son back (saved me a trip!) I also included a couple pieces of candy and some cash for gas money. I also paper clipped 5 smile cards to his cash. I am looking forward to the next ... Read Full Story >>
- Posted by erinvictoria
- May 8, 2011
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To Doxie, With Love And Gratitude
I met the most amazing person a few years ago. She has a wonderfuloutlook on life and she believes in the city of Detroit, even though many others have given up on. My friend started an organization called Burners Without Borders and she focuses her efforts on helping the homeless in Detroit and the surrounding areas. Every winter my husband and I help her with the Back-Pack Project. We fill back-packs with canned food, socks, gloves, hats, water, granola bars, a blanket. etc., and we give them to homeless people that we see on the streets. People warn me that I could get hurt doing this but I don't feel in danger. I feel that these people are grateful and surprised that anyone cares. I am not reckless about it, I use common sense, but feel safe doing it that way. Doing this simple thing for people has changed my life. I ... Read Full Story >>
- Posted by erinvictoria
- Aug 2, 2011
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A Little Girl Remembers A Little Smile
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- Apr 27, 2011
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Gratitude For This Community
I have seen so much bickering, and people trying to "one-up" each other on websites, that this website almost doesn't feel real. Could I have really found such a nice place with such kind people, that feel as I do? When I try to share ideas of kindness, most people in my life think it's silly, a waste of time when there is so much I could be doing for myself. They don't understand that by helping others I am helping myself. It gives me energy, it gives me creativity, it makes me feel better physically and mentally. AND IT HELPS SOMEONE ELSE IN THE PROCESS. How is that wrong? It is wishy washy, and I can't save the world, they say. No, I can't but when I becomes "we" and "we" becomes "just about everyone," it will have made a difference. The world will have changed. You know why that ... Read Full Story >>
- Posted by erinvictoria
- May 11, 2011
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