I SAW THIS Pic
It got me thinking of an old song sung by Glen Campbell:
If you see your brother standing by the road
With a heavy load from the seeds he's sowed
And if you see your sister falling by the way
Just stop and say, you're going the wrong way
You got to try a little kindness
Yes show a little kindness
Just shine your light for everyone to see
And if you try a little kindness
Then you'll overlook the blindness
Of narrow-minded people on the narrow-minded streets
Don't walk around the down and out
Lend a helping hand instead of doubt
And the kindness that you show every day
Will help someone along their way
You got to try a little kindness
Yes show a little kindness
Just shine your light for everyone to see
And if you try a little kindness
Then you'll overlook the blindness
Of narrow-minded people on the narrow-minded streets
You got to try a little kindness
Yes show a little kindness
Just shine your light for everyone to see
And if you try a little kindness
Then you'll overlook the blindness
Of narrow-minded people on the narrow-minded streets
Source: LyricFind
Songwriters: Bobby Austin / Curt Sapaugh
I think the Golden Rule is needed now more than ever. Just think what a little thinking of others first, thinking before speaking, or thinking before acting could do. I am tired of the back biting, the insult flinging... I feel done.
At least try.
You're a nice person
Thank you.
Paid for an elderly ladies groceries last week. No reason, she was behind me in the checkout line. She didn't have a lot of stuff, maybe 10 items. I think she reminded me of my mother, may she RIP.
That is a wonderful thing to do. A few years ago we lost power on one side of our street. One of our neighbors brought us a pizza. The following year it was the other side of the street that was without power and we took soup and stew to the three families across the street from us.
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Great advice for all of us but especially for some of the clearly very, very angry people here.
They must be hurting big time!
I see not only anger, but fear. I see a lot of angry people at my workplace. The saddest thing for me is that I see it begin to affect me. I begin to feel anger in return. I have been doing more rituals and meditation to have the anger dissipate, because it began affecting my home life.
I resolve daily to try and diffuse anger around me, but as a flawed human being I do lose patience and my temper. Then I begin again.
There is a certain mostly political tone to this site. If one does not adhere to it or embrace it, then one is called out and demeaned for having different views and opinions.
After several years on the dearly departed Newsvine, I enjoy the back and forth that goes on here...but too often it gets personal...sometimes I even go too far. The mods can't or won't control it.
It's not your job to diffuse others anger, but to let it bounce off of you...you have to detach. If it is directed at you, then that is another matter that needs to be resolved.
A noble goal! We are all flawed and could regularly use some forgiveness.
Hopefully we can all give as good as we get in such cases.
I think it is all of our jobs to try to make the world a better place.
Some days it is really hard & I do struggle with it, but I hope that I will do better the next day.
I try to be helpful to those around me - whether it is a woman in the cafeteria line that forgot her wallet and couldn't pay for her & her son's lunches ( I swiped my card for her), the older person that needs a hand with things or my niece who needs support when her daughter is back in the hospital. I figure if I am able to help I should.
You seem like a kind soul ..... i bet you do well most days.
Keep it up, you will make a difference.
Thank you..
Pay it forward is cool !
Although:
"Unseasonable kindness gets no thanks." - Thomas Fuller
We're only Human !
"THANKS" ..... and Have a wonderful day Veronica.
You, too.
I saw an elderly lady in the store parking lot one day and she had some heavy grocery bags. It hurt my heart to see her lug these groceries on foot. So....I stopped and asked her if she needed a ride. She looked at me a little strangely but here I am a middle-aged lady in an SUV, I guess I didn't look like I was going to hit her in the head and take her groceries. Anyway, turned she was only going a few blocks, but those few blocks can be tedious especially if you're carrying 3 bags of groceries. I felt good when I let her out at her home.
You're a good egg!
thanks
Hard boiled????
That was awesome.
Like you, I try.
I married an angel.
Everywhere we go she finds something nice to say to someone whether they are waiting in line, shopping, serving tables in a restaurant
or cashing out at Trader Joe's.
I can't think of one time where anyone wasn't appreciative and every once in a while there are actually heartfelt tears and hugs.
It's kind of amazing and yes, it does rub off, even if I or her sister don't admit it.
What a lovely thing to say.
She sounds amazing.
Even small acts of kindness can make a big difference. It's the one thing that I made sure my daughters took to heart.
I taught my children that as well. When my son was young (8 to 9th grade) he and his best friend had a huge disagreement. They didn't speak for months. When school began and my son went to the cafeteria for lunch with hos friends he saw the boy sitting by himself. He went over with his friends and sat with him because he told me the boy looked so alone. That little piece of kindness went a long way and 13 years later they are still best of friends.
Yeah, Let's.
What a lovely article! We need this now more than ever. Cyberhugs all the way around!! Veronica, you're the best ...
Thanks....you are a wonderful person, yourself. Hugs back to you.