Tiny Kindnesses

Welcome, we are glad to be with you once again. We recognize that things are shifting in your world and that many of you would like it to just stop. Unfortunately, there is no stopping at this point, there are changes that are coming. We admit the process is not pain free, but we will state, that in the end the changes that are coming are worth it.

In other matters we would like to remind you that your day is influenced by your intention, your focus, by how you choose to handle life. If you wake up with the intention that you're going to have the best day, you can have that. You are going to make effort to notice the beauty, to notice the good things, to notice the kindness and then your day is going to be better. If the first thing you do is look at the news or read the emails or the posts on social media, that is going to put a damper on your whole day. Even some of the most uplifting posts on your social media are going to be among posts that are not uplifting, that are disturbing in some ways. And it may not have anything to do with politics but just things that are not uplifting. You want to start your day the best way you can. Not only will it make your day better, it will make the lives and the days of the people around you better. Many times, you do not know what is going on in other people's lives. So small kindnesses can make huge differences when someone is carrying a burden that they don't feel able to share, they don't feel able to ask for help but knowing that someone had a kind word or a smile or helped them in some minor way can make a huge difference in that case. This one (me, Vicki) reads Tiny Kindnesses, it's a thread on one of the social media accounts that she follows, and it is people sharing their experiences of how a tiny kindness changed their whole day, their whole week or even more. We would love to see you all fill your world with tiny kindnesses. Not that you have to share them on social media or with anybody, but knowing that you helped someone, that you brighten someone's day will make you being kind and loving the next day easier. It has this ability to build upon itself. Have you noticed that the more you think loving thoughts of someone, the more you can love them. The more that you offer kindness, the more kindness you have to offer. In all of this do not forget to offer yourself that same kindness. You may need the type of kindness that would come from someone else, in that case learn to ask. If you are struggling with something let someone know. Many of you have become very capable of masking what you're feeling, what you're going through, those masks keep you separate. If no one knows that your relationship with a partner just ended and you're going into work with a smiling face and acting as if nothing is wrong, then you will not receive the support that you need. We are not saying you have to tell everyone, but we are suggesting you tell a friend, a family member, tell someone who you know loves you and will listen and support you. Many of you have been taught that it's important to be independent and not depend on anybody. That's not the way community works, if you want to be part of a supportive community then you need to support others and allow yourself to be supported.

Please remember that we're always listening, and we can help you to feel better but having that human connection makes a difference in how you experience life on earth. And yes, your dog and cat may listen to you, and they can bring you some comfort and they can be part of your supportive community, but you need other humans that are willing to lift you up just as you are willing to lift them up.

We love you, we hope to talk with you again next week. Remember we are always with you.