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Archive for October 8, 2016
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| Humility is not thinking less of yourself but thinking of yourself less. — C.S. Lewis |
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October 8, 2016
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 Editor’s note: Humility is often underrated. Most of us have an infinite capacityfor self-deception — countless unconscious ways we protect ourselves from pain, uncertainty, and responsibility — often at the expense of others and of ourselves. Iris Murdoch’s definition of humility is, simply ‘selfless respect for reality.’ Everyone experiences failure in their lives but only the wise learn from life’s lessons and find humility. This article offers a deeper look. –Ameeta |
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Small Acts of Kindness
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mindyjourney wrote: “I’m going to the beach today to help clean up the waste. I get to enjoy the beauty and the sun while making the island a cleaner and safer place for the wildlife that lives on the island.” |
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Gyrocloudy wrote: “Yesterday an old man was asking for money. Everyone ignored him. I smiled and asked him where he came from? Then he smiled and started to talk about his town. I gave some coins in the end, but I appreciated the little chat a lot!” |
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mindyjourney wrote: “I left a small goodie bag of thanks for hotel housekeeping. So appreciate ALL they do! “ |
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Featured Kindness Stories
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Whether we live in poverty or prosperity, we can still live generously.
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This Van Delivers Human Kindness
“If you want to experience real joy in your life, start giving away, start giving out…” Retired couple Peter Grazier and Nance Cheifetz decided that they wanted to become full-time Fairy Godparents, so in 2003, they sold their Lexus and bought Bodhi, their 1990 Volkswagon kindness van, and have been hitting the streets of the San Francisco Bay Area with lunch and hot chocolate. “Adults should have more fun than they do,” says Cheifetz, who encourages everyone to join in the delight in giving. { read more }
Be The Change
Nance Cheifetz performed 60 acts of kindness on her 60th birthday. Watch how this young student celebrated his 22nd birthday. { more } |
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Sangha of Auspicious Companions 