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Archive for December 4, 2016
About KindSpring
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| For over a decade the KindSpring community has focused on inner transformation, while collectively changing the world with generosity, gratitude, and trust. We are 100% volunteer-run and totally non-commercial. KindSpring is a labor of love. |
Inspiring Quote
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| Kindness in words creates confidence. Kindness in thinking creates profoundness. Kindness in giving creates love. –Lao Tzu |
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December 4, 2016
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 Editor’s note: Helen was diagnosed with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome 3 years ago, and this debilitating health condition turned her life upside down. However, it also ignited a spark to be more present in life and focus on gratitude, mindfulness, and kindness. In this Huffington Post article, she shares her special Kindness Advent Calendar for the Christmas, highlighting a different kind act for each day. –Ameeta |
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Small Acts of Kindness
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rebeccajlanger wrote: “Started collecting new/used socks and mittens/gloves with my daughter’s girl scout troop to give to the homeless. She surpassed her goal by collecting double what she hoped to collect from family and friends over Thanksgiving. Love how her troop practices” |
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Painiacs wrote: “Made a double batch of dinner to give the extra for a struggling family, add a container of biscuits or if I feel ambitious I will add dessert.” |
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the1annie wrote: “Made a pumpkin pie for my neighbors.” |
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Featured Kindness Stories
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Idea of the Week
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Permaculture is revolution disguised as gardening.
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Social Permaculture
We need the power of creative and compassionate groups and communities working together to move us toward a more kind and sustainable world. However, maneuvering relationships within communities and keeping them united can be very challenging. In this piece, a life-long permaculturist shares the wisdom she’s gathered from four decades of work with intentional communities and groups of changemakers. She shares, “My practice of permaculture informs my approach to social design and conflict, and my understanding of group dynamics informs my practice of permaculture.” { read more }
Be The Change
What would you like more of in your life, in your family, or in your community? Take some time to feed what you want to grow today. |
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Sangha of Auspicious Companions 