Humans, on the whole, are creatures of habit and easily accustomed to playing certain roles in our lives. This weeks’ stories remind us to challenge our assumptions and status quo, make a real connection human-to-human, show up to the need of the hour, and don’t be afraid to go off-the-script. One never knows what we may learn about our relationships — as well as ourselves in the process. -Guri
Spotlight On
Kindness
A Weekly Offering |
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| “It is better to light a candle than to curse the darkness.” -William L. Watkinson |
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| Editor’s Note: Humans, on the whole, are creatures of habit and easily accustomed to playing certain roles in our lives. This weeks’ stories remind us to challenge our assumptions and status quo, make a real connection human-to-human, show up to the need of the hour, and don’t be afraid to go off-the-script. One never knows what we may learn about our relationships — as well as ourselves in the process. -Guri |
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| Kindness In the News |
| A mystery Maryland mom is taking time during the coronavirus outbreak to leave bagged lunches on a table. A sign invites “anyone who needs it,” to a free lunch from 11 a.m. until they run out. |
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| From Our Members |
| This KS member helps us see another perspective on those annoying sales calls. As we get a closer look at the person on the other end of the line, we might choose to be a little kinder next time. |
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| Inspiring Video of the Week |
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| Spanish police singing to families |
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Police in Mallorca seen playing guitar and singing to entertain families and ease anxiety as they remain in a nationwide lockdown to prevent the spread of coronavirus. |
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| In other news … |
| We’ve recently launched: karunavirus.org. Karuna is a Sanskrit word for compassion, and the website intends to amplify the voice of our collective compassion — by featuring news articles of everyday people choosing love over fear. |
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| KindSpring is a 100% volunteer-run platform that allows everyday people around the world to connect and deepen in the spirit of kindness. Current subscribers: 147,139
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