Our lives are an interplay between the shadow and the light. One doesn’t seem to exist without the other. It’s how we dance with it that sets the soundtrack to our lives. Do we have the emotional muscles to find hope when everything seems to fall apart? Can we face our own pain or have the wisdom to wait it out until the mud settles. Marianne Williamson fittingly shares, “As we let our light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence actually liberates others.” –Guri
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| “Though my soul may set in darkness, it will rise in perfect light; I have loved the stars too fondly to be fearful of the night.” –Sarah Williams |
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| Editor’s Note: Our lives are an interplay between the shadow and the light. One doesn’t seem to exist without the other. It’s how we dance with it that sets the soundtrack to our lives. Do we have the emotional muscles to find hope when everything seems to fall apart? Can we face our own pain or have the wisdom to wait it out until the mud settles. Marianne Williamson fittingly shares, “As we let our light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence actually liberates others.” –Guri |
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| Kindness In the News |
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| “As more than 20,000 workers make their way across southeast Louisiana to restore power knocked out by Hurricane Ida, residents are showing their appreciation in any way they can.” |
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| The pandemic hasn’t made it easy to be there for each other in the same way as before. A KindSpring member shares a tender moment where his heart found a way to express solidarity with another. |
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| Inspiring Video of the Week |
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| How one woman with a van inspires others through random acts of kindness |
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She once experienced homelessness, and now continues to help others. Johnson started her organization, “Never Give Up, Never Quit,” after a small act of kindness ended up saving someone’s life. |
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| In other news … |
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| Darkness and lightness can both be great teachers. In Psychology Today’s, The Empowerment Diaries, Diana Raab explores this pertinent topic that continues to affect us all. Read on. |
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