by Ward Cox | Apr 22, 2020 | Blog, Hope and Renewal, Kindness of the Heart
First of all, trust common sense instead of leaders who may want to sacrifice our health for their own gains. Tampa Mayor Jane Castor is definitely not one of them. I just finished a ZOOM meeting with her and about 15 nonprofit and faith-based representatives. Her...
by Ward Cox | Apr 21, 2020 | Blog, Hope and Renewal, Kindness of the Heart
So please share a laugh and help someone smile when you can. There’s a lot of absurd stuff going on amidst the tragic. Looking for it is a wonderful distraction, especially now. Meanwhile, doing something silly doesn’t violate social distancing (it’s low-calorie &...
by Ward Cox | Apr 20, 2020 | Blog, Hope and Renewal, Kindness of the Heart
It’s a blessing to lend a hand We may be heading into a depression that rivals the 1930s, but nobody knows for sure. What we do know is that a lot of folks are feeling pain, and that the ripple effect will last for years. However, it doesn’t mean that our society is...
by Ward Cox | Apr 20, 2020 | Blog, Hope and Renewal, Kindness of the Heart, Uncategorized
Kindness is even more important now. The heroes who care for others are inspired by the need to be kind. They aren’t just in hospitals, grocery stores, or highways. They may even be filling your shoes. Help show people what’s real by emailing your smartphone video of...
by Ward Cox | Apr 19, 2020 | Blog, Hope and Renewal, Kindness of the Heart, Uncategorized
Coming through when it counts The stakes are high, but we always rise higher. This is no exception. Pay it forward and pass it on.
by Ward Cox | Apr 17, 2020 | Blog, Hope and Renewal, Kindness of the Heart, Uncategorized
Will we choose to be fruitful? Most of us have heard the phrase, but this could be our best chance to do just that. Our sense of community has been fraying at the edges for decades. Now it’s being threatened like none of us have seen. When our isolation is lifted, it’s...
by Ward Cox | Apr 16, 2020 | Blog, Hope and Renewal, Kindness of the Heart
We know what safety feels like Bob Dylan sang that “You don’t need a weatherman to know which way the wind blows.” We can’t let people with selfish agendas convince us to return to normal until the time is RIGHT. Some are less concerned about our well-being than...
by Ward Cox | Apr 15, 2020 | Blog, Hope and Renewal, Kindness of the Heart, Uncategorized
Everyone deserves a slice We need to learn from tragic mistakes that are coming home with a vengeance. One nice change would be to care a LOT more for one another. If you can help, please do. If you need help, let it flow from all who can. If you have a chance, please...
by Ward Cox | Apr 15, 2020 | Blog, Hope and Renewal, Kindness of the Heart
Our kindness walks with us It’s up to us to stay nourished and give back as so many other shortages take their toll. A lot more people are walking around my neighborhood these days, and probably yours too. A friendly attitude and a ready smile go even further when the...
by Ward Cox | Apr 13, 2020 | Blog, Hope and Renewal, Kindness of the Heart
Don’t believe all you hear These posts (along with everything associated with Kindness of the Heart) are decidedly NOT political. However, when those in position to know what we’re dealing with are muzzled in favor of self-serving blah blah blah, then there’s trouble...