Kindness of the Heart (page 20)

Be determined to care

Determination is the weapon that cannot be vanquished. Determination to treat people with the kindness that defines our common humanity. Determination to heal, and find a cure to end the onslaught. Determination to hold on to all that we love. This is the guiding light...

Kindness feeds our hearts

It’s up to us to stay nourished and give back as COVID chickens come home to roost. Your friendly attitude and a ready smile go even further these days. Thanks for thinking kindly of people whose health care was shamefully inadequate even before this ongoing scourge. I...

I take it all back

At least, when it comes to football. An earlier post said that pro sports would be the model for minimizing COVID exposure. That’s been the case with the NHL and NBA, and with baseball to a lesser extent. NOT with the NFL, though…where the New England/Kansas City game...

Hold on, Toto

We’re in a whirlwind of changing circumstances. It takes a strong will and a kind heart to keep up. Watch out for the weariness that comes from an overloaded mind. Mental fatigue is hard to notice when things are moving so quickly, but it can bite without warning. No...

We’re all instruments

So let’s not waste any more time and strike up the band. Let’s build harmony with our soundtrack like any good song does. Let’s shine our caring kindness to brighten unkind times. No room for clashing melodies. No room for clashing egos, either. The best bands create a...