The smallest act of kindness is worth more than the grandest intention. – Oscar Wilde
Sometimes people don’t do something (for someone) because it’s hard, or they don’t know how it will be received, or . . . .
The problem is that we only grow and benefit from the things we actually do.
When you want to do something for someone, do it – even if you can’t do it as “big” or “grand” or “amazing” as you might want.
What matters is that you actually do something.
“And still, after all this time, the Sun has never said to the Earth,‘You owe me.’ Look what happens with love like that. It lights up the sky.” – Rumi We all have at least one “Sun” in our lives. Who is it for you? Let them know, by word and deed.
Hatred is never ended by hatred but by love. – Buddha When you enter a dark room what do you do? Do you try to turn the darkness down so that you may see? Of course not. You turn on a light. And so it goes in life. In every instance where love, or good…
Anxiety is caused by a lack of control, organization, preparation, and action. – David Kekich There’s a difference between anxiety or (slightly nervous) anticipation. I’ve found that before a key event, like a job interview or a first date, my mental energy heightens. This can be a good thing, or not. If I’m feeling anxious,…
Sometimes your only available transportation is a leap of faith. – Margaret Shepherd Where do you want to be? Who do you want to be? To get there, or be that person, you must be willing to let go of the comfort and security of the known. But . . . I’m not suggesting facing-the-fear-and-doing-it…
Please note this post is just me exploring some ideas and could very well be rambling, bordering on incoherent at times. Your patience and indulgence is appreciated. You have been warned 😉 *** Locating one’s self in space and time is important. As humans we are social creatures driven to connect with others and understand ourselves. One…
Huh? What’s a W.O.B. you may ask? It’s something that I’ve been thinking about a lot lately. W.O.B. stands for Way of Being (WOB). It’s a catch-all term for how you think, feel and act. And it’s so vitally important. I’ll be writing more about this in the future, but I wanted to share something…