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Gentleness

Have you ever been described as gentle? Personally, when I think of the word “gentle,” I think of Winnie the Pooh. Did you know that Winnie the Pooh was created by author Alan Alexander Milne after one of his son’s toys?  It’s true.  Winnie, Tigger, Eeyore, Piglet,...

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Service

When you hear the word service, what first comes to mind? Is it a funeral service? What about a mechanic servicing your car? The service that might be thought of last, but certainly not least, would be service…to those with whom you come in contact on a daily basis....

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Compassion

Plato once said “Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a harder battle.”  When you feel tempted to judge someone or respond in kind, bite your tongue…pinch yourself…count to ten…whatever works for you in the moment. Just don’t say something you’ll regret..  I...

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Friendship

What kind of friend are you?  Are you the kind that’s honest, who handles the heart of your friends with care, or do you tell your friends only what they want to hear? Are you a good listener, or is the conversation usually centered around you? The Greek Philosopher...

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Awareness of Others

Quick question: what was the most recent thing you thought about? An errand you need to run today, a problem that needs solving? Whatever it was, chances were, you were thinking about yourself. It’s human nature to constantly think about ourselves. Let’s face it: the...

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Giving

Picture this, it’s Christmas morning. You’re about to open a present.  When you do, there it is...that special something you’ve been talking about all year. Your best friend remembered and got it for you. Now, reverse those roles. Your friend is opening a package and...

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Patience

The taxi driver arrived at an address for the final pickup of his day. Exhausted and ready to go home, he glanced at his watch.  He was on time, but no one came to the cab.  He waited for several more minutes.  Still...no one came.  He turned off the vehicle and ran...

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Gratitude

Growing up, most of us were taught that the words ‘thank’ and  ‘you’ were a good combination. Most of us learned to say thank you. It's a little thing that makes a big difference, and often, that difference comes in the form of opportunities gained or lost. To those...

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Kindness

You and I have a choice today—a choice we’ll make in a series of seconds as, one after another, we encounter other people. Will we pay attention and take action? Or will we ignore an opportunity, and miss—well, maybe miss the chance to save a life?  A wise man once...

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