And the Frenchman following thru w/ his attempts to track down the family - very nice
Didn't know about Nat'l Radio Silence Day, but 'sounds' great! Probably impossible these days. I remember a time when people were asked to add some link? to track for radio/sound waves coming in --- this was probably in the 90's???
Krispy Kreme - when the light went on, people would line up outside in the morning to get them fresh. Before they opened nationwide, a friend visited & got a couple dozen boxes to carry home w/ her on the plane! And, nope, don't want any today... (I've moved since then & don't even know if/where one is located here)
well, I don't use any of those types of message boards...
Just read CNN is cutting salaries & laying off staff... CNN, which drew just 5.1 million prime-time viewers on Election Night, lagged behind MSNBC's 6 million viewers and Fox News' audience of over 10 million viewers.
Will keep my actions, words and thoughts in alignment with World Kindness Day. Also did not know about any of the 7 extra items except Trump staffing choices.
I have slowly started losing faith in people, however Sara's quest with helping this man see the other side of hate was encouraging. I run a non-profit housing agency and recently one of my clients trashed one of our newly renovated homes, she and her family were homeless and promised faithfully to take care of the house. $6,900 in damages later I found myself doubting there were good people still in the world, so thank you Sara for showing us it is possible.
Thanks Bill for that moving piece. It is "shares" like that, that keeps me renewing my subscription. ;) It's more than a "feel good piece", it shows us all a better way to interface with our neighbors, a better approach to conflict.
Back when I taught nursing students, I’d tell them not to take it personally when patients seemed surly and mean. After all, these folks are in the hospital, not feeling well, probably in pain, under stress because they have little to no control over what may be happening at home. Kindness goes a long way …
Regarding rioting in Amsterdam: we lived in the Netherlands for three years in the early '90s. It was our favorite assignment. We traveled extensively throughout the country, and felt 100% safe everywhere we went including the large cities like Amsterdam. There was a fair amount of property crime, but violent crime was incredibly rare, especially in the more rural province we lived in. The Netherlands had always allowed residents of its former colonies (such as Indonesia and Morocco) to freely emigrate to the Netherlands. Their society was surprisingly diverse, and Dutch food is actually a combination of all the foods of all of their former colonial holdings. It was wonderful. And of course, the Dutch have a proud history of protecting their Jewish residents -- their underground movement was incredibly effective during WWII. What's happening in Amsterdam right now is not the Netherlands we remember. I sincerely hope they can turn it around.
I loved today’s subject, Your rage is thinly veiled pain. So true but so difficult not to be reactive in the moment when we perceive threat. ACIM says there are only two emotions, love and fear, which is basically the same message. The book, Chicken Soup For The Soul had an excellent story, Another Way by Terry Dobson. It is another excellent example of this lesson.
I read a lot of newsletters, listen to a variety of podcasts, yet it always catches me off guard when I hear one of them mentioned in another newsletter. I quite enjoy Tim Ferriss' podcasts and get his weekly newsletter. Haven't bought his book yet but it's on my list.
It's kind of sad that we need a day to remember to be kind to others. The remaining 364 give us another chance to be kind. I have learned my first reaction will be to return anger with anger, so now I try to take a breath and let the other person vent. Sometimes it works well, sometimes I just end up walking away, but I am not contributing to the anger in the world these days.
One kind act/attitude at a time. I'm in a situation where I'm receiving nice from one hand and not nice from the other...2 sentences within the same interaction. It's a roller-coaster ride, but I don't respond negatively or, mostly, just choose remain silent. Discretion (kindness?) is the better part of valor. It's something important that needs to be learned young, but it's never too late. Then remember to also be kind to one's self, that's just as important. We are all One; interconnected by blood (we all bleed red) and by existence in this mysterious and wondrous Universe, n'est-ce pas?.
Sorry to see that one person who called Kristy Keene doughnuts “gross”. Founded in Winston Salem, NC KK was a welcome stop for us as my mom and I drove the(then)8 hour trip from Asheville to Durham to visit my aunt and uncle. They had a store just off the highway, what became I-40. It was nothing fancy but the doughnuts were always warm and sweet and the coffee a welcome break for the driver. Getting bigger always seems to come with compromises in quality but the product of the ‘60s was really good.
I tried to read the story about the US soldier in France but CBS wouldn’t let me in. Said I was running an ad blocker, which I’m not so I would like to know how the story shakes out.
This message came at the perfect time - thank you Murphy.
I have embarked on a journey to first THINK before responding.
T - is it True?
H - is it Helpful?
I - is it Inspiring?
N - is it necessary?
K - is it Kind?
I will keep this phrase fresh in my mind as part of my journey to share peace, love and kindness...
Thank you Sarah Silverman
Yes. What would be some more kind responses, in place of "fighting"?
"I don't understand. What do you mean?"
"That's interesting. Tell me more."
"I want to hear what you say. I am listening. "
Maybe we err by defending ourselves first. Maybe rudeness is a sign of frustration at not being able to find other words to say what is wrong.
Maybe we can stick around until the "opponent" discovers what he/she really wants to say?
Is this the meaning of "Turn the other cheek"?
Great lead story!!!
And the Frenchman following thru w/ his attempts to track down the family - very nice
Didn't know about Nat'l Radio Silence Day, but 'sounds' great! Probably impossible these days. I remember a time when people were asked to add some link? to track for radio/sound waves coming in --- this was probably in the 90's???
Krispy Kreme - when the light went on, people would line up outside in the morning to get them fresh. Before they opened nationwide, a friend visited & got a couple dozen boxes to carry home w/ her on the plane! And, nope, don't want any today... (I've moved since then & don't even know if/where one is located here)
Come on PEOPLE!!! Bill needs followers on BlueSky. He only has 5 (I'm the fifth)
Checking it out now!
well, I don't use any of those types of message boards...
Just read CNN is cutting salaries & laying off staff... CNN, which drew just 5.1 million prime-time viewers on Election Night, lagged behind MSNBC's 6 million viewers and Fox News' audience of over 10 million viewers.
but I don't watch any broadcast news, either...
Thanks! I don't really post there much (well ever, so far!). But I am interested to see if it grows.
I just followed you…
I just followed him. I’ve got an account and just waiting for my favorite people to hop on so I can find them.
Will keep my actions, words and thoughts in alignment with World Kindness Day. Also did not know about any of the 7 extra items except Trump staffing choices.
I have slowly started losing faith in people, however Sara's quest with helping this man see the other side of hate was encouraging. I run a non-profit housing agency and recently one of my clients trashed one of our newly renovated homes, she and her family were homeless and promised faithfully to take care of the house. $6,900 in damages later I found myself doubting there were good people still in the world, so thank you Sara for showing us it is possible.
Just what I needed to hear today. Thank you.
Thanks Bill for that moving piece. It is "shares" like that, that keeps me renewing my subscription. ;) It's more than a "feel good piece", it shows us all a better way to interface with our neighbors, a better approach to conflict.
Bill, thanks for the lead story. We are all created in the image of God. Unfortunately, we're all cracked-images, in ways big and small. Blessings.
Back when I taught nursing students, I’d tell them not to take it personally when patients seemed surly and mean. After all, these folks are in the hospital, not feeling well, probably in pain, under stress because they have little to no control over what may be happening at home. Kindness goes a long way …
Regarding rioting in Amsterdam: we lived in the Netherlands for three years in the early '90s. It was our favorite assignment. We traveled extensively throughout the country, and felt 100% safe everywhere we went including the large cities like Amsterdam. There was a fair amount of property crime, but violent crime was incredibly rare, especially in the more rural province we lived in. The Netherlands had always allowed residents of its former colonies (such as Indonesia and Morocco) to freely emigrate to the Netherlands. Their society was surprisingly diverse, and Dutch food is actually a combination of all the foods of all of their former colonial holdings. It was wonderful. And of course, the Dutch have a proud history of protecting their Jewish residents -- their underground movement was incredibly effective during WWII. What's happening in Amsterdam right now is not the Netherlands we remember. I sincerely hope they can turn it around.
Thanks for this,. So many of us needed this now! Lots of lessons in here.
I loved today’s subject, Your rage is thinly veiled pain. So true but so difficult not to be reactive in the moment when we perceive threat. ACIM says there are only two emotions, love and fear, which is basically the same message. The book, Chicken Soup For The Soul had an excellent story, Another Way by Terry Dobson. It is another excellent example of this lesson.
Krispy Creme donuts are gross.
I read a lot of newsletters, listen to a variety of podcasts, yet it always catches me off guard when I hear one of them mentioned in another newsletter. I quite enjoy Tim Ferriss' podcasts and get his weekly newsletter. Haven't bought his book yet but it's on my list.
It's kind of sad that we need a day to remember to be kind to others. The remaining 364 give us another chance to be kind. I have learned my first reaction will be to return anger with anger, so now I try to take a breath and let the other person vent. Sometimes it works well, sometimes I just end up walking away, but I am not contributing to the anger in the world these days.
Walking away is always a good thing, especially for yourself.
One kind act/attitude at a time. I'm in a situation where I'm receiving nice from one hand and not nice from the other...2 sentences within the same interaction. It's a roller-coaster ride, but I don't respond negatively or, mostly, just choose remain silent. Discretion (kindness?) is the better part of valor. It's something important that needs to be learned young, but it's never too late. Then remember to also be kind to one's self, that's just as important. We are all One; interconnected by blood (we all bleed red) and by existence in this mysterious and wondrous Universe, n'est-ce pas?.
Sorry to see that one person who called Kristy Keene doughnuts “gross”. Founded in Winston Salem, NC KK was a welcome stop for us as my mom and I drove the(then)8 hour trip from Asheville to Durham to visit my aunt and uncle. They had a store just off the highway, what became I-40. It was nothing fancy but the doughnuts were always warm and sweet and the coffee a welcome break for the driver. Getting bigger always seems to come with compromises in quality but the product of the ‘60s was really good.
I tried to read the story about the US soldier in France but CBS wouldn’t let me in. Said I was running an ad blocker, which I’m not so I would like to know how the story shakes out.
Glad you got away Bill. Welcome home.