HumanKind.. Be Both

[GiggLeGasm]

from the book Milk and Honey by rupi kaur.. something I've been thumbing through while sitting on the porch

most importantly love
like it's the only thing you know how
at the end of the day all this
means nothing
this page
where you're sitting
your degree
your job
the money
nothing even matters
except love and human connection
who you loved
and how deeply you loved them
how you touched the people around you
and how much you gave them

 

[BlackCashmere]

from the book Milk and Honey by rupi kaur.. something I've been thumbing through while sitting on the porch

most importantly love
like it's the only thing you know how
at the end of the day all this
means nothing
this page
where you're sitting
your degree
your job
the money
nothing even matters
except love and human connection
who you loved
and how deeply you loved them
how you touched the people around you
and how much you gave them

I so love this...agreed...it boils down to love

 

[iamincognito45]

from the book Milk and Honey by rupi kaur.. something I've been thumbing through while sitting on the porch

most importantly love
like it's the only thing you know how
at the end of the day all this
means nothing
this page
where you're sitting
your degree
your job
the money
nothing even matters
except love and human connection
who you loved
and how deeply you loved them
how you touched the people around you
and how much you gave them

Wise words...

 

[starrynightin64]

I went to sleep with this on my mind.. I woke up with this on my mind..

from the book Milk and Honey by rupi kaur.. something I've been thumbing through while sitting on the porch

most importantly love
like it's the only thing you know how
at the end of the day all this
means nothing
this page
where you're sitting
your degree
your job
the money
nothing even matters
except love and human connection
who you loved
and how deeply you loved them
how you touched the people around you
and how much you gave them

Both are how I have survived this horrible year.
That and once this move is done then it's NEW YEAR = NEW LIFE

 

[GiggLeGasm]

When you find that the acoustics are great for shouting,
They're even better for listening.

 

[BlackCashmere]

When you find that the acoustics are great for shouting,
They're even better for listening.

Spot on

 

[kcRollins]

I don't know why I haven't seen this thread before, but I'm so glad I found it. Yes, I spent the last 2 1/2 hours reading through the 10 pages and it was so worth it.

Some of your stories brought a tear to my eye, some made me smile and others touched my heart in an undefinable way. Thank you all and thank you GG for a much needed thread of inspiration.

Kindness is free to give and we seldom know how it impacts others. I was fortunate enough to learn first hand how the littlest act of kindness can mean so much to someone.

No matter how I'm feeling emotionally or mentally, I don't leave the house without the intention of putting a smile on someone's face. Most days I stop at McDonald's for a cup of coffee. I go through the drive-thru.

Everyday, I give the cashier and the person who hands me my coffee two Werther's chewy caramels and a piece of paper with an inspirational quote. It always puts smiles on their faces, because I'm sure, for the most part, they're underappreciated.

Most days it's different people at the windows. But one day I drove through and the girl at the window said, "I have to tell you, that you saved my life the last time you came through. That quote was something I needed to read." And with a tear in her eye, she said, "Thank you so much."

Needless to say, we never know what someone is going through in passing and one simple kind gesture can mean so much. I drove off with tears in my eyes, but it made my heart feel so good, because I really didn't do anything. Just wanted to let these people know that someone appreciates them.

Thanks again, GG and everyone who brought their heartwarming stories of kindness to this thread. You're all awesome.

 

[BlackCashmere]

I don't know why I haven't seen this thread before, but I'm so glad I found it. Yes, I spent the last 2 1/2 hours reading through the 10 pages and it was so worth it.

Some of your stories brought a tear to my eye, some made me smile and others touched my heart in an undefinable way. Thank you all and thank you GG for a much needed thread of inspiration.

Kindness is free to give and we seldom know how it impacts others. I was fortunate enough to learn first hand how the littlest act of kindness can mean so much to someone.

No matter how I'm feeling emotionally or mentally, I don't leave the house without the intention of putting a smile on someone's face. Most days I stop at McDonald's for a cup of coffee. I go through the drive-thru.

Everyday, I give the cashier and the person who hands me my coffee two Werther's chewy caramels and a piece of paper with an inspirational quote. It always puts smiles on their faces, because I'm sure, for the most part, they're underappreciated.


Most days it's different people at the windows. But one day I drove through and the girl at the window said, "I have to tell you, that you saved my life the last time you came through. That quote was something I needed to read." And with a tear in her eye, she said, "Thank you so much."

Needless to say, we never know what someone is going through in passing and one simple kind gesture can mean so much. I drove off with tears in my eyes, but it made my heart feel so good, because I really didn't do anything. Just wanted to let these people know that someone appreciates them.

Thanks again, GG and everyone who brought their heartwarming stories of kindness to this thread. You're all awesome.

You are such a beautiful thoughtful and generous soul...what a touching story about random kindness...you are such a blessing...

 

[Mrtenant]

from the book Milk and Honey by rupi kaur.. something I've been thumbing through while sitting on the porch

most importantly love
like it's the only thing you know how
at the end of the day all this
means nothing
this page
where you're sitting
your degree
your job
the money
nothing even matters
except love and human connection
who you loved
and how deeply you loved them
how you touched the people around you
and how much you gave them

There's a like button around here somewhere.

Thats beautiful stuff GG. Words I hold as some of the highest ideals I try to live by. Not easy to keep in mind in today's busy world. But its always there.

Be well.

 

[kcRollins]

You are such a beautiful thoughtful and generous soul...what a touching story about random kindness...you are such a blessing...

Thank you, lovely lady; however, when I said I really didn't do anything, I didn't. I pull the inspirational quotes at random and a higher power selects them for the person to hear what they need to hear.

 

[cascadiabound]

My family practice has a patient... We call him the "pay it forward guy." Over the year he paid extra on his account and built up a credit of nearly $400. He came in yesterday and asked us to donate the money to people who we thought could use a little extra help. He also made an additional payment on his account to start his credit for next year.

Seven patient/ patient families were selected to be the beneficiaries of his kindness because they either have known hardships, or have made an effort to stay in contact with the billing department while trying to pay off their balances.

This totally made my day.
And the day of just about everyone in my office.

Three cheers for the 'Pay It Forward Guy'

May we all know when and how to do likewise.





cb

 

[starrynightin64]

My family practice has a patient... We call him the "pay it forward guy." Over the year he paid extra on his account and built up a credit of nearly $400. He came in yesterday and asked us to donate the money to people who we thought could use a little extra help. He also made an additional payment on his account to start his credit for next year.

Seven patient/ patient families were selected to be the beneficiaries of his kindness because they either have known hardships, or have made an effort to stay in contact with the billing department while trying to pay off their balances.

This totally made my day.
And the day of just about everyone in my office.

Three cheers for the 'Pay It Forward Guy'

May we all know when and how to do likewise.





cb

totally awesome!!!!

I can't remember if I told you this one. but it's good for looking for more help for those low income families & people. There is a website called 211 dot org that's a data bank of help to churches, charities, local, state & federal programs. web addy is 3Ws dot 211 dot org then put in a zipcode for the web site & 800#s for that area. The local websites don't seem really user friendly but when you call the 800 #s have pen & paper handy. The local team member can give you names & numbers to call for the help needed. Food, meds, child care, housing, etc... All the programs have different level of income requirements. BUT worth the time for your people to look into.

 

[Mrtenant]

All Hope

All hope lies in tomorrow
Betrayed by yesterday
For every new horizon
There is a price to pay
The piper plays his tune
Holds out a hand for gilt
The memory cries a river
The wrong side of spilt milk

All hope lies in tomorrow
Forgetting yesterday
All hope is stored in thoughts
Arranged to form a play
There’s laughter and there’s intrigue
There’s sadness and there’s pain
Yet by the final act
Laughter rules again

All hope lies in tomorrow
Aphrodite by my side
To walk a brave new world
Athena as my guide
All hope lies in tomorrow
Under Helios’s light
To trust tomorrow to Themis
Her justice and her right

by Bill Smith

 

[iamincognito45]

On the evening after the historic election, I am reminded of the vitriol far and wide. From the candidates to the vested news outlets, to the biased media overall (both sides), to the people we meet at Starbucks, to our co-workers, to our neighbors, to our family.

The lack of civility and inability to agree to disagree is staggering, frightening and ultimately disappointing. The candidates this year should be viewed as an indictment of where we are in society and in our country where we cannot encourage or support better options. We the voters are to blame for our choices of candidates.

While I am doubtful, I can only hope that once the dust settles, we can begin the process of healing. Of working together to find better solutions. To find it in our hearts to be able to disagree on principle without resorting to name calling.

Oddly enough, Trump, Clinton and even Obama were all three kind, gracious and generous in the aftermath. Trump thanking and praising Clinton for her contributions and years of devoted service. And Clinton wishing him well and asking her followers to keep an open mind and give him a chance.

I can't help but wonder what the campaign process would have been like had they all behaved with such graciousness and civility even while disagreeing on principles and policies.

Humankind... Be both... Indeed.

GG for president in 2020!

 

[GiggLeGasm]

For the past 4 months, I have participated in one of 25 groups who were each charged with improving healthcare. Today was the report out and I was afforded the opportunity to hear the many care providers who engaged in this challenge. I'm sure there were people who were taking notes on slides, checking data, videotaping for critique..
What I felt was this overwhelming realization that people want to be human. People want to connect
to share
to be strong for one another
vulnerable with one another.
This is where people find value in their work.

And I thought -
This is where people find value in their lives.

So here I am
again
It seems lately like people are frightened and concerned.
People are hurt and angry.
- Maybe not with themselves. Maybe not with you.
- But people are unsettled.

And the only thing I can think of to fix it is for us to stop trying to wait for things to be fixed. Stop focusing on the blame.. and the fear.. and the hurt..
Find comfort in the humanity of others. Actively seek to nest in your own backyard.
And, of course, embrace kindness.

 

[Cymru6969]

For the past 4 months, I have participated in one of 25 groups who were each charged with improving healthcare. Today was the report out and I was afforded the opportunity to hear the many care providers who engaged in this challenge. I'm sure there were people who were taking notes on slides, checking data, videotaping for critique..
What I felt was this overwhelming realization that people want to be human. People want to connect
to share
to be strong for one another
vulnerable with one another.
This is where people find value in their work.

And I thought -
This is where people find value in their lives.

So here I am
again
It seems lately like people are frightened and concerned.
People are hurt and angry.
- Maybe not with themselves. Maybe not with you.
- But people are unsettled.

And the only thing I can think of to fix it is for us to stop trying to wait for things to be fixed. Stop focusing on the blame.. and the fear.. and the hurt..
Find comfort in the humanity of others. Actively seek to nest in your own backyard.
And, of course, embrace kindness.

Beautiful

 

[Cymru6969]

 

[BlackCashmere]

For the past 4 months, I have participated in one of 25 groups who were each charged with improving healthcare. Today was the report out and I was afforded the opportunity to hear the many care providers who engaged in this challenge. I'm sure there were people who were taking notes on slides, checking data, videotaping for critique..
What I felt was this overwhelming realization that people want to be human. People want to connect
to share
to be strong for one another
vulnerable with one another.
This is where people find value in their work.

And I thought -
This is where people find value in their lives.

So here I am
again
It seems lately like people are frightened and concerned.
People are hurt and angry.
- Maybe not with themselves. Maybe not with you.
- But people are unsettled.

And the only thing I can think of to fix it is for us to stop trying to wait for things to be fixed. Stop focusing on the blame.. and the fear.. and the hurt..
Find comfort in the humanity of others. Actively seek to nest in your own backyard.
And, of course, embrace kindness.

Hi sweetie...another beautiful post in my favorite thread...poignant line--stop focusing on the blame and the fear and the hurt...I think we all do that at times and yes we need to focus more on the love and kindness...

And well, to you my friend--I am deeply deeply proud of you and your huge achievement...what a beautiful and major HONOR...It is because like I said--the kind of person you are outside of that and on an everyday basis, brings beautiful reward to all areas of your life...so proud of my compassionate kind nurturing friend

 

[GiggLeGasm]

And well, to you my friend--I am deeply deeply proud of you and your huge achievement...what a beautiful and major HONOR...It is because like I said--the kind of person you are outside of that and on an everyday basis, brings beautiful reward to all areas of your life...so proud of my compassionate kind nurturing friend

professional accomplishments are especially wonderful because they're such an integral part of our personal journeys.. thank you. I am both humbled and proud.

 

[PeteHulbert37]

When you find that the acoustics are great for shouting,
They're even better for listening.

Oh yes! I love a good echo.

 

[JennyNo1]

I am still amazed by how many people here on Lit are just astoundingly wonderful people.

 

[GiggLeGasm]

 

[GiggLeGasm]

good morning

 

[BlackCashmere]

good morning

Beautifully said...by my beautiful friend...in my favorite and most beautiful thread...

 

[GiggLeGasm]

As you look back over the past little while..
the people who have made you angry or the ones who have made you smile..
find reason with each memory to be grateful
and recall your past with a gentle heart