One of the mantras that you see all over social media is, “Be kind and considerate.” But should you need a reminder to behave that way? Although it’s easy to be considerate, some folks act like it’s a chore. They’re so focused on their own personal needs that they don’t even realize — or care… [Read More]
From “Chemo to Kindness”
It’s easy to say what you’d do if you were confronted with a crisis — but that’s just talk. How would you respond if you were 28 years old, newly married, and suddenly diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer? There’s one thing for sure: If I were faced with a crushing medical diagnosis, I hope… [Read More]
Where Do Bullies Learn to Be So Mean?
Imagine being a fly on the wall in your daughter’s elementary school class. The teacher introduces a new boy who has just moved into town and then asks the kids to welcome him to the class. It’s obvious that he’s uncomfortable. After all, he misses his old friends and doesn’t know anyone. To make matters… [Read More]
What Does It Take to Show a Little Kindness?
Did you ever say “Good morning” to a stranger and have them look at you as if you were crazy? Sure…they may have been deep in thought or mulling over a personal problem, but was your greeting that unusual to warrant the reaction you received? What does it say about that person, much less about… [Read More]