It’s become clear these past seven weeks weeks, during the Kindness Challenge hosted so wonderfully by Niki, that kindness is not just one thing. It’s a combination of our thoughts, intents and actions. And when they’re good and you mix them all together you have the basis for a much better world. It makes me … More Mixed in Kindness – a round up
Many of you will be familiar with the story of my mum. I wrote about her in The Longest Goodbye and she was also the focus for my Daily Post Admiration theme. When Niki asked who inspired us, in week six of the kindness challenge, I couldn’t think of anyone to put above her. Mum … More Kind Inspiration
Winter in Melbourne comes with its own magic. I know I’ve posted a sunrise photo from my balcony before but that’s the thing with gratitude. It’s appreciating, everyday, what’s around us Whenever I see the sun rise I count my blessings. It signals a new day of possibilities and beginnings, a new day of hope … More Grateful for a Kind Life
Sometimes kindness disguises itself in subtle forms. Like patience, compromise, compassion or just a listening caring ear. It can be a simple hug or a shoulder massage mixed in with words of comfort. All of these things were part of my world this week. This was the first sunrise of June in Melbourne, the first … More A Season of Kindness
As my own personal Mindful in May mission draws to a close I reflect on Week 3 of the Kindness Challenge – Focus our Energy and how incredibly powerful our thoughts are in everyday life. How they affect everything we do and everyone around us. What we put out comes back and what we focus … More A Kinder Growing Energy
Sometimes it’s the little things that have the biggest impact. This week the Kindness Challenge was all about observing kindness around us. With my own personal focus on being mindful this month it was a great prompt to keep my eyes open to what was going on around me. And here’s what I found. Kindness … More Blooming Kindness
As part of the Kindness Challenge the focus for week one was on self kindness and I must admit it didn’t come easily for me, at first. But I was mindful, every day, and when my thoughts turned negative and threatened to take me down a rocky road I shifted my focus. And reminded myself … More Self Kindness – Cultivating new thoughts
This month for me is all about being mindful. But I’ve realised there’s room in my heart for more. So when I read about Niki’s Kindness Challenge I knew they went hand in hand. Since starting my blog last year I’ve received invitations to many challenges and many generous awards. Some I’ve accepted, many I’ve … More Combining Mindfulness with Kindness
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