Written Acts of Kindness

I've spent many years working with individuals, families, and organizations to help them minimize the impact of conflict and strife. Almost every problem I've ever seen arise is due to people not feeling good about themselves deep inside and not healing what's troubling them and causing them to behave in less than positive ways. Entire societies are built upon this hurt way of being, a state of mind that promotes fear, anger, and war with "enemies." It all comes from ideas planted in children's heads by parents and adults who don't know any better. What these societies (and the individuals in them) don't realize is that things don't have to be this way. People can actually function based on hope, love, peace, and kindness. You hear stories about how even the most horrible people love someone or something. We all have the capability to love if we follow our more positive instincts. The fundamental problem is that we teach our children to fear others...

You hear about Acts of kindness All the time – Someone who didn't Have to do anything at all But decided to do Something nice, Without any need for Recognition or recompense, Put others above Himself or herself. Human beings have an amazing Ability to do kind Things for each other, It's possible for us to Move past the pettiness That arises from selfishness And self-interest and Live instead with love and Compassion, to stop competing And start collaborating, Building a kind world together.

It's easy to Become discouraged To think that there's Nothing that can be Done about all the Discord and strife Occurring around us, That all there is to do Is withdraw and hope It eventually goes away, But I'm here to tell you That we can move past All this garbage If kind-hearted people Find the courage to Speak up when cruelty and Injustice arise and Let everyone know that There is another path, That we all can look Deep inside, Heal what hurts, And move in a Kind direction.

I've often wondered why people settle for living in fear, anger, misery, and hopelessness. As a poet, I explore the human condition and challenge the notion that we have to cater to our basest instincts, where all we do is fight each other for food and resources. Human beings have shown time after time that they're capable of much more than self-interest, greed, and cruelty. Think of all the wonderful people who behave with generosity, gentleness, and compassion, helping their fellow men and women without any need for recognition or compensation. It happens all the time. Why not make that the standard for human behavior instead of shrugging our shoulders and saying that things will never change? People are capable of being kind and building a world of love and compassion. We have the ability to use our wonderful brains and hearts to help each other thrive. If enough of us speak up for kindness, we can shift the conversation in that direction. Help me create a kindness movement ...

Being kind isn't that hard, It just means leaving The hurt, anger, and fear Behind, replacing it with Moments of selflessness: A smile, hug, Reassuring word, Helping hand, Softness, gentleness. We've convinced ourselves That kindness is corny, A sign of weakness, When it is the very thing That can change the world, Making it a better place For everyone.

There really are only two basic ways to live your life: with fear or with love. If you live with fear, you will always mistrust others, limit your ability to grow, worry about danger, or dread the next calamity that might befall you. Living with fear makes you contract and become closed off to all the wonderful opportunities around you. Instead of enjoying life, you'll waste time worrying about what you can't do or need to avoid rather than what is possible. Living with love is an entirely different experience. When you feel, think, and behave with love, the whole universe is open to you. There's nothing you can't do when you love yourself and others. Instead of contracting, you grow and thrive. Love feeds your inner self and guides you on a positive path. Also, love just feels much better than fear. Love and kindness are intimately linked. In order to be kind you have to have the ability to love yourself and others. Doing nice things for people or the world in general ...

So many walking in circles This misused, fragile cafe limestone Sleep deprivation in a party hat with nowhere to go and nothing to do Go on now, they tell you lies “Do not look back” “You have no business with the welfare of others” It is up to us to prove them wrong