During his long tenure as pastor of Northside Christian Church in New Albany, Indiana, George Ross would regularly take a spray bottle full of M&Ms and offer them to congregants in the lobby.“I’d come up to people and say, ‘Just a little blood sugar check here,’” George … [Read more...] about Keep The Kindness Flowing
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The Goodwill Of Amy Luttrell
Kindness has benefits that reach deep. Kind acts can improve relationships and support others in feeling valued. And ‘random acts of kindness’ such as giving a compliment, helping a neighbor, or holding the door for strangers are contagious — in a good way. When a person … [Read more...] about The Goodwill Of Amy Luttrell
Healing By Helping Others
The intense pain of a loss can be all-consuming. Grief, while a natural reaction to loss, can have a tremendous impact. There are stages of grief: denial, anger, bargaining, sadness and acceptance. While this appears to be a linear model, progressing from one stage to the next, … [Read more...] about Healing By Helping Others
Moving and Adapting Skills In Retirement
Opening the door to retirement can feel a lot like opening the door on your first day of school. You wonder how your day will look, who you’ll meet, and if the snacks are any good. These days you probably have more snack time options, but retirement can still hold a wide-eyed … [Read more...] about Moving and Adapting Skills In Retirement
Off The Clock: A Plan and Purpose In Retirement
Opening the door to retirement can feel a lot like opening the door on your first day of school. You wonder how your day will look, who you’ll meet, and if the snacks are any good. These days you probably have more snack time options, but retirement can still hold a wide-eyed … [Read more...] about Off The Clock: A Plan and Purpose In Retirement