We asked writers and friends of Today's Transitions to share about a kindness that caused a wave of impact in their lives.Hope Through SharingAbout six months after my daughter was born in 2004, I stumbled into a severe period of depression and anxiety. I wasn’t eating; I awoke … [Read more...] about Create A Ripple
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Keep The Kindness Flowing
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
A League Of Their Own: Batter Up!
There’s no crying in baseball, and my mother and I were all smiles as we spent a day sightseeing in Dubois County, Indiana. From the cute breakfast cafe where we started our day to the grand finale at League Stadium – site of the filming of the 1991 hit movie A League of Their … [Read more...] about A League Of Their Own: Batter Up!
How To Find Joy. Life Is Not Meant To Be Endured
As a minister, I have the privilege to officiate some 50 weddings a year. I see the joy in lovers’ eyes as I meet with them to plan their ceremony and as they pledge their love to one another.As a hospice chaplain, I have the privilege to celebrate many funeral services. I see … [Read more...] about How To Find Joy. Life Is Not Meant To Be Endured
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