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I hope yesterday was aspirational. Any day can offer opportunities to rekindle our “faith in humanity,” and I hope yesterday of all days gave you

Today is “random acts of kindness” day. I am, as I hope we all are, an advocate of what this day means…and what it is

This week is a special week, and tomorrow is a special day. This is “random acts of kindness” week, and tomorrow is “random acts of

Happy President’s day…on our eighth ritual of kindness we reflect on our week of togetherness and love. So, how has kindness inspired us this week?

Today, we do something different. We postpone our eighth ritual of kindness to have a ritual of love, in celebration of Valentines Day. As with

How do you love yourself? How do you find fulfillment? How do you find a life of peace and happiness? Are these the secrets to

Yesterday we discussed “the list” …our guardian angel seeking qualities in an equal-opposite-other. Just as we are looking for a partner to compliment us, we

There are seven billion people on this planet and growing. If you believe in soul mates, how is it possible to find him or her,

Yesterday we discussed how relationships empower, grow and strengthen us. We also discussed toxic relationships that offer false validation that put us at risk of

Yesterday we discussed relationship values to offer perspective in what binds a meaningful, intimate relationship. When nurtured, such a relationship can be very fulfilling. It

Weeks ago we discussed character values, and how they guide our behavior. And before that, we discussed group values within communities and cultures that guide

So, how has kindness inspired us this week? This week we reflected on significant cultural elements and its influence on kindness. We began with the

Let’s explore the journey of a teacher who lived near eastern India during the 5th century BC…Siddhartha Gautama. Historians have argued exactly where and when

“My religion is very simple. My religion is kindness.” This can only be a glimpse of the Dalia Lama’s spiritual influence, and can only begin

Do you remember the stories you were told when you where a child? Do you remember the kingdoms and brave heroes? Do you remember the

The Hippocratic Oath is a series of vows physicians take before they can come into practice. It originated from Greek medical texts, and by the

The legend of the Groundhog on this day predicts if winter will last another six weeks. It seems we will have a few more weeks

It’s a phrase we utter when we question common decency of how men treat women. But I believe it is more than that. Let’s take

So, how has kindness inspired us this week? This week we started with a simple concept…how can we find happiness every day? We focused on

The unknown has always captivated me…to explore places beyond our wildest dreams. This was fueled by many places…by imagination, by books of pioneers embarking on

My “day job” is an IT professional at a prominent software company. Every day I hope to find a creative way to solve a challenge,

Today is a solemn day. Thirty years ago was the tragedy of the space shuttle Challenger. It shocked the nation, and the world, for it

Yesterday we discussed everyday happiness, and celebrating what we do and how we do it. We spend most of our daily efforts on our jobs

People are profoundly curious. We innately wonder to expand our minds. Some of us thirst for it, while others let it happen naturally. We are

Everyday happiness. What little, or big things will make you happy, today? It can be as simple as a soothing cup of coffee in the

So, how has kindness inspired us this week? We talked about morality and ethics as one of the three pillars in kindness. We explored the

Ethics is one of the three major pillars of kindness. If you recall… Kindness is a behavior marked by ethical characteristics, an awareness of the

Can you do right by doing wrong? There can be no contradictions, especially in ethics. But poor behavior may support a virtuous aim. For example…your

In the last couple of years, the European art group, !Mediengruppe Bitnik, introduced an installment called the “Random DarkNet Shopper.” What is this work of

This week we discussed how our behavior might be hardwired by consequences, and our actions may follow a risk avoidance philosophy to prevent or mute

Yesterday we discussed how we might be hardwired by consequences. This means if we face an undesirable option, we try to mitigate the challenge, do

We start this week on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a man who dedicated his life to advocate for peace, non-violent resolution and civil rights,

I cannot do proper justice to the bright lights of the men that have recently gone out. And I have failed to properly reflect on

So, how has kindness inspired us this week? This week we talked about one interpretation of purpose, how it relates to conviction and mindfulness, and

In yesterday’s entry we discussed character values, and how they guide our behavior. And as we explored weeks earlier, there are values that groups of

What is a value? It is something you hold in importance. It can be material things, an experience or event, an emotion you keep to

This week we talked about your story, and the heroes and villains that fill it. Yesterday I asked if you identify with heroes or villains.

Yesterday we talked about your story, your own hero’s journey and the villains you face. Although it is an unfinished book, when we look at

Yesterday we talked about purpose and how you earn your “title” by your actions. The summation of these moments will become your narrative. What is

I have been looking forward to writing this entry. It is a topic that is dear to me, as it has inspired my passions for

So, how has kindness inspired us this week? This week we talked about a “road trip of kindness” where we explored how cities have personalities,

Regardless of how you travel, you should ask a few questions before you start. First are the practical…do I have the means to get where

I am not an expert traveler. I am goal oriented, and use critical thinking to get from point A to point B as quickly as

Earlier this year I visited the fourth on the list of friendliest cities. The nature of the trip was different than my more recent ventures

I woke early at my bed-and-breakfast in Savannah and enjoyed the complementary meal. I stopped at a local coffeehouse before starting my travels to Charleston,

Our first stop on our “road trip of kindness” was a bed and breakfast in the heart of Savannah. There was a veiled overcast; clouds

Earlier this year a publication called the “Traveler” wrote of the top 10 friendliest cities in the United States. Being friendly is an aspect of

So, how has kindness inspired us this week? This week we experienced the final days of 2015, and talked about the building blocks that construct

What is a conviction? Conviction is the discipline to see something through that you hold a firm belief. It is a mindfulness of your actions,

Happy New Year! What is your new year’s resolution? I want you to think about what this means before you answer. Much like what we