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Stories about Kindness. Books that Inspire Self-Awareness.

Reflection and Remembrance
December 31, 2015March 16, 2019 Storyteller

Reflection and Remembrance

Winter of Kindness Essays

Today is the final day of the year. It is often a nostalgic time, a time of reflection and remembrance. It is perhaps one of

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Confidence
December 30, 2015March 16, 2019 Storyteller

Confidence

Winter of Kindness Essays

In the past two days we discussed how a sense of community and its culture could influence kindness. It is valuable to be aware of

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Culture
December 29, 2015March 16, 2019 Storyteller

Culture

Winter of Kindness Essays

If community is the “what” that connects people, culture is the “how.” Culture is “the way of life” that is a defining aspect of a

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Community
December 28, 2015March 16, 2019 Storyteller

Community

Winter of Kindness Essays

What comes to mind when you think of community? Do you imagine parks where children play, boisterous public gatherings and quiet neighborhood get-togethers? Do you

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Our First Ritual of Kindness
December 27, 2015March 16, 2019 Storyteller

Our First Ritual of Kindness

Winter of Kindness Essays

I am pleased to share with you a concept called the “everyday ritual.” Most may associate a ritual as a ceremony, which is pious or

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Gift Giving
December 26, 2015March 16, 2019 Storyteller

Gift Giving

Winter of Kindness Essays

Let’s build upon what we learned yesterday from the legend of Saint Nicholas and the idea of giving. I believe one of the most phenomenal

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The Idea of Santa
December 25, 2015March 16, 2019 Storyteller

The Idea of Santa

Winter of Kindness Essays

How well can we know an idea? Today, Christmas Day is a celebration of ideas. Christmas is a celebration of togetherness, to be in revelry

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A Good Night
December 24, 2015March 16, 2019 Storyteller

A Good Night

Winter of Kindness Essays

Today is a sacred day. When many think of December 24th they think of Christmas Eve, one of the most observed celebrations in Christendom and

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Kindness Defined
December 23, 2015March 16, 2019 Storyteller

Kindness Defined

Winter of Kindness Essays

Yesterday I wrote… …Kindness is a behavior marked by ethical characteristics, an awareness of the impact of your actions, and a desire to better yourself

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First Day of Winter
December 22, 2015March 16, 2019 Storyteller

First Day of Winter

Winter of Kindness Essays

Let’s start this journey of kindness on the first day of winter. Some may believe it odd to start such an exploration during what we

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Elephant Legacy
March 18, 2015March 15, 2019 Storyteller

Elephant Legacy

Inspirational Vignettes

An elephant calf followed her father down a dusty trail. The path had withering trees, and was overcast. Far behind and beyond the bend, their

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Golden Fox
February 15, 2015March 15, 2019 Storyteller

Golden Fox

Inspirational Vignettes

The hunter was bathed by moonlight as he stalked through the forest. His long breaths shook his slender frame, and his body, only covered by

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Crocodile
February 8, 2015March 15, 2019 Storyteller

Crocodile

Inspirational Vignettes

A crocodile rolled and toiled in a brackish lake, clamping its jaws, and flapping its tail. The lake rippled and stirred and slapped onto the

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Dare
February 6, 2015March 15, 2019 Storyteller

Dare

Inspirational Vignettes

The beach was calm and the night was cool. The waves ebbed against the moist sand, the crescent moon splashed dim light across the dark

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Like Smoke
November 9, 2012March 16, 2019 Storyteller

Like Smoke

Inspirational Vignettes

He hurried into the dim, cold lounge. His collared-shirt and pantsuit were pressed and his tie was tight around his neck. With reddened eyes he

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Wrapping Paper
November 4, 2012March 15, 2019 Storyteller

Wrapping Paper

Inspirational Vignettes

Family and friends visited him for dinner. They had hamburger meats and red-peppered potato salad, greens with goat-cheese and grapefruit-basil dressings, sautéed squash, marinated asparagus,

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Face Value
October 20, 2012March 16, 2019 Storyteller

Face Value

Inspirational Vignettes

I don’t say what I mean. It’s not that I react poorly in a moment of emotion, or blatantly lie, but I do indulge in

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Mirrored
October 15, 2012March 16, 2019 Storyteller

Mirrored

Inspirational Vignettes

What do you see when you look into the mirror? I see someone of whom I am proud. Of what are you proud? I am

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From
October 12, 2012March 16, 2019 Storyteller

From

Inspirational Vignettes

The droplet fell down his cheek. He didn’t realize the tear was his, or that he had shed it, until it fell to the windowpane

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Last Meal
October 10, 2012March 16, 2019 Storyteller

Last Meal

Inspirational Vignettes

He arrived late to brunch. He was young, and well dressed. On the patio an orange awning shielded him from the sun. A table for

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Fantastic
October 4, 2012March 15, 2019 Storyteller

Fantastic

Laugh and Think Stories

He woke alone at sunrise. The hot rays that popped through the window had snapped his eyes open and dragged him from his dream. He

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Drawn
October 3, 2012March 16, 2019 Storyteller

Drawn

Inspirational Vignettes

“What are you to be?” His thick accent was barely understandable. “A dancer,” she said. The park leaves hadn’t turned color yet. The afternoon was

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First Speech
October 2, 2012March 16, 2019 Storyteller

First Speech

Inspirational Vignettes

The champagne bubbled over the crystal brim and down its surface to the marble countertop. There was laughter and chatter in the spacious room.  She

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Nine Cents Worth
September 17, 2012March 15, 2019 Storyteller

Nine Cents Worth

Laugh and Think Stories

The afternoon sky was dark, and poured rain onto the city. Men in ridged suits and women in sharp dresses zipped to overhangs and awnings.

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Cigars and Stars
September 10, 2012March 16, 2019 Storyteller

Cigars and Stars

Inspirational Vignettes

“You’ve saved my life more times than I can remember.” The slender man sat in a chair and took a puff from his cigar. The

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Sebastian Barnes is a Strategist by day, writer by night. He believes the written word can transform the world. And the most influential stories are those about community, kindness, and the magic that unites all of us. Please explore his selection of essays and excerpts - and support by buying a book! Enjoy!

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