Whether due to the overwhelming political and climatic upheavals we see in the world or because of significant personal upheavals, staying positive has been a challenge for many/most of us these days. There are no easy answers. More and more of us are feeling powerless to effect change. These quotes express what may be our very best tool: the act of kindness.
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Robby Robin's Journey 
Easy to get discouraged. Our town is considering a moratorium on commercial solar projects. Sigh. Now is the time when it should be all systems go with alternative energy, and if views are spoiled, so be it.
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Laurie, we had similar cause for discouragement in our small town on Ontario. Now however, enough (six) people have signed up for the all important Environmental Advisory Committee on the town council, and things may (may) move forward.
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Being proactive helped! Thanks for sharing this approach, Diane.
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Oh my gosh, that is disappointing. Unfortunately, this is something that kindness alone won’t fix.
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Ah so true, thank you!
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Thanks, Wayne.
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Reblogged this on Musings and Wonderings and commented:
Just say Hi to people you meet and thank you to every cashier.
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Thanks Wayne – I agree. It only takes a moment to “see” and “appreciate” the people around us.
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Thank you, I have found that my stress level is elevated every time I watch the news, but I have to watch. Your post has made me remember I am not alone in this feeling of unease right now, that it is natural to be confused about what is going on in the world, and what will come next. But getting more involved in community charities, the food bank, the blood bank, dementia care homes helps me refocus.
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Thanks for this input. Your personal approach of giving back to your community is an excellent example of how to spread kindness and positivity – and to feel good yourself.
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Exactly, jofedorchuk. We are so helpless to change what is going on in this world but we CAN make a difference in our small area of influence. I think we find peace when we are doing the things we have control over.
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That’s key for maintaining our individual sanity for sure, Linda, concentrating on what we have control over. And then, as you both say, contributing to the better of your communities is a great example of how individuals can make a difference.
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Thanks Jane & jofedorchuk. Now if we could just get the world to understand that …
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Beautiful quotes which are very necessary nowadays thanks for sharing.😊❤💕
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Kindness. Lovely positive thoughts to wind up the week. Hugs!
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Thanks so much, David.
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Jane, you are awesome. Thanks for sharing your kind heart with the world. ❤️
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Lol. I wouldn’t say that was always true, Rose, but thank you for recolonizing my efforts to try! 😊
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Yes, yes yes! It costs nothing and can give everything. The world is in desperate need of more kindness. Thank you, Jane 💕
Deb
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Exactly! Thank YOU, Deb.
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It’s very true that sometimes it’s hard to find the bright side. But you are right that there are human acts of kindness happening that are of paramount importance.
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Exactly. Thanks, Bernie.
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I love these! I’m on your train, Jane!
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Now that’s my idea of a nice companion, Wynne!
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This is such a powerful message. I watch the news & cry, wondering why one nation has to overtake another? Why we can’t all live peacefully together.?There is nothing to lose & everything to gain if we’re kind to each other & work together. Can that really be THAT difficult to see? I don’t understand why we can’t just be kind to each other. It doesn’t cost a thing except a few minutes of our time. The rewards are astronomical.
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I know. Sadly, spreading kindness past the “us” to the “them” doesn’t seem to be easy or natural for many people. Human beings remain a work in progress. 😥
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Yes and when our kind words match our actions …. the pinnacle 👌
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Indeed!
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We need kindness more than ever. I’ve always felt it was vastly underrated.
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And you are so right, Debra!
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