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marcoujor: Ponderings on Kindness

8/30/2016

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Kindness Does Not Discriminate

Kindness is a word I hold near and dear...we all thrive and blossom with the slightest words, gestures of kindness from others.

From a smile to a show of concern, kindness does not have to cost a thing.
Each day is a new opportunity for us to impact someone else's life.

We have the power to smile, to listen and to support those who are hurting in a variety of ways.
We have the ability at any time to choose kindness​

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Kindness is From the Heart

Years ago Mom shared this impactful story with me...

The Wise Woman's Stone, author unknown

"A wise woman who was traveling in the mountains found a precious stone in a stream. The next day she met another traveler who was hungry, and the wise woman opened her bag to share her food. The hungry traveler saw the precious stone and asked the woman to give it to him. She did so without hesitation.

The traveler left, rejoicing in his good fortune. He knew the stone was worth enough to give him security for a lifetime. But a few days later he came back to return the stone to the wise woman.


"I've been thinking," he said. "I know how valuable the stone is, but I give it back in the hope that you can give me something even more precious. Give me what you have within you that enabled you to give me the stone."

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“People are unreasonable, illogical, and self-centered. Love them anyway...The good you do today may be forgotten tomorrow. Do good anyway. People who really want help may attack you if you help them. Help them anyway. Give the world the best you have and you may get hurt. Give the world your best anyway.”  Mother Teresa

Try kindness

​We all have the capability of teaching, sharing or supporting someone in need. It's up to ​us​ to decide where we want to make a difference.
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This recent email from a dear friend brought tears to my eyes and is a perfect example of pure and unadulterated kindness.

​Maria,

I rescued a tiny, baby kitten from the middle of the road on a country drive.  I found a vet, took him in and he weighed only 0.6 pounds, full of fleas, ear mites, worms and eyes crusted shut with pus. $151 later I had bought all the medication for him, eye drops, eye ointment, ear mite medication, worming medication and he is all black. He slept on my shoulder as the sun was coming in the window. On the way home he slept on my pocketbook, in the sun, on the passenger's seat.

I called my friend with whom I work. She also works for an animal rescue group. She said to bring him to her with all of his medication. She worked with him, gave him a bath and some flea treatment, cleaned out those tiny ears, got his eyes opened (then saw his beautiful green eyes), and gave him Sub Q fluids.

She would bring him into work and I would do the fluids and feeding every two hours with a syringe. I received a call tonight at work, as my friend is off. She said he died in her arms at 2330 Sunday night.

We both cried. He tried so hard to live. I am consoled somewhat by the fact that he had known love for his last week, but it still hurts
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There is no magic involved. Do something that is meaningful, as often as you possibly can, just like my friend's beautiful example... And yes, sometimes it hurts.  It's no surprise my friend is a nurse and an ongoing inspiration to me.

Kindness: the very least we can do and quite infectious, in the best of ways!

Please share some examples of kindness in the comment section or by email.

​Speaking of Kindness...


​Mom loved this song by Glen Campbell and it surely fits today's subject, Try A Little Kindness.

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Until next week, be peaceful and spread some kindness, mar 
17 Comments
Ruby link
8/31/2016 11:05:34 am

Mar, I can hardly type for the tears. How could anyone leave a baby kitten in the middle of a highway? It's so unfair that I can't have a cat. This was a beautiful share.

PS I shared on Facebook and Twitter

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Maria link
8/31/2016 08:25:37 pm

I know, Ruby - you would be the best with a kitty cat - ever so sorry about your allergies.

Thanks for sharing and for your big heart. Love, mar

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Mike
8/31/2016 11:56:50 am

Happy Wednesday Maria. What a nice article to read with my coffee this morning. There are people out there that are brimming over with kindness and love. I have met a few of them.

I guess I'll go feed the strays on the front porch.

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Maria link
8/31/2016 08:27:36 pm

Speaking of kindness, you come to mind front and center, dear Mike.

Thanks for sharing your morning coffee with me.

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paula link
8/31/2016 05:30:28 pm

Oh the tug on my heartstrings! I feel happiness & sadness at the same time. Just knowing that precious little kitten was rescued and shown love, kindness & medical attention by Angels who tried their very best.....is a gentle, loving thought.
How sad the tiny creature passed away despite attempts to help. But that little kitten felt warmth, kindness & some comfort in his few weeks of life. This is so sweet and inspirational, Maria. I thank you for sharing this story that truly touched my heart. Love you, Paula

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Maria link
8/31/2016 08:29:42 pm

I'm not surprise at your comment, dear Paula - I know your heart is as soft as a pillow. I also know you would have acted the same way my friend did.

Love you and thanks for being you, Maria

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Maria link
8/31/2016 08:23:31 pm

"I cried when I read this again. I am happy I could be in your kindness portion. I would hope most people would do the same thing. "

I wanted to share with you all what my friend wrote me earlier today.

And in response, I would hope so too... Thanks, dear friend.

Love, Maria

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femmeflashpoint link
8/31/2016 09:13:00 pm

Prof. Mahreer,

A beautiful post that surely reflects your mama.

It's amazing the hurts that kindness can heal and the monumental hope it can birth.

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Maria link
9/3/2016 08:50:02 am

Femme, A powerful comment about kindness - love it and you too!

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Peg Cole link
9/1/2016 09:50:13 am

Your Inspiration Station is certainly working. You've shared this sweet story of kindness and the beautiful parable that your Mom told. You've inspired me to share a story from long ago about a little dog that came into my life. It seems almost too coincidental that I was going through Mom's boxed up belongings and ran across a photo cube with a long lost picture of my Leo.
What a wonderful way to start out a day.
Love you so much. Peg

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Maria link
9/3/2016 08:52:13 am

Love that this inspired you, dear Peg.

I will be checking out your story about sweet Leo soon.

Wishing you and yours a relaxing Labor Day weekend.

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Martie link
9/1/2016 10:05:48 am

Dear Mar, when it comes to kindness you are most certainly the queen of it. I'm so sorry the kitten didn't make it. Only yesterday my son sent me a picture of a Siamese cat he had rescued and adopted. Since he was a little boy he used to collect orphan kittens! So, I know what you mean with 'kindness often hurts'.

I love the quote of Mother Theresa, and also the story about The Wise Woman's Stone. For some people, like you, kindness comes natural, while others have to put in a little, or more, effort. But this is not the point. At the end of the day it is the act of kindness that really matters.

Thanks for being such a beautiful role model of kindness!

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Maria link
9/3/2016 08:55:36 am

I'm not surprised your son takes after you with these beautiful acts of kindness - thank you for sharing.
Your insights about kindness are wise and gracious.
Take care of yourself this weekend and relax some, dear Sista!

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Sunshine
9/4/2016 03:04:41 pm

Awww, that poor kitty. There are kind and unkind people in this world, I am glad that the kind far outweigh the unkind. :)

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Maria link
9/6/2016 05:12:46 am

Me too, Sunshine - and you are surely on the 'kind' side. Love ya!

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crazyhorseladycx
9/6/2016 02:50:59 am

howdy, ms. mar ~

I've 'xperienced the same myself, the tryin' to breath life back 'nto those critters that others 'd given 'p on. 'tis heartbreakin' 's many didn't make 't. i'd always swear i'd ne'er do 't 'gain, but always did anyhow.

yer correct, e'en the smallest acts 'f kindness send ripples 'cross the pond.

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Maria link
9/6/2016 05:14:12 am

Your comment doesn't surprise me, dear Lady.

You have a big and beautiful heart. Love, mar

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