Each Life Effects Another

We may not always realize
That every thing we do,
Affects not only our lives
But touches others, too!

For a little bit of thoughtfulness
That shows someone you care,
Creates a ray of sunshine
For both of you to share.

Yes, every time you offer
Someone a helping hand...
Every time you show a friend
You care and understand...

Every time you have
A kind and gentle word to give...
You help someone find beauty
In this precious life we live.

For happiness brings happiness
And loving ways bring love;
And Giving is the treasure
That contentment is made of.

~ Amanda Bradley ~

Everything We Do

We may not always realize
That every thing we do,
Affects not only our lives
But touches others, too!

For a little bit of thoughtfulness
That shows someone you care,
Creates a ray of sunshine
For both of you to share.

Yes, every time you offer
Someone a helping hand...
Every time you show a friend
You care and understand...
Every time you have
A kind and gentle word to give...
You help someone find beauty
In this precious life we live.

For happiness brings happiness
And loving ways bring love;
And Giving is the treasure
That contentment is made of.

~ Amanda Bradley ~

Encourage Kindness With Children

Our children are the key to making a difference in our world tomorrow.

It is easy to get children excited about kindness. Here are some great ideas:

~ Have a child deliver a hand-made card to your neighbor

~ Gather up kids in your neighborhood and take them to a local orphanage or shelter to deliver some balloons and cookies

~ Ask a child to share or give one of his/her toys

~ Bake brownies with a youngster and have them pass it on to the mail-man or janitor, with a thank-you note

Suggest some of these kindness ideas to a school teacher to help spread the word!

Kindness Begins With Me

Is anybody happier because you passed this way?

Does anyone remember that you spoke to them today?

The day is almost over, and its toiling time is through.

Is there anyone to utter now a kindly word of you?

Can you say tonight in parting with the day that's slipping fast,

That you helped a single person of the many that you passed?

Is a single heart rejoicing over what you did or said?

Does the one whose hopes were fading now with courage look ahead?

Did you waste the day or use it? Was it well or sorely spent?

Did you leave a trail of kindness, or a scar of discontent?

As you close your eyes in slumber, do you think that God will say:

"You have earned one more tomorrow by what you did today?"

~ Author Unknown