Tag Archives: kindness

More About Kindness

Posted on November 13, 2022 by swabby429

I believe that there are two elemental emotions at the base of our attitudes towards the world and my own life–fear and love. Fear reveals itself as anger, anxiety, bigotry, cynicism, disgust, greed, hatred, tyranny, and violence. Love shows up … Continue reading →

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Be Kind To Humankind Week

Posted on August 30, 2022 by swabby429

While observing construction workers going about their tasks on the river front urban renewal improvement project near my home, some philosophical thoughts passed through my brain. First and foremost was the fact that one day all of us have a … Continue reading →

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Loving Kindness

Posted on July 27, 2022 by swabby429

“If we share a slice of bread and margarine–that’s kindness. If we share a slice of bread and homemade jam–that’s loving kindness.” Great aunt Emma sometimes said this whenever she served snacks to children. Her little saying meant a lot … Continue reading →

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Cruelty Burnout

Posted on July 7, 2022 by swabby429

Simply skimming the news headlines reveals inhumane acts of cruelty inflicted by humans upon each other. These acts are not of recent invention; only the easy, speedy communication about them is a contemporary phenomenon. One’s eventual conclusion might be to … Continue reading →

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Say Something Nice

Posted on June 1, 2022 by swabby429

Today’s world offers many opportunities to be rude and indifferent to others. One may feel entitled to special treatment, impatient, or simply feel tired and grumpy. I posit that anonymity and speed are also catalysts as to how some humans … Continue reading →

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Kindness, Again

Posted on September 1, 2021 by swabby429

While cruising through the bread aisle at the supermarket yesterday, I noticed that someone had left a shrink-wrapped package of hamburger within the display of whole wheat bread. The raw meat package felt lukewarm to the touch. I then notified … Continue reading →

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Pondering Benevolence

Posted on November 22, 2020 by swabby429

The workings of the human mind are as mysterious as they are ubiquitous. By looking at the face of someone, it’s difficult or maybe impossible to figure out what he is thinking or planning. Each human is a maze of … Continue reading →

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