Tag Archives: compassion

RAVE -Little Acts of Thoughtfulness

Posted on April 9, 2022 by msw blog

RAVE to the lady from Redmond who gave me the extra money to buy two prints at a garage sale! She hugged me and said, “Don’t you think we need more people like this in the world?!” RAVE to 5-year-old Nicole at our … Continue reading →

Posted in Reflections | Tagged children, community, compassion, customer service, excerise, farmers market, flowers, friendships, garage sale, generosity, Girl Scouts, grandparents, joy, kindness, life, money, pay it forward, rave, smiles, strangers, trash collectors, water | 4 Comments

When to Clap Back

Posted on March 31, 2022 by msw blog

I am a staff member at a predominantly white institution. The other week my colleague asked me to welcome a new employee to our university even though we’re working remotely, and I do not work with this new person’s team. … Continue reading →

Posted in Reflections | Tagged black people, black women, clap back, community, compassion, emotional development, encouragement, healing, human, identity, microaggressions, mindfulness, professional, race, solitude, systemic racism, what would you do? | 5 Comments

Style & Grace

Posted on March 22, 2022 by msw blog

It really doesn’t matter what our bank accounts is – Black women always figure out how to be fly and dope. We have something quiet specials, you know? The way we dress and do our hair, and our style – … Continue reading →

Posted in Reflections | Tagged black women, character, clothes, community, compassion, confidence, cultures, encouragement, experimenting, fashion, Fashion statement, human, identity, image, life lessons, life style, mindfulness, Shalwah Evans, style | Leave a comment

A Heart of Compassion

Posted on March 12, 2022 by msw blog

Seven of us were attending a musical production at a crowded amusement park. Wanting to sit together, we tried to squeeze into one row. But as we did, a woman rushed between us. My wife mentioned to her that we … Continue reading →

Posted in Reflections | Tagged communication, compassion, disability, entertainment, etiquette, grace, inspiration, knowledge, life, life lessons, love, parenting, perspective, rude, special needs, What would you do ? | Leave a comment

The Price of Shipping

Posted on March 9, 2022 by msw blog

Several months ago, our friend and neighbor flew across the country to be with her ailing mother. Unfortunately, her mother passed away during the visit. So, our neighbor telephoned and asked us to ship some clothes that would be appropriate … Continue reading →

Posted in Reading | Tagged accusations, communication, compassion, death, debt, emotional development, Etiquette questions, fashion, forgetfulness, funeral, grace, kindness, loan, love, money problems, neighbor, shipping, what would you do? | 2 Comments

Tag Archives: compassion

RAVE -Little Acts of Thoughtfulness

When to Clap Back

Style & Grace

A Heart of Compassion

The Price of Shipping

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