Tag Archives: kindness
Emotional Gifts
After I retired, I had time to go through boxes of personal papers that I had saved. These included letters that current friends and family had written to me over many years. It was fun rereading many of these, but … Continue reading
Posted in Reading
Tagged acknowledgement, boundaries, communication, emotional development, friendship, gifts, heirlooms, kindness, memories, Nostalgia, past, What would you do ?, written letters
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My Sweetie
We’ve endured lockdowns in Shanghai since March 2022, surfacing with just a day to buy provisions before going back into “house arrest.” My husband’s birthday fell on the second day of the current lockdown. I gave him, my spouse of … Continue reading
Posted in Reflections
Tagged birthday, chocolate, creativity, gifts, house arrest, kindness, life, lockdowns, love, marriage, Quarantine, realationship, Sharing, special occasion
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The Best Gift You Can Give Yourself
I recently heard Bishop T.D. Jakes say that if you feel like you are going to have a tough holiday, consider breaking with tradition. Do something new and fresh—go on a vacation, volunteer at a soup kitchen. Get ahead of … Continue reading
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Tagged Bishop T.D. Jakes, emotional development, gift, growth, kindness, pain, presence, self awarness, self love, something new, tradition, vacation, volunteer
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Best Advice
“Notice the signs of loneliness — on the bus, in a queue, in a cafe — and speak to the person. The comment can be simple, such as ‘Beautiful sunny day today’ or ‘Oh, look at that cloud, more rain … Continue reading →