The Kindness Flash #02 This month’s theme: COMPASSION – the power of reaching out and connecting with someone in their time of need. Everyday Kindness: Small Budget, Big Heart Despite her small budget, Isabella’s heart is larger than life and she would soon find out that it would be her greatest asset in making her wish a reality. By Isabella Grass // Barranquilla, Colombia • Read More >> Everyday Kindness: Kindness and the Avalanche of Love When Louise and her daughter set out to make a difference, they never envisioned that their act of kindness and compassion would start an avalanche of love. By Louise Zarback // Hernando, USA • Read More >> Kind Connection: Rosie Hendrix It’s easy to embrace the kindness lifestyle when things are going our way but when life throws unexpected obstacles in our path it becomes daunting, as our Welcoming Ambassador, Rosie Hendrix, recently discovered. Get to know a bit more about Rosie and learn how she overcomes adversity by embracing kindness. Plus, see if there’s a way you can contribute advice or guidance to help Rosie fulfill her Kindness Wish! Read the full interview on the blog >> Good News The recent earthquake in Ecuador reminds us how fragile life truly is and that in an instant a person’s life can be changed forever. Many lost their possessions, their homes, their loved ones and most valuable of all the will to continue pushing forward. It’s precisely in moments like these when we are able to catch a glimpse of the essence of man; the compassionate spirit that lives within us all. The aftermath of the earthquake has not only led to donations pouring in from around the world, but messages of hope, support, and love. We have all experienced and will continue to experience the unexpected hardships of life and so it is our duty as citizens of humanity to empathize with those who are struggling to lift themselves up, knowing full well that in our time of need the greatest gift comes in the form of compassionate support. Compassion isn’t defined by one action or word, it’s simply being there for someone when they don’t the strength to be there for themselves. As long as we are present and our eyes are peeled, an opportunity to show compassion will present itself. Kindness Quote “If we have no peace, it is because we have forgotten that we belong to each other.” ~ Mother Teresa Act of Kindness We all come from different backgrounds, cultures, religions. Sometimes we allow our differences to overshadow the fact that we are all citizens of humanity. Be a bit more mindful to show compassion to someone that you would normally be quick to judge. Question of the Month When were you faced with a choice to show compassion or walk away? What made you stop? Share with us in the comments. Kindness Media Book of the Month Illustration by Jolanda Kranenburg / BeHappyDoodles.com Subscribe to The Kindness Flash | Archives

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