September has arrived, bringing with it the promise of cooler temps, fall colors, and a return to routine. This year we are experiencing anything but routine, and in some parts of the country, the cool temperatures can’t come soon enough. The year 2020 has challenged all of us. We’ve had to adapt to change, become […]
Spiritual animals represent our spiritual guides. They can be presented to us in many ways. Pay attention to the animals you happen to meet in nature. It can be in a movie, in your dreams, on the pictures, through conversations with friends and the like. You don’t meet certain animals by accident. Our spiritual animals […]
If you love dogs, it’s time to celebrate. Today is National Dog Day! National Dog Day was founded on August 26, 2004, by pet lifestyle expert, Coleen Paige, to promote the bond we share with our dogs. It is a day set aside to celebrate all dogs – purebreds, mutts, mixes, rescues, and everything in […]
Performing random acts of kindness may be new to you, so it’s possible you have no idea how to begin. That’s okay. Coming up with ideas can be tough. That’s why today’s blog post is packed full of things you can do to make someone else’s day a little brighter. Some of the activities will […]
Have you ever heard the phrase, kindness is contagious? Most sayings like this become widely known because they’re based in truth. Research has found scientific evidence for the fact that kindness can spread in various ways. You’ve surely experienced or witnessed instances in which someone has paid it forward or a movement has spread based […]
There are so many ways to reach out and be kind to others. We’ve discussed doing so in big ways and with the simplest of acts. Today, I’d like to explore some of the ways you can use your voice to make a difference in the lives of those around you. We all have preferred […]
We’ve talked a great deal about the ways that small acts of kindness can have powerful results. They can truly change someone’s outlook and brighten their day. Today, I’d like to move on to discuss ways to give back and share with others that involve more effort. If you have the time, money or other […]
Even after the first list of ideas to get you started, you still may not be convinced you’re ready to go out there to spread unexpected joy in the world. I can understand that. Giving without a special occasion or a particular reason feels foreign. You may worry about the reaction you’ll receive. Let’s explore […]
You’ve probably been the recipient of a random act of kindness in your lifetime. Think back to an instance in which someone has helped you out of a tough situation when they could see you were having difficulty or when a friend simply paid you a compliment out of the blue. A sweet surprise like […]
My experience with birds was limited to feeding the birds that visited my yard, and the hi/bye game I played with my friend’s parrot when she brought him to my house for Reiki. I knew very little about parrots until Finnegan flew into my yard. Four years ago, on a Sunday afternoon, I was […]