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Kindness

7/16/2018

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I recently saw the movie ‘Wonder’ and fell in love with Auggie. The issues the movie addressed are so pertinent to our society today. If you haven’t seen it, I won’t spoil it for you, but I do encourage you to make the time for this precious, moving story. It brought me to tears and led me to feelings of jubilation as the movie concluded. Today I want to reflect on how important kindness is in our everyday lives and the impact it has on our society.
 
Kindness by definition is the quality of being friendly, generous, and considerate.
 
Our current political climate is raising our awareness to just how important kindness is for our very survival.  We are social beings who need connection and kindness is the glue that holds everything together.    
 
What does kindness have to do with grief, you may ask?  Great question! When we do not act from kindness we cause hurt for another, as well as for ourselves.  When we are not treated with kindness, our soul, our very spirit, hurts. Our soul knows what nurtures it. Love and kindness given and received are the highest soul food. 
 
When we grieve, we are missing something good, something that has fed us, or perhaps we grieve for what we wish would have been, could have been, but was not experienced. Longing for our loved one, or aching for love and understanding from someone who is or was incapable to giving it to us are usually at the root of our sadness.  If we could somehow experience the kindness of a loving gesture - a kind word, a smile, a hug, an apology – our grief would dissipate and be replaced by love, joy and peace. 
 
After my Dad passed I experienced healing messages from my Dad via spiritual mediums.  He conveyed that he wished he had been more focused on love and not on doing ‘it’ right. He regretted that he allowed the church and other authority systems to dictate his beliefs rather than listening to his own heart.  I knew he loved me before he passed, but after death his love and acceptance of me, just as I am, furthered my own healing and self acceptance. 
 
Love and peace are at the very core of our being. The God of Love is the very spark of life within us.
 
Some may ask, ‘Where is God?  Get quiet and you will know. Like a baby in its mother's womb asking, ‘where is my Mom?’, God is right there within your heart.  Look for opportunities each and every day to show kindness, to act from the core of who you truly are, and you will continue to discover and experience your true identity as a child of God.   
 
As we each bring kindness to our world we take part in the transformation of this planet until we indeed will experience Heaven on Earth. 
 
“Reflect the peace of Heaven here, and bring this world to Heaven.”
– A Course In Miracles
 
I am looking forward to your Share on this topic of kindness:


  • How do you feel when you act from kindness vs. when you don’t?
  • What powerful act of kindness have you experienced?
  • How do you feel when you witness kindness vs. when you witness hatred and cruelty? 
 
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Until next time, be kind and Shine Your Light!

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1 Comment
Paula
9/3/2018 09:29:08 am

I bought the book "Wonder" in December, as I wanted to read it before watching the movie on dvd. I read the first couple of pages and now it is buried. Ok, I just reserved the movie at the library and may take a month to receive it, as there is a long waiting list. So, now I have a goal to read the book before the movie! It is hard to be good to me, do what was first exciting and not let something get buried.

I have hurt people in the past with my anger or control because I was coming from a broken place. Was it a place where I needed to grieve? I am sure there is a connection and more to ponder! Thanks Kathy!

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    As a National Certified Health and Wellness Coach, I specialize in the following issues:
    • dealing with grief and loss
    • issues related to growing up in an alcoholic/dysfunctional family, ie self-esteem, grief, stress management, inner child.
    • quitting smoking or vape
    I have been on a spiritual quest throughout my life, seeking answers to some of life’s deep questions: 
    • Why are we here? 
    • What happens after we die?
    • If God is Love, why does God allow us to suffer pain and loss?
    • How can we find peace and joy amidst the challenges and changes in life? 
    I have long been drawn to these deep ponderings, as well as to a life of service. I entered the convent at 20 years old, was blessed to get sober while in the convent, felt led to leave two years later, and then continued my spiritual journey.

    You can read my spiritual memoir ‘Waking Up Sober in a Convent – and Other Spiritual Adventures’ – click on the Book tab at top of page or go to www.KathyStolecki.com 
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    Along the way I’ve found spiritual tools to aid my recovery from addictions and codependency, have learned the power of being true to myself, have discovered the gift of freedom by dealing with grief and loss and have found spiritual nuggets of GOLD which I’m so excited to share with you! I will be sharing these nuggets with you in my blog.

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