Nov 24 2011
…because nice matters
Compassion is really nice…
Compassion allows us to be nice to folks who we might otherwise not want to be nice to, if you can imagine not REALLY wanting to be nice to someone!?!
But, just in case: Here’s a 9 minute audio download for you: The Compassion Exercise a great listen before holiday visiting.
Feeling ornary? Please take a listen…
…because nice matters
Nov 23 2011
Did you ever wonder?
Did you ever wonder? :
Why people are hungry even tho our government is paying farmers to grow food? Where does all the food go?
Did you ever wonder? :
Why people are homeless in your town, in your county, in your state and all over our country yet we are currently spending billions to be involved in 4 wars?
Did you ever wonder? :
Why there are millions (or more!) people without health care, yet Doctors pay millions to protect themselves from being sued for bad practice? Isn’t it bad practice to not treat the sick people?
Did you ever wonder? :
Why 100% of divorced couples were once married, and why over 67% of these marriages have failed?
Did you ever wonder? :
Why there are so many billions of dollars are spent to see our private parts, yet it’s still illegal in every state and called “indecent exposure”? If it was so indecent, why are so many people paying to see each other’s parts?
Did you ever wonder?:
Why so many people take medications so they feel better…so they’re not as anxious, or depressed, or think as fast? Did people always need to take drugs just to live kinda happy each day?
Did you ever wonder? :
What people are so busy about?
Did you ever wonder? :
What you could do about any of it?
I did… and I say: Be nice, Be loving… make what matters matter.
…because nice matters
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Nov 22 2011
…because nice matters
Pausing to be intentionally nice is really nice.
Pausing just for a moment before responding, speaking or acting gives us a chance to respond, speak and act exactly how we want…including just the right dash of nice.
I know it can be ‘easier’ to just let things come out of our mouths…but just for that moment, because then other things happen.
Nice begets nice…please pause before responding, speaking and acting to be intentionally nice…
…because nice matters
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Every time you are tempted to react in the same old way, ask if you want to be a prisoner of the past or a pioneer of the future. – by Deepak Chopra
Nov 21 2011
…because nice matters
Simply being nice is nice…
Now, that may sound silly and sometimes even silly things can make sense. Think about it, if everyone were simply ‘nice’:
- There would be no stealing, because it’s not nice
- There would be no killing or wars, because they’re not nice
- There would be no adultery, corporate crimes, or swindlers, because trust and honesty are nice
- There would be no poor or starving people, because letting people starve and be homeless is not nice
- Every child in the world would feel wanted, safe and loved, because everyone would be being nice…
Silly or not, simply being nice really matters!
Because nice matters…
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Nov 20 2011
…because nice matters
Honesty is real nice…
…not the kind that people use to hurt others… that’s not honest, that’s just mean.
It’s about loving honesty, the kind of honesty that is about sharing, to further the relationship, to deepen the intimacy, to grow the bonds of friendship. Honesty gives each and every person in your life the chance to be honest right back…
…and then really great things happen. So please…be honest with others…
…because nice matters
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Nov 18 2011
…because nice matters
Sitting outside listening to the wind can be really nice.
Listening to the strong wind “whooooosh” through the old trees, watching the old trees sway back and forth while holding solidly to the earth… grounded, unmoving.
Hmmmm…. holding solidly the earth…grounded…
Listening to the wind, or any time spent in nature reminds us of the simple things…like being a part of everything, and being grounded…and loving our brothers and sisters…
at least it does for me…
…because nice matters…
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Nov 17 2011
…because nice matters
Taking care of yourself can be really nice.
We humans sometimes forget that everything we say and everything we do starts with… US! Would you rely on a saw that’s never sharpened? Would you rely on a car that rarely has service?
No…me neither…
Simple things like: a short walk, eating food to feed your body, exercise (even a tiny bit!), time in nature, listening to your favorite music, spending time with a loved one, reading a book or just being still.
Even if you havn’t mattered enough to you… you matter that much to someone! So please, take good care of yourself…
…because you matter
…because nice matters
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Nov 16 2011
…because nice matters
Managing Our Stuff can be nice…
I don’t mean ‘stuff’ like managing our bank account, time schedules or eating.
By “Managing Our Stuff” I mean managing our behavior AND feeling our emotions.
Did you know that some people think that JUST because they are having emotions that they have the “right” to yell, scream, kick, blame, bother, intimidate, and even hurt others?
What a silly thing to think…emotions are emotions…they happen…behaviors are our actions that we get to manage; they’re up to us. Now that we know the difference, we can ‘manage our stuff’ in a nicer way…
…because nice matters
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Nov 15 2011
…because nice matters
Doing and saying things with love is really, Really nice!
Some people say that Love is the most expansive emotion; that when we are experiencing love, its impossible to be mad, sad or even a little bit mean…
In this case, ‘some people’ were right! Try it! Go ahead! In fact, I dare ya!
Feel “love”…then say something… Feel “love” and do something…
Now notice…and smile…
…because nice matters
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Nov 14 2011
…because nice matters
Nice matters in the fog, on a log, in a house, with a mouse, in your car (whether you’re going near or far)….
Nice matters yesterday and today, in November & December…day or night…night or day.
Nice matters just about any old time…and any new time too…
So bring “nice” into your life and the lives of those you love…
…because nice matters
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