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The Kind Gesture that Helps Elizabeth Gilbert Find the Light On Her Worst Days

The Kind Gesture that Helps Elizabeth Gilbert Find the Light On Her Worst Days

April 30, 2017 By Gail

Story submitted by Pamela O’Brien When the world feels cold and dark and lonely, take heart: Anybody can make their corner of it brighter. By Elizabeth Gilbert Some years ago, I was stuck on a crosstown bus in New York City during rush hour. Traffic was barely moving. The bus was filled with cold, tired people who were deeply irritated—with… Read More

Filed Under: Sharing Tagged With: Being a light, Darkness, Kindness

Getting So Much More Than I Give: When Kindheartedness Heals

Getting So Much More Than I Give: When Kindheartedness Heals

June 22, 2016 By Gail

“Remember there’s no such thing as a small act of kindness. Every act creates a ripple with no logical end.” -Scott Adams I’ve got a problem with people being nice to me. I do. Maybe it was how I was raised. Self-sufficiency was the rule, and on those shameful days you had to ask for help you had better dang… Read More

Filed Under: Musings About Aging Tagged With: Healing, Kindness, Midlife Musings

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