Dear Mom, Every year that passes, I realize how much I need you and how much you have been in my corner-even when I was blinded by self-centered desires. Your unconditional love was on display through it all. If only there were adequate words to convey the emotions in my heart for the gratitude I…… Continue reading Dear Mom, You Need to Hear This
Dreaming has been a semi-elusive experience for me. Not the type of dreaming you entertain in your deepest state of rest, but the ones born in your soul. It’s not that there’s a shortage of dreams in me, but I have a tendency toward hard stops before the dream has a chance to evolve. Dreaming…… Continue reading Moment of Truth Monday: March Edition
My friend, Andrea, shares her heart for and about the #sowkind movement in this post. Consider this, some seasons you are the one kindness finds–and in others you are the one scattering kindness. BOTH are active elements of the #sowkindmovement. Want to know more? Visit http://www.sowkindmovement.com for more information!
#SowKind is about to celebrate 365 days of kindness! Join the party in person, or tune in to Facebook to join us online. We can’t wait to share stories, gather new ideas, eat cake, and enjoy the ripple of kindness. Send in your RSVP by February 28th to receive further details about party location, a…… Continue reading It’s Time to “Sowibrate”
Last month, I was interviewed for the #YouBrewYouPodcast. [[SQUEAL]] I had long hoped to share the message of #sowkind with people outside my circle, so when KariAnn extended the invitation to be interviewed, I was an immediate YES! I’d be honored if you’d listen and consider joining in on this humble attempt to scatter kindness…… Continue reading You Brew You Podcast: Guest Interview
How’s the adventure in your life? Are you stuck in a rut-looking for a way to move out of a humdrum rhythm of life? It’s easy to get caught up in the demands of the daily routine and forget how to stop and see others. If you are up for adventure and trying something new,…… Continue reading 12 Days of #Sowkind
While you might dread the annual family gathering, the tired stories of the difficult relative or traversing the “elephant” in the room, Thanksgiving gatherings are fertile soil for words of encouragement. What might happen if we carry as much encouragement into the kitchen this year as we do delicious pies? For many, speaking words of encouragement…… Continue reading #SowKind Thanksgiving Takeover
Teaching adult ESL classes has given me profound insight into the concept of native tongue. Being saturated in a language since birth, it can be tough to adapt to the oddities and newness of a second language. It’s not for a lack of desire or unwillingness that the difficulty comes. Deferring to a native tongue…… Continue reading Moment of Truth Monday
New #sowkind shirts are available! Woo-hoo!! By purchasing a shirt, the #sowkind movement reaches into new areas. Shirts are excellent conversation starters and curiosity sparkers; they offer open invitations to onlookers! Movements need many people to create momentum, so this is a great way to encourage the ripple of kindness. We’ve set a goal of…… Continue reading Announcing: New #Sowkind Shirts
Birthdays are important. It’s my personal practice to make much of my loved one’s birthdays. We have birthday traditions I suspect will live on if my children have families of their own. We have donuts and chocolate milk in the morning, blow out candles and open gifts in the morning, and speak words of encouragement…… Continue reading Moment of Truth Monday
Alyssa DeLosSantos 