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This Week…Opportunities for Kindness

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This Week…Opportunities for Kindness

 

Tomorrow is World Kindness Day so before you say it…YES…This should be every day!!!

There is no wrong way to perform an act of kindness, Catherine Ryan Hyde 



On that note, I wandered around Cyberspace and included kindness quotes. Kindness is a habit…it’s an attitude…a way of life…and what’s important is that it can be contagious.


Thousands of candles can be lighted from a single candle, and the life of the candle will not be shortened.
Happiness never decreases by being shared.
Buddha

 



Think back about the last time someone…a friend or even a stranger…did something for you that was unexpected and very thoughtful. Maybe they gave you their place in line or brought you coffee or sent you a “Thinking of you” text. 

 

Constant kindness can accomplish much. As the sun makes ice melt, kindness causes misunderstanding, mistrust, and hostility to evaporate. Albert Schweitzer

 



Energy and commerce may keep everything running but what truly makes the world go round are the human souls who give to others even when they themselves are in need. 

 

Wherever there is a human being, there
is an opportunity for a kindness.

Lucius Annaeus Seneca



There are many opportunities that are presented to us daily where we can exercise and expand on our acts of kindness. 

 

 

What the world needs now more than ever is for each person to add KINDNESS to their daily dose of vitamins. 

 

Whatever possession we gain by our sword cannot be sure or lasting, but the love gained by kindness and moderation is certain and durable.

Alexander the Great

 



Have a weekend full of Kind Acts…
Given and Received. 

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Kathy Streib
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Comments(22)

Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

Not so hard to be kind, Kathy and it's often free to be so. This says it all:

Kindness is a habit…it’s an attitude…a way of life…and what’s important is that it can be contagious.

Nov 12, 2022 04:30 AM
Kathy Streib

Nina Hollander, Broker we always have a choice- so choose KINDNES

Nov 12, 2022 07:07 AM
Grant Schneider
Performance Development Strategies - Armonk, NY
Your Coach Helping You Create Successful Outcomes

Hi Kathy - when those acts of kindness are a habit the giver receives joy.

Nov 12, 2022 04:34 AM
Kathy Streib

Grant Schneider i agree! When you make it who you are, your joy from life multiplies 

Nov 12, 2022 07:08 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Good Saturday morning, Kathy.

Let's continue to spread love and kindness every day.

Nov 12, 2022 04:51 AM
Kathy Streib

Roy Kelley spread it like butter! Hello to Chef Dolores!

Nov 12, 2022 07:08 AM
Kat Palmiotti
eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT
Helping your Montana dreams take root

"If you can't say anything nice, don't say anything at all" as my parents used to say. Niceness/kindness just seems like a no-brainer to me.

Enjoy your weekend!

Nov 12, 2022 05:01 AM
Kathy Streib

Kat Palmiotti your parents taught you well!!!

Nov 12, 2022 07:09 AM
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Hello Kathy - kindness matters.  And it seems to spread as it is shared.  Dare I say it can be contagious?    

Nov 12, 2022 05:35 AM
Kathy Streib

Michael Jacobs you may and you did!! It is contagious- no vaccine against it needed

Nov 12, 2022 07:10 AM
Bill Salvatore - East Valley
Arizona Elite Properties - Chandler, AZ
Realtor - 602-999-0952 / em: golfArizona@cox.net

We all could increase our Kindness mode, especially around election time. Have a wonderful weekend, rest up and be ready for a busy week ahead. 

Nov 12, 2022 05:51 AM
Kathy Streib

Bill Salvatore - East Valley ee see so many good examples of kindness every day- keep spreading it

Nov 12, 2022 07:11 AM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

I really like that rock and we definitely need more influence from God in this world.  I think it would be a much better place to live!

Nov 12, 2022 06:28 AM
Kathy Streib

Brian England Larry and I find these where we walk ! They always bring a smile to our faces!

Nov 12, 2022 07:13 AM
Carol Williams
Although I'm retired, I love sharing my knowledge and learning from other real estate industry professionals. - Wenatchee, WA
Retired Agent / Broker / Prop. Mgr, Wenatchee, WA

Hi Kathy,
You are so right. There are so many opportunities for kindness on a daily basis, even if you stay home. A simple phone call can make someone's day.  One of my favorite kinds of random acts of kindness is to remain anonymous. 

Nov 12, 2022 07:48 AM
Kathy Streib

Carol Williams you are absolutely right...even if you are at home, you can call someone or send a text of encouragement. 

Nov 12, 2022 07:29 PM
Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253 Waves Realty
Waves Realty - Melbourne, FL
Florida Space Coast Homes

I am not sure why folks do not understand how much better their lives would be if the STARTED with kindness.

Nov 12, 2022 08:28 AM
Kathy Streib

Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253 Waves Realty it baffles me. I guess some people can't help themselves. 

Nov 12, 2022 07:30 PM
Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Hello Kathy, I think it should be everyday just not one day.  Make it a great day!

Nov 12, 2022 08:32 AM
Kathy Streib

Will Hamm that would be wonderful if we did it every day. 

Nov 12, 2022 07:30 PM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Kathy, kindness is so easy to achieve, and should be "built-into" our being!

Nov 12, 2022 08:43 AM
Kathy Streib

Joan Cox it would be wonderful if it were "built-into' our being. Maybe it is but some people don't know how to access it. 

Nov 12, 2022 07:31 PM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten
HomeSmart Real Estate - Phoenix, AZ
602-380-4886

Kathy kindness is so easy to give and spread around each and every day.  Yesterday I was on the way to Costco and there was a lot of traffic.  I kindly let people in and out as I wasn't in a 'hurry' as everyone seems to be these days. And sure enough on my way home, a kind lady waited to give me a chance to get back on the road.  That made me feel good - and I'm sure her as well!

Nov 12, 2022 09:11 AM
Kathy Streib

Anna Banana Kruchten CRS, Phoenix Broker that's the right attitude!  And it comes back to you, doesn't it!!!! You are by nature kind and giving. 

Nov 12, 2022 07:32 PM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten

You know Kathy I've experienced this so much over the years and it always seems to come back around so quickly. Blessed!

Nov 12, 2022 08:30 PM
Nick Vandekar, 610-203-4543
Realty ONE Group Advocates 484-237-2055 - Downingtown, PA
Selling the Main Line & Chester County

Every year at this time we have the opportunity to participate in Toys for Tots and our office adopts a lot of children from the Salvation Army program Adopt a Kid for Xmas. It always is an opportunity to do something kind and it makes you feel good as well.

Nov 12, 2022 11:10 AM
Kathy Streib

Nick Vandekar, 610-203-4543 it really does make you feel so good inside when you give to others. 

Nov 12, 2022 07:33 PM
George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 FHA, CHFA, VA Mortgages - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Kathy there are lots of opportunities for us to express kindness if we just open up our eyes and heart to them

Nov 12, 2022 11:33 AM
Kathy Streib

George Souto very good point. We have to learn to look outside ourselves and our own needs. That's a good start. 

Nov 12, 2022 07:33 PM
Ed Silva, 203-206-0754
Mapleridge Realty, CT 203-206-0754 - Waterbury, CT
Central CT Real Estate Broker Serving all equally

In this month especially it should be kindness every day and a smile for all that we see

Nov 12, 2022 01:00 PM
Kathy Streib

Ed Silva Sharing that smile is a huge step. We never know how much a simple smile could mean to someone. 

Nov 12, 2022 07:34 PM
Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

ALWAYS! You are speaking my language, Kathy! It's SUCH an easy thing to do and you're so right, it's contagious too. I love that about kindness!

Happy Saturday, my friend!

Nov 12, 2022 02:42 PM
Kathy Streib

Debe Maxwell, CRS I love it when you share your smile with someone who is wearing a frown and poof...they are smiling too. 

Nov 12, 2022 07:35 PM
Debe Maxwell, CRS

YES!! It truly is contagious, Kathy Streib!

Nov 12, 2022 08:44 PM
Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS
Fathom Realty Washington LLC - Tacoma, WA
South Puget Sound Washington Agent/Broker!

Kindness should be automatic and every time I catch myself thinking of being kind it feels forced instead of common Kathy 🙂

Nov 12, 2022 04:05 PM
Kathy Streib

Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS I have to admit that it can be hard sometimes to be kind to people who may not deserve it. 

Nov 12, 2022 07:36 PM
Myrl Jeffcoat
Sacramento, CA
Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

Pretty pictures with important quotes, Kathy.  The school around the corner from my home has a sign that reads, "In a world where you can be anything, be kind."

Nov 12, 2022 06:44 PM
Kathy Streib

Myrl Jeffcoat that's a good sign to have around. The more we spread kindness, the more it will grow. 

Nov 12, 2022 07:37 PM
Myrl Jeffcoat
Sacramento, CA
Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

CONGRATULATIONS Kathy, on having this blog FEATURED in the PHOTOS group!

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Nov 12, 2022 06:44 PM
Kathy Streib

Thank you for the feature in your group Myrl Jeffcoat 

Nov 12, 2022 07:37 PM
Lise Howe
Keller Williams Capital Properties - Washington, DC
Assoc. Broker in DC, MD, VA and attorney in DC

I am late to this but I love this quote selection! Some people make it so easy to be kind, it's the more challenging people that I need this reminder for! lol

Nov 14, 2022 10:59 AM