Elizabeth Gilbert on the power and simplicity of kindness

No matter where we are and what we have, one can do an act of kindness. Here is a link to Elizabeth Gilbert's experience of kindness in the midst her going through a difficult time.  https://youtu.be/RlUtPTGWIQc

As we move through the season of holy days, the focus of this blog will be shifting. It will highlight inspirational experiences as well as kindness resources. If you have something to share, please email it to UnitedInKindness@InterfaithSonoma.org 

Love and blessings, Tara

What Is Yours To Do?

More and more unsheltered people are making their homes along the Joe Rodota trail that runs between Santa Rosa and Sebastopol. It's heartbreaking and sometimes overwhelming. Two sisters in Sebastopol have decided to do something about it, creating a Facebook page Sonoma County Acts of Kindness

You can read more about their work and how you can get involved in this Sonoma West Times and News article, Kindness Wears Many Faces. What is yours to do?

Kindness to Yourself

Photo by Carl J on Unsplash

Just now I remembered, it's Monday!, followed by Oh, crud! I didn't post a Monday kindness blog.

I've been away at a deepening spiritual retreat and returned to the aftermath of evacuations and power outages. One could clearly excuse my forgetfulness. Then there's my inner critic, reminding me that I thought about it on Saturday, had all Sunday afternoon and evening to do something, and I didn't. 

So, today's practice. When you "blow it," be gentle to yourself. Remember that inner one that strives to do their best, no matter what, and sometimes they forget. It's not the end of the world, it's not even proof that they are a bad person. It's simply a moment of forgetfulness.

So today, be kind to yourself, whatever happens, or doesn't happen. Your gentleness and loving self-acceptance matter.