John Feal founded the FeelGood Foundation, which helps 9/11 responders as they continue to deal with the aftereffects of dealing with injuries and toxins.
We must, he reminds us, make the most of our lives. Every day we get out of bed offers us a new opportunity.
Good deeds, moreover, are infectious. In a recent radio interview Feal recounted how, when he’s in line to buy coffee, he often pays for the drink of whoever’s behind him.
His philosophy: when we’re kind, we can’t help but be kind to others.
The kindness of others has helped me to be a better person. How about you?
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Kindness makes the world go around and I wish that more folks had compassion for their fellow man. It makes a huge difference to be kind. I hold doors open for people that are coming through a door and I let people into a line of traffic. I’ve been told by several folks that have lived in other states that being kind to others just does not happen. I was astounded. I thought, this is the USA, and why can’t we all be kind? I suppose I had taken it for granted.
Sometimes at least, I think it has do with ourselves – for instance, when I’m on vacation, people seem nicer elsewhere, but its more likely cuz I’m relaxed …
A very thought provoking post, Daal. Even very small acts of kindness may have a huge impact on someone. We shouldn’t hesitate to be decent human beings.
Agreed. Yesterday on my way to work, I passed an intersections, after making a routine stop at the stop sign, I proceeded as mindlessly as usual. Then I saw a handicapped person crossing the street in front of me in her wheelchair. Come on I thought, I’m late for a meeting. And that was when a car pulled over to the side where a young man jumped out, he quickly ran to the woman and helped her getting to the other side of the street. So kind I thought and it put to my selfishness to shame, but in the mean time warmed my heart. God bless those with the heart of gold!
Kindness makes the world go around and I wish that more folks had compassion for their fellow man. It makes a huge difference to be kind. I hold doors open for people that are coming through a door and I let people into a line of traffic. I’ve been told by several folks that have lived in other states that being kind to others just does not happen. I was astounded. I thought, this is the USA, and why can’t we all be kind? I suppose I had taken it for granted.
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Sometimes at least, I think it has do with ourselves – for instance, when I’m on vacation, people seem nicer elsewhere, but its more likely cuz I’m relaxed …
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A very thought provoking post, Daal. Even very small acts of kindness may have a huge impact on someone. We shouldn’t hesitate to be decent human beings.
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Yes — it’s easy to get confused at times — which is why learning & relearning is essential …
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Having good eamples of how to be does a lot more than having examples of how not to be, that’s for sure
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True – I hope I’m not the ‘bad example’ too often haha 🙂
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Agreed. Yesterday on my way to work, I passed an intersections, after making a routine stop at the stop sign, I proceeded as mindlessly as usual. Then I saw a handicapped person crossing the street in front of me in her wheelchair. Come on I thought, I’m late for a meeting. And that was when a car pulled over to the side where a young man jumped out, he quickly ran to the woman and helped her getting to the other side of the street. So kind I thought and it put to my selfishness to shame, but in the mean time warmed my heart. God bless those with the heart of gold!
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Such a lovely memory as well as advice 🙂
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it’depends on situazione, moment and people.
Because if for example, You discover the thieves in Your house … 🙂
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I fell many doubts about thieves kindness.
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errata corrige: I feel (not fell!) sorry.
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Good reminder: we must all use common sense & take care of ourselves 🙂
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