Download or read book Discovering Kindness in a Deeply Divided World written by Jim Boeglin and published by Archway Publishing. This book was released on 2021-04-08 with total page 76 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The deep divides in America and throughout the world are threatening the stability of humankind. Fear, anger, and violence are raging in too many arenas. Discovering Kindness is a poetic effort to inspire kindness as a pathway to healing the divides. Jim Boeglin, a retired attorney who has had a front row seat observing the battle between kindness and unkindness, explores why unkind attitudes have become the norm. White supremacists, unfounded conspiracy spreaders, racists, xenophobes, homophobes, and other easily misguided and angry individuals have demonstrated cruel, sometimes violent, and mean-spirited behaviors that place the very essence of American values at risk. Schisms have appeared within families, among longtime friends, neighbors, and inside political, social, and religious organizations. Unconditional kindness and forgiveness may offer the only viable way forward. Join the author as he shares poetry that shines a spotlight on how to move past anger, rage, and hat

Download or read book A Recipe for Saving America s Democracy written by Jim Boeglin and published by Archway Publishing. This book was released on 2024-05-07 with total page 119 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The authoritarian threat to our democracy is real. MAGA Republicans and religious extremists from the far right have allied with Putin’s Russian regime to destroy America’s rich history of indivdual freedoms and human rights. The author proposes than an antidote to this fatal threat is a political alliance of responsible, caring, reasonable Americans from various political blocs, including RINOS, DINOS, Independents, Liberals, and Libertarians. Their common goal of saving American democracy from the extremists far outweighs their differences in policies and perspectives.

Download or read book The MAGA Manifesto written by Jim Boeglin and published by Archway Publishing. This book was released on 2023-07-20 with total page 82 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A “Manifesto” is a public declaration of policy, values, or goals. It clearly spells out intentions or motives, making the case for change. The MAGA Manifesto is a public declaration of Donald Trump’s goals, values, and intentions as defined by his campaign rallies, and political actions before, during, and since his term as President. Manifesto is neither a positive nor negative term. Its policies, values, or goals determine its worth. Hitler’s Mein Kampf is an example of a manifesto that most historians have judged as evil. A historical evaluation of the MAGA Manifesto is still evolving.

Download or read book Deep Kindness written by Houston Kraft and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2022-04-26 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Kindness is essential in helping heal a world that is more divisive, lonely, and anxious than ever. Kraft believes it is time to reinvent how we talk about it, exercise, and bring kindness into our daily lives. Here he shares anecdotes and actions that can help bring change to our lives, our relationships, and the world.

Download or read book Law of Kindness written by Sherry Lee and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2024-04-11 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There is a resounding need for kindness to prevail in a world that frequently feels divided, turbulent, and detached. The Universal Law of Kindness is a profound literary masterpiece that explores the significance of kindness in every aspect of our lives and casts light on its transformative power. This book is a captivating guide that will revolutionize how we perceive and practice kindness due to its inspiring narrative, compelling insights, and practical advice. As you delve into the Universal Law of Kindness pages, you will embark on a voyage of self-discovery, kindness, and profound connection. Through heartfelt anecdotes and thought-provoking examples, this book examines the power of kindness to touch lives, bridge divides, and spark a chain reaction of positive change. It explores the art of cultivating kindness within oneself, building on the foundation laid in the previous chapter. It explores the significance of self-kindness, empathy, and emotional intelligence as essential to kindness practice. Readers will examine techniques and exercises to cultivate kindness, including mindfulness practices, gratitude journaling, and self-reflection. This BOOK provides readers with invaluable tools for enhancing their well-being and promoting kindness in their interactions. Our relationships with others provide a fertile environment in which to practice kindness. This book examines the impact of kindness on family, friendships, romantic partnerships, and professional relationships. By delving into real-life examples and expert advice, readers will understand how kindness fosters trust, strengthens bonds, and creates meaningful connections. The Universal Law of Kindness is a compelling and transformative book with the potential to spark a worldwide movement of kindness and empathy. Its profound insights, relatable stories, and actionable advice will inspire readers to adopt kindness as a lifestyle. Whether you desire personal development, improved relationships, or a more significant impact on the world, this book guides you toward a more fulfilling and purposeful life. Immerse yourself in the pages of the Universal Law of Kindness, and you will discover the extraordinary power of kindness within you. ORDER A COPY NOW!!

Download or read book We Can Be Kind written by David Friedman and published by Mango Media Inc.. This book was released on 2017-10-17 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One Kindness at a Time Be kind: The world is changing at lightening speed, and meaningful connections are increasingly elusive. David Friedman, creator of the hit song "We Can Be Kind" offers a powerful reminder of how we need to treat each other, from children to family to coworkers as well as strangers, neighbors and those across the political aisle. Through story, meditation and suggestions of kindness, Friedman encourages us to create new ways of building community. Through the practice of kindness, we become most fully connected, alive, and integrated. Practicing The Golden Rule: The past few years have shown us what it is like to live in a less caring world. David Friedman’s advocacy for treating each other better and applying the Golden Rule is an idea whose time has come. His deeply thoughtful handbook for the heart brings it all home with simple suggestions of how to be kinder and why it is more important than ever now. Compassion and empathy: We Can Be Kind is a course in compassion from a beloved composer for Disney Films and Broadway, Daily Show regular, and Unity Church spiritual leader. The book provides: • Lessons on the value of kindness • Inspiring meditations • Daily affirmations • Essential truths

Download or read book Embrace Compassion and Kindness written by Lana Scroggins and published by . This book was released on 2019-09-05 with total page 39 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover How Acts of Kindness Can Change The World In a world where people seem more divided than ever, what can one person do to really make a difference? Is it really still possible to make the world a better place? YES! Discover the importance of kindness and compassion, along with some fun and easy ideas to get you started on sharing kind acts every day. Reaching out to others in a positive way is especially important when putting goodness out into the world can make a difference. The Importance of Kindness & Compassion in Today's World The Change Starts with You Tips & Ideas to Foster Kindness in Yourself & Others As author Lana Wynn Scroggins explains, kindness and compassion are the key to making a difference. Embrace Compassion and Kindness provides simple, easy to do ideas for acts of kindness and self-care. This book encourages you to bring positivity into your everyday life. Creating the world you want to live in starts with you.

Download or read book The World is About to Turn written by Rick Rouse and published by Chalice Press. This book was released on 2020-11-10 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In these increasingly divisive times, how does God intend for us to live well together in the common life? Drawing from scripture as well as writings from a variety of other faith traditions and contemporary theologians, The World is About to Turn offers a practical guide for dialogue and mutual understanding for leaders of faith organizations, schools, and member of faith communities; everyone who hopes to make a positive difference in our corporate life together. Chapters include: The Failure of the American Religious Experiment; When Justice Rolls Down: Finding the Moral Courage to Do What is Right; Love One Another: Practicing Mercy and Compassion; Walking Humbly with God: Repentance and Reconciliation as a Path to a More Civil Society; Values Matter: Discovering Common Values in Many Faith Traditions; Embracing Differences: The Gift of Religious Pluralism; and Building Bridges of Hope: Ten Ways Forward with Multicultural and Inter Religious Dialogue. Discussion questions at the end of each chapter, as well as an appendix with liturgical worship resources, make this hopeful book perfect for small group study, class usage, and congregational leadership.

Download or read book Loving Well in a Broken World written by Lauren Casper and published by Thomas Nelson. This book was released on 2020-02-18 with total page 238 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How can we love our neighbors amid so much division and hurt? Loving your neighbor as yourself would be easy if your neighbors were all people you understood, people you agreed with, people like you. But what about playground bullies, colleagues, refugees, online adversaries? They're all our neighbors, and Jesus said to love them. Every one. But how? Lauren Casper believes the key is the lost art of empathy, stepping into other people’s shoes and asking what if?—what if it were my child? What if it were me? Casper helps us discover how to identify our blind spots and tune our hearts to the stories around us; seek and extend forgiveness with grace and humility; and engage in diverse and meaningful relationships. Following these steps will enable us to connect in simple but life-altering ways, to respond to conflict with grace, bring about needed change, and shine God’s unconditional love into a dark world.

Download or read book Known written by Dick Foth and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2017-06-06 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In an often shallow and fast-paced world, how can we really know and be known by another person? How do we make true friends? The Digital Age is all about change, but the need for true friendship never changes. You are designed for real engagement with others---for affirmation that goes beyond a simple “like” on social media, for connection over meals, for hope and excitement about the future. Above all, you need to be known and accepted for who you are. But how do you find and maintain this kind of friendship in a fluid and frenetic culture? In Known, Dick and Ruth Foth offer inspiration and proven practices to build relationships through personal storytelling and affirmation. They draw on years of mentoring, rich relationships, and the model of Jesus to show you why friendship is one of the keys to a full life and the greatest gift we can give to each other.

Download or read book Good and Beautiful and Kind written by Rich Villodas and published by WaterBrook. This book was released on 2023-07-11 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ECPA BESTSELLER • An invitation to love like Jesus and step beyond distraction and division into the joy we long to experience—from the author of The Deeply Formed Life, winner of the Christianity Today Book Award “A stunning book with power to reshape our world . . . if we let it.”—Glenn Packiam, pastor and author of Blessed Broken Given We long for a good life, a beautiful life, a kind life. But clearly that’s not the world we live in. We carry the stress of our fractured world in our bodies and relationships. Families that once gathered around tables have converted those tables into walls. Hostility, rage, and offense is the language of our culture. How did we lose goodness, kindness, and beauty? And more important, how do we get them back into our lives? These are the two questions crying out in our streets, homes, churches, and from deep within our souls. Pastor and author Rich Villodas is convinced that only Jesus offers a way of being human that is both strong and tender enough to tear down the walls of hostility we experience daily. In Good and Beautiful and Kind, he reveals how… • These three essentials are stolen by sin, powers and principalities, and trauma. • We can get goodness, beauty, and kindness back through contemplative prayer, humility, and the cultivation of calm presence. • The traits of healthy conflict, forgiveness, and justice lead to wholeness, healing, and a new collective future—when rooted in the ancient way of Jesus. Filled with fresh energy, classic truth, and practical solutions, this is your road map for stepping beyond distraction and division to love like Jesus. Doing so will change the atmosphere within you…and around you!

Download or read book A Deeper Kind of Kindness written by Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth and published by . This book was released on 2021-06-18 with total page 56 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Our spirit and tone have the ability to determine the climate around us, whether at home, at work, at the gym, or at church. This makes kindness indispensable-in our relationships with others and for our gospel witness in the world.In A Deeper Kind of Kindness, adapted from Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth's award-winning book Adorned: Living Out the Beauty of the Gospel Together, Nancy explores the theme of biblical kindness, then encourages you to put it into practice with 100 different ways to be kind to those around you.The world is increasingly angry and unkind; let your life shine a spotlight on Jesus, and then watch the ripple effect of a deeper kind of kindness impact the world around you.

Download or read book The Kindest Lie written by Nancy Johnson and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2021-02-02 with total page 371 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Recommended by O Magazine * GMA * Elle * Marie Claire * Good Housekeeping * NBC News * Shondaland * Chicago Tribune * Woman's Day * Refinery 29 * Bustle * The Millions * New York Post * Parade * Hello! Magazine * PopSugar * and more! “The Kindest Lie is a deep dive into how we define family, what it means to be a mother, and what it means to grow up Black...beautifully crafted.” —JODI PICOULT "A fantastic story...well-written, timely, and oh-so-memorable."—Good Morning America “The Kindest Lie is a layered, complex exploration of race and class." —The Washington Post Every family has its secrets... It’s 2008, and the inauguration of President Barack Obama ushers in a new kind of hope. In Chicago, Ruth Tuttle, an Ivy-League educated Black engineer, is married to a kind and successful man. He’s eager to start a family, but Ruth is uncertain. She has never gotten over the baby she gave birth to—and was forced to leave behind—when she was a teenager. She had promised her family she’d never look back, but Ruth knows that to move forward, she must make peace with the past. Returning home, Ruth discovers the Indiana factory town of her youth is plagued by unemployment, racism, and despair. As she begins digging into the past, she unexpectedly befriends Midnight, a young white boy who is also adrift and looking for connection. Just as Ruth is about to uncover a burning secret her family desperately wants to keep hidden, a heart-stopping incident strains the town’s already searing racial tensions, sending Ruth and Midnight on a collision course that could upend both their lives. Powerful and unforgettable, The Kindest Lie is the story of an American family and reveals the secrets we keep and the promises we make to protect one another.

Download or read book From Ordinary to Extraordinary 50 Spells of Positive Thinking written by Shu Chen Hou and published by KOKOSHUNGSAN®. This book was released on with total page 94 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 🌟 Ready to Transform Your Life? 🌟 Dive into "From Ordinary to Extraordinary: 50 Spells of Positive Thinking" and discover the enchanting world of mindset magic! 🪄 Unlock the hidden potential within you with this captivating guide that will empower you to turn the mundane into the magical. 💫 🌟 Why Positive Thinking? Because Your Mindset Matters! 🌟 Discover the secrets of embracing positivity, cultivating resilience, and finding joy in the everyday. 🌞 🪄 Each chapter is a spell that equips you with the tools to: ✨ Harness the Power of Affirmations and Visualization ✨ Unleash the Law of Attraction to Your Advantage ✨ Cultivate Gratitude and Appreciation ✨ Embrace Mindfulness and Meditation for Inner Peace ✨ Explore the Healing Power of Forgiveness ✨ Navigating Life's Transitions with Positivity ✨ And so much more! Don't miss your chance to embark on a journey that will transform your mindset and empower you to create an extraordinary life. ✨ 📚 "From Ordinary to Extraordinary" is your key to a world where positivity reigns, resilience is your superpower, and every day is a new opportunity for magic. 🪄 Are you ready to rewrite your story and unlock the extraordinary within? 🌟 Order your copy now and embark on your journey to an extraordinary life! 🚀

Download or read book Compassion written by Christina Feldman and published by Shambhala Publications. This book was released on 2016-08-01 with total page 142 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Do you turn away from your own physical and emotional pain? Do you withhold empathy or give yourself away when witnessing another’s pain? Do you lash out or withdraw when you feel that someone has harmed you? Is it possible to learn to respond to rather than react against what feels unbearable? Drawing on her experience as a Buddhist practitioner and teacher, Christina Feldman asserts that it is possible, but only if we turn, time and again, toward compassion, which she describes as the "innate, natural condition of our hearts." She says, "You do not need to be a saint to find the grace and transformative power of compassion; you need only to be willing to pay attention to pain and its cause and to commit yourself to its end." She offers techniques for developing the capacity to hold adversity, loss, and pain—with love. Her guided meditations will teach you to cultivate and sustain compassion for the blameless, for those who cause suffering, for those whom you love, and for yourself.

Download or read book A Complicated Kindness written by Miriam Toews and published by Catapult. This book was released on 2019-01-15 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Winner of the Governor General’s Literary Award In this stunning coming-of-age novel, the award-winning author of Women Talking balances grief and hope in the voice of a witty, beleaguered teenager whose family is shattered by fundamentalist Christianity "Half of our family, the better–looking half, is missing," Nomi Nickel tells us at the beginning of A Complicated Kindness. Left alone with her sad, peculiar father, her days are spent piecing together why her mother and sister have disappeared and contemplating her inevitable career at Happy Family Farms, a chicken slaughterhouse on the outskirts of East Village. Not the East Village in New York City where Nomi would prefer to live, but an oppressive town founded by Mennonites on the cold, flat plains of Manitoba, Canada. This darkly funny novel is the world according to the unforgettable Nomi, a bewildered and wry sixteen–year–old trapped in a town governed by fundamentalist religion and in the shattered remains of a family it destroyed. In Nomi's droll, refreshing voice, we're told the story of an eccentric, loving family that falls apart as each member lands on a collision course with the only community any of them have ever known. A work of fierce humor and tragedy by a writer who has taken the American market by storm, this searing, tender, comic testament to family love will break your heart. “Brilliant.” —New York Times Book Review “A darkly funny and provocative novel.” —O, the Oprah Magazine

Download or read book The Spirit of Camp written by Sharilyn A. Ross and published by Xulon Press. This book was released on 2010-08-31 with total page 404 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: