Download or read book The Gift of Loving Kindness written by Mary Brantley and published by New Harbinger Publications. This book was released on 2008 with total page 302 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Loving-kindness, the English translation of the Pali word metta, is defined as unconditional well-wishing and openhearted nurturing of ourselves and others, just as we are. By practicing loving-kindness, you can learn to treat yourself and others-even strangers-like dear friends, putting aside criticism and judgment and choosing instead to open your heart to greater generosity, forgiveness, and compassion. While Buddha taught loving-kindness meditation as an antidote to fear, it can also quiet feelings of anger, judgment, and worry by helping you see the innate goodness within yourself and others. Whether used as part of a formal meditation practice or as daily mindfulness exercises, the 100 meditations in The Gift of Loving-Kindness make it easy to open your heart and share the seeds of loving-kindness with others.
Download or read book The Little Book of Kindness written by Lois Blyth and published by CICO Books. This book was released on 2012-09-06 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This inspirational and uplifting collection of quotes and stories is a celebration of kindness in all its guises. There are many types of kindness: compassion, forgiveness, love, friendship, generosity, happiness, hope, and gratitude. Kindness has a kind of magic about it. The smallest gesture can have a powerful and memorable impact on the person on the receiving end—and there are also many benefits to the person who is being kind. Unexpected kindness can turn despair into joy, friendship into love, duty into gratitude, and the wonder of it is that it often triggers further acts of kindness, so the goodwill spreads and the energy continues. This beautifully illustrated book has been created as a gift of kindness that is a joy to give as well as receive, and will enrich the life of whoever reads it. As the Greek writer Aesop said, ‘No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted.’
Download or read book Little Judy and the Gift of Kindness written by Nancy Parent and published by . This book was released on 2021-04 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It's little Judy Hopps' birthday, and she's invited her whole class to her party. Perfect for Disney fans ages 3 to 7, this storybook features a sweet story about being gracious and kind to everyone.
Download or read book The Gift of Kindness Inspiring True Stories of Rescued Farm Animals written by Pam Ahern and published by Penguin Group Australia. This book was released on 2013-10-14 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Inspiring true stories of rescued farm animals. Some stories change your life, some events change your life, but a single act of kindness can save a life. Meet Ruby the working dog who got a second chance and found her perfect job, and Macho the orphaned alpaca who found happiness among his sheepy friends. Then there's Edgar Alan Pig, Ginger the chirping chicken, Lucky Bunny, Othello the goat, Coco the lamb, Miss Marple the cow . . . and many more. These heartwarming stories provide a glimpse into a world where the smallest kindness can have a great ripple effect, and where animals bring out the best in people. All royalties from the sale of this book go to Edgar's Mission where over 250 farm animals receive lifelong love and care.
Download or read book A Gift of Kindness written by Sarah Duchess Of York and published by Serenity Press Pty.Limited. This book was released on 2021-12 with total page 38 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A children's book by Sarah, Duchess of York
Download or read book A Secret Gift written by Ted Gup and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2010-10-28 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An inspiring account of America at its worst-and Americans at their best-woven from the stories of Depression-era families who were helped by gifts from the author's generous and secretive grandfather. Shortly before Christmas 1933 in Depression-scarred Canton, Ohio, a small newspaper ad offered $10, no strings attached, to 75 families in distress. Interested readers were asked to submit letters describing their hardships to a benefactor calling himself Mr. B. Virdot. The author's grandfather Sam Stone was inspired to place this ad and assist his fellow Cantonians as they prepared for the cruelest Christmas most of them would ever witness. Moved by the tales of suffering and expressions of hope contained in the letters, which he discovered in a suitcase 75 years later, Ted Gup initially set out to unveil the lives behind them, searching for records and relatives all over the country who could help him flesh out the family sagas hinted at in those letters. From these sources, Gup has re-created the impact that Mr B. Virdot's gift had on each family. Many people yearned for bread, coal, or other necessities, but many others received money from B. Virdot for more fanciful items-a toy horse, say, or a set of encyclopedias. As Gup's investigations revealed, all these things had the power to turn people's lives around- even to save them. But as he uncovered the suffering and triumphs of dozens of strangers, Gup also learned that Sam Stone was far more complex than the lovable- retiree persona he'd always shown his grandson. Gup unearths deeply buried details about Sam's life-from his impoverished, abusive upbringing to felonious efforts to hide his immigrant origins from U.S. officials-that help explain why he felt such a strong affinity to strangers in need. Drawing on his unique find and his award-winning reportorial gifts, Ted Gup solves a singular family mystery even while he pulls away the veil of eight decades that separate us from the hardships that united America during the Depression. In A Secret Gift, he weaves these revelations seamlessly into a tapestry of Depression-era America, which will fascinate and inspire in equal measure. Watch a Video
Download or read book Share Some Kindness Bring Some Light written by Apryl Stott and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2020-10-27 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A New York Times bestseller! “It’s impossible to resist [this book’s] big-hearted appeal.” —BookPage A little girl and her friend Bear learn the true meaning of selfless kindness in this sweet, stunningly illustrated debut picture book. Bear is sad. All the other animals think he’s mean because he’s so big. But his human friend, Coco, offers to help him. Coco shares her grandmother’s advice: “When life gets dark as winter’s night, share some kindness, bring some light.” They decide to bake cookies to “share some kindness” and make lanterns to “bring some light.” But when the cookies and lanterns don’t work, they must look for another way to win over the other animals. And while they’re at it, Coco and Bear just might discover that kindness is a gift that only comes from the heart.
Download or read book Birthday Acts of Kindness written by Elizabeth Harr Pineda and published by . This book was released on 2022-04-08 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Kindness makes the world go 'round and kids are some of the kindest humans on earth. Birthday Acts of Kindness: The Gift of Food is the first book in a series of fictional tales about children performing a specific act of kindness. In this book, seven-year old Alex is excited about his 8th birthday approaching and is dreaming about what kind of birthday party to hold. After careful consideration (and a whisper from his mom) he decides to do something wonderful: hold a food drive! Alex's invitations ask his guests to bring food to donate rather than birthday presents. What a great act of kindness! In the process, Alex not only gets introduced to the idea around food banks, but he also visits his local food bank where he delivers the food, sees how much it weights, and then even gets to meet the director, who shakes his hand and tells him what a wonderful thing he has done for people he doesn't even know. Alex beams with pride when he realizes that his birthday act of kindness, the gift of food, helped so many people in his community. He is now inspired to do acts of kindness throughout his life!
Download or read book Little Judy Loses a Tooth Disney Zootopia written by Nancy Parent and published by . This book was released on 2021-05-25 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Little Judy Hopps just lost her first tooth! The new "Little Judy" series pairs the go-getting Judy Hopps from Disney Zootopia with teaching important preschool themes such as kindness, sharing, and trying new things.
Download or read book HumanKind written by Brad Aronson and published by LifeTree Media. This book was released on 2020-04-12 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestseller is filled with true stories about how one small deed can make a world of difference. “Elegant and wise” (Deepak Chopra). “The most uplifting and life-affirming book in years” (Forbes). “This might be the most beautiful book I’ve ever read. It’s lifted my soul and brought me to tears in all the right ways.”—Jane Green, author of 18 New York Times bestsellers Named best inspirational book of the year by the Independent Book Publishers Association and chosen as an International Book Awards winner, HumanKind is the heartwarming, feel-good book we all need right now. These inspiring stories will open your heart and rekindle your faith in humanity. You’ll meet the mentor who changed a child’s life with a single lesson in shoe-tying and see the far-reaching ripple effects of that seemingly small deed. You’ll also meet the six-year-old who launched a global kindness movement; the band of seamstress grandmothers who patch clothes and mend hearts for homeless people; the puppy, given as a gift, that touched the lives of thousands of children; and many other heroes. There are also practical tips for making a difference with your own words and deeds, and the resource section lists organizations where you can channel your efforts to create your own ripples of kindness. HumanKind is a great gift to yourself and anyone who’s been a source of kindness in your life. It will leave you grateful for what you have, provide a refuge from the negativity that surrounds us, and remind you of what really matters. All author royalties are donated to Big Brothers Big Sisters.
Download or read book Body Kindness written by Rebecca Scritchfield and published by Workman Publishing Company. This book was released on 2016-12-27 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Imagine a graph with two lines. One indicates happiness, the other tracks how you feel about your body. If you’re like millions of people, the lines do not intersect. But what if they did? This practical, inspirational, and visually lively book shows you how to create a healthier and happier life by treating yourself with compassion rather than shame. It shows the way to a sense of well-being attained by understanding how to love, connect, and care for yourself—and that includes your mind as well as your body. Body Kindness is based on four principles. WHAT YOU DO: the choices you make about food, exercise, sleep, and more HOW YOU FEEL: befriending your emotions and standing up to the unhelpful voice in your head WHO YOU ARE: goal-setting based on your personal values WHERE YOU BELONG: body-loving support from people and communities that help you create a meaningful life With mind and body exercises to keep your energy spiraling up and prompts to help you identify what YOU really want and care about, Body Kindness helps you let go of things you can't control and embrace the things you can by finding the workable, daily steps that fit you best. Think of it as the anti-diet book that leads to a more joyful and meaningful life!
Download or read book Stranger Than Kindness written by Nick Cave and published by Canongate Books. This book was released on 2020-03-23 with total page 316 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER Stranger Than Kindness is a journey in images and words into the creative world of musician, storyteller and cultural icon Nick Cave. This highly collectable book invites the reader into the innermost core of the creative process and paves the way for an entirely new and intimate meeting with the artist, presenting Cave’s life, work and inspiration and exploring his many real and imagined universes. It features full colour reproductions of original artwork, handwritten lyrics, photographs and collected personal artefacts along with commentary and meditations from Nick Cave, Janine Barrand and Darcey Steinke. Stranger Than Kindness asks what shapes our lives and makes us who we are, and celebrates the curiosity and power of the creative spirit. The book has been developed and curated by Nick Cave in collaboration with Christina Back. The images were selected from ‘Stranger Than Kindness: The Nick Cave Exhibition’, opening at the Royal Danish Library in Copenhagen in June 2020.
Download or read book Charity the Gifts of Giving written by Garret Biss and published by . This book was released on 2015-02-01 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Inspired by the author's own involvement with charity, this book explores the less obvious benefits of the act of giving - the benefits to the giver. When someone commits an act or makes a donation for the benefit of another, everyone wins. Charity The Gifts of Giving discusses how each party benefits and why we should all give a little more. Most of us agree that giving is a good thing to do and that many worthy recipients could benefit from our help. What is the connection between giving to others and reaping rewards yourself? Of course, making a difference in someone's life makes you feel good, but the "gifts" go far deeper than that. Charity explains those many gifts in detail and will empower you to receive these gifts in your life.
Download or read book The Little Book of Kindness written by Bernadette Russell and published by Hachette UK. This book was released on 2017-09-07 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Little Book of Kindness will teach you how to be kind to yourself, to strangers, to those you love, to the world - every day, at every opportunity. Prompted by the seeming hopelessness of the world around her, Bernadette Russell undertook a pledge to be kind to a stranger every day for a year. The experience left her wanting to inspire others. The Little Book of Kindness is packed with fun ideas, practical tips and interactive exercises that encourage you to 'be kind' in every area of life - online, to strangers, to the environment, in your community, to yourself - and change the world, one act of kindness at a time.
Download or read book Manu the Kiwi of Kindness written by Rosie Chenault and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2018-07-08 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: On a magical, faraway island,Where raging rivers flowed,Giant, jagged mountains,Loomed over fjords below.As the animals prepare for their annual talent show, Manu learns about the greatest talent of all. An uplifting tale reminding us of the difference we can make if we all spread a little kindness.
Download or read book North Pole Ninjas MISSION Christmas written by Tyler Knott Gregson and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2016-10-18 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: East meets North in North Pole Ninjas, a yuletide call-to-arms to save the spirit of Christmas. You may not know that Santa has a team of special elves, selected for their ability to help carry out top-secret missions that are all about helping, giving, caring, and listening. Anyone who reads this book is called upon to help carry out those top-secret missions with a bit of stealth and an open heart. The gorgeously illustrated picture book retells the legend of the North Pole Ninjas for new recruits. After reading the book, readers can print their own Ninja missions to carry out.
Download or read book Finding Kindness written by Deborah Underwood and published by Henry Holt and Company (BYR). This book was released on 2019-10-29 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From New York Times-bestselling author Deborah Underwood comes Finding Kindness, a heartfelt picture book illustrated by Irene Chan. Celebrate kindness in all its many forms. This is a powerful story of community, compassion, and generosity of spirit—perfect for sharing! Kindness is sometimes a cup and a card, or a ladder, a truck, and a tree. A scritch and a cuddle. A rake and a yard.
