Today is National Stop Bullying Day. I read somewhere that over three billion students are victims of bullying each year. That is nuts! So, today I will stand up against bullying! Join me! If you see someone being put down or harassed, stand up for them. You can read more on how to help at… Continue reading #bethelight – Day 100
Tag: bethelight
#bethelight – Day 99
Today I met a former student for dinner and did some catching up. Sometimes the most kind thing we can do is to listen... passing no judgement... and celebrate others. Sometimes that kind act takes letting go of things past and just living in the moment, enjoying thing as as they are now and not… Continue reading #bethelight – Day 99
#bethelight – Day 98
I was thinking this morning about my day and about what act of kindness I was going to discover today... Then it hit me! Spread the goodness – Let others know you are on a mission to spread kindness and they will be inspired to do the same. OMG! I have been doing that everyday! I… Continue reading #bethelight – Day 98
#bethelight – Day 97
Today I've been thinking about how much people love to be surprised with a little treat at work. I can tell you, the kids at school love it! What can you do? Bring donuts or other delicious sweets to work. You will make a ton of people happy. What did you do today to make… Continue reading #bethelight – Day 97
#bethelight – Day 96
"No gesture is too small when done with gratitude." - Oprah Winfrey Giving doesn’t require becoming Mother Teresa or Mahatma Gandhi; we can all find ways of adding high value to others’ lives at a low personal cost. Today I decided to keep it simple... just hold the door open for someone. It was a… Continue reading #bethelight – Day 96
#bethelight – Day 95
Today I've been thinking... there is something about a handwritten note that feels more meaningful than a text or an email. Seriously! In a day and age where convenience trumps sentiment, we long for that one little thing that is personal, that something you can hang one to forever. When was the last time you… Continue reading #bethelight – Day 95
#bethelight – Day 94
Today I spread kindness by mentoring students in a common interest... tech theatre. I spent the day judging, commenting on, and teaching kids' entries for a Thespian competition. I believe it is a huge act of service to mentor and share skills and knowledge with the future generations. It was a great day! The future… Continue reading #bethelight – Day 94
#bethelight – Day 93
I have always associated the month of February with love... I guess it's the whole Valentine's day thing. I read this quote by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. today: "Love is the key to the solution of the problems of the world." I couldn't agree more! Today I chose to focus on loving... loving people...… Continue reading #bethelight – Day 93
#bethelight – Day 92
Today I have been thinking about my friends. How lucky am I? I have great friends. I do have to say how much I miss one friend in particular. My friend Jo is more like a sister. She knows my faults and loves me anyway. No matter the distance that separates us, our differences in… Continue reading #bethelight – Day 92
#bethelight – Day 91
As usual, today is a nuts! It's finals at school. Kids need help right and left. There is rehearsal and lessons. Seriously! I don't have time to do something "special" when it comes to kindness. I can go out of my way to be kind. I can be intentional with my words and deeds. I… Continue reading #bethelight – Day 91
