Inspiration

Jamie’s Gems – Power of Love & Kindness, Pt. 1


“The Power of Love and Kindness ~ It Makes Us Feel Alive” 
Part One

 

The true power of love and kindness is simply amazing ~ it’s such a day changer, it’s such a game changer.  I myself am SO incredibly grateful for all of the many bright spots in my life, both big and small, that constantly re-ignite the fire in my heart, reminding me that I am alive.  And my heart truly is just that….ON FIRE, burning and sparkling constantly, always open and ready for a new exciting opportunity to do good, to embrace life as it occurs.  

 

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Of course I have days where I feel down or low….we all do, that is just part of being human.   But everyday when I wake up in the morning my number one goal is to be the best version of myself I can possibly be, to always be a kind and compassionate person to EVERYONE I come into contact with.  The ability to be kind toward others makes me feel intensely alive and invigorated – and let me just tell you, when I say invigorated, I mean to the point where I can’t even sit still, where I’m so overcome with this overwhelming desire to do good, spread love, change lives – being kind truly sets my heart on fire.  I think that is what life is all about.  Living full, living loud and proud, and living with compassion.  The power of love and kindness – it’s the only way we are ever going to see any sort of real change happen in this world and in ourselves.  I’m ready to start a “kindness revolution.”   Kindness begets kindness which begets more kindness creating a glorious ripple effect and thus leading to a kindness revolution!  Everyday we have on this planet is a gift, tomorrow does not allow for guarantees — Let’s wake up everyday with the goal of making TODAY the greatest day!!    

Thinking a kind thought in your head is one thing.  We all probably do it a gazillion times a day.  But actually saying it out loud, paying the compliment where it’s deserved but probably unexpected, sharing that kind thought with another person, putting that kindness into action can move mountains and change people’s day for the better…I’ve seen it happen and it’s the most rewarding thing ever.  I think sometimes we forget how interconnected all of us are and how much we impact each other.  We ALL hold the power to lift each other up and we should take advantage of every opportunity we have to do so.   

Last week at the mall when I was trying on clothes in the fitting room I remember the sweetest salesgirl helping me out, giving me her honest opinion, bringing me additional pieces that she thought might complement what I was already trying on (and no, she was not working off commission).  I was open, grateful and an uber Chatty Cathy with her, we were laughing the whole time.  She made my shopping experience so much fun that when I was leaving I made a point to thank her and because she doesn’t work off commission, I told her I was going to tell her manager how incredible she was.  She then told me “Are you kidding?  I was just about to thank YOU and tell you that YOU made my entire day.  You are seriously the nicest customer I have ever helped, I had such a bad day today and you totally just changed it and made it so much better, I feel so happy now….thank you.”  And then she gave me a hug.   

Now I am not telling this story as an attempt to toot my own horn, not by any means.  But this whole experience blew me away, reinforcing the very principles that I live by, reminding me about the true power of conducting our lives with love and kindness – seeing that I had somehow brought about change for this girl, for her day simply by being me — my normal, kind, outgoing, friendly nature had somehow changed this sweet girl’s day for the better…and it was so easy!  So effortless, I didn’t do anything out of the ordinary, I was just being me.  This was such a huge reminder of the power of love and kindness; that we all hold the power to create change in so many people’s lives or days.  Like the duet “Because I Knew You” from the hit musical “Wicked” – Glinda the Good Witch and Elphaba The Wicked Witch of the West singing in unison “I do believe I have been changed for the better, because I knew you…I have been changed for good.” 

We all have that powerful life-changing force living within us.  It’s all about leading a life of love and kindness.   Let kindness take the lead and I promise you when you do that, you can be the game changer that makes everything better.  Be kind, be compassionate, put that love into action!!!  

 Part Two next week!

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