Be kind
To yourself
As if you are
Your own best friend
Be kind
To others
Assuming the best
Rather than the worst
Be kind
To strangers
Remembering you
Are a stranger too
Be kind
Every day
Wouldn't it be better
If we could all live that way
Be kind to past versions of you who didnt know what you know today.
Everybody needs
Sacrosanct boundaries
Mind, body and soul
Know when to say no
Avoid negativity
Reduce stress levels
Take time to rest
Embrace nature's blessings
Be kind to yourself
I know you try
To understand
To walk in my shoes
Or wheel in my chair
But as hard as you try
You've no idea what it takes
To live my life day to day, but....
Nor do I understand yours
A reminder that none of us know anyone's life, let's all be kind.
Don't judge people
You never know what's going on for them
Always be kind
You might feel unlovable
Not good enough
Without purpose
Or many other negative feelings
But you're not!
You are beautiful
Valuable
Worthwhile
Lovable
Someone will notice you
Approach you
See you
Hear you
Be astounded by you
Their breath will catch in their throat
Their heart will flutter
They won't be able to look away
They won't want to change you
They will stay
Until that day
Value yourself
Appreciate yourself
Love yourself
Be Kind to Yourself
I don't want to think about
the future
or the past
I just need to stay
in today
Breathing
Existing
Everything else is
overwhelming
Regretting
Over thinking
Never did me any good
Reviewing
Re-examining
Don't tell me that I should
I need to be kind
To me
Need to be present
For you
Need to be real
Need to be true
Need to embrace
right this minute
Writing these words
Releasing these thoughts
Thankful for moments
of presence
They're presents
Present tense
If I could save the world
Where would I start
Follow my head
Or hear my heart
Climate change
Or economic disparity
Social justice
Or inclusivity
So much to do
It's overwhelming
But being kind
Can really change things
In the garden where voices gently intertwine,
Hope blooms bright, a sunflower stretching to the sun.
Not hate’s shadow, but love’s embrace divine,
A tapestry woven where all hearts can run.
Let peace love us, like gentle autumn air,
While whispers of kindness ripple through a crowd.
We gather in harmony, lifting burdens we share,
Listening more than speaking; under one sky, proud.
With open hands and spirits unconfined,
Giving freely, from our gardens full of grace;
In this vibrant mosaic of every kind,
Together we rise in a warm-hearted space.
For when we hear of love, we hope anew,
Community thrives where diversity grew.
Revealing the mess
Beauty within the chaos
Mindfully swirls
Holding together
Presenting perfection
Reality swirls
Do you really see
The truth behind the facade
Complexity swirls
Hope in the chaos
Hope in every step you take
Hope in each moment
Change can be beautiful,
even when it seems things are falling apart
There are always new opportunities,
though we might need to wait for them to appear
Hope never leaves us,
it's found in every colour
from orange leaf litter
to white frosty mornings
and bright rainbows
on clear blue skies
Hope
Every action may feel unsubstantial
As small as a mustard seed
But when gathered together it becomes
As huge as the universe
Hope
Trusting the changes
Travelling through ALL the mess
Transformational
Bridging barricades
Birthing brighter beginnings
Balancing beauty
When the world seems harsh and fierce as winter's breath,
Let love arise, a radiant antidote to death.
Let us not falter, keep faith and hope bright
Humanity's goodness will rise from the plight
Reflecting mindfully
Extinguishing
Fear
Lightening the load
Emotionally
Creating
Tremendous curations
Igniting iridescent
Opportunities
Naturally
Pocket Hugs of Hope
These are two of a series of images which have become stickers and coasters and badges. You can find them on my RedBubble store here
And finally....
When life is full of pain
Pray gently
When hope feels like a distant dream
Pray creatively
When the world's not as it seems
Pray honestly
When words fail to flow
Pray silently
When you feel all alone
Pray quietly
When there's stuff no one knows
Pray heartedly
When all life's stuff explodes
Pray loudly
When prayers feel pointless
Pray hopefully
When life happens
Pray
Come what may
Just pray
These are no where near all of the paintings and poems I've written about kindness, you can find them all in this album which I'll keep updating
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