Thursday, July 11, 2024
Today's Gift from Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation is:
Kindness
Little deeds of kindness, little words of love, help to make earth happy.
--Julia A.F. Carney
No act of kindness is ever too small to serve a good purpose. Oceans are made possible by little drops of water. Beaches are formed by tiny grains of sand. Slowly but surely, small efforts combine to help, encourage, and lead others to an ocean of success.
Small acts make large contributions to our spiritual growth. Newcomers to our program are advised that they can rid themselves of hatred, envy, resentments, and dislikes by using little acts and words to create a great turnaround in behavior. For instance, we are told, "Start forgiveness by praying for those you think have harmed you." This small act of prayer removes powerful negative emotions and replaces them with the wonder of serenity.
I shall try to be a little kinder and a little blinder to the faults of those around me.
Hazelden Foundation
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