Quote: "Do your little bit of good where you are; itโs those little bits of good put together that overwhelm the world." ~ Desmond Tutu
๐ #WiseWords from #DesmondTutu (the Most Reverend Desmond Tutu, former Archbishop Emeritus of Cape Town and 1994 Nobel Prize for Peace recipient) regarding acts of #kindness and the power thereof to #ChangeOurWorld ๐
"Begin and finish your days with thoughts of gratitude. Those first and final moments set the tone for the many minutes that fall in between." ~ Erica Layne
#WiseWords from #EricaLayne regarding the importance of being #mindful and bookending one's day with #gratitude each and every day.
๐ธ #MindfulMonday #ImperfectlySimple ๐ธ
๐ ๐ ๐ค Aujourd'hui, nous cรฉlรฉbrons toutes les femmes ! ๐ ๐ ๐ค Today, we celebrate all women! ๐ ๐ ๐ค
๐ ๐ ๐ค #InternationalWomensDay #JournรฉeInternationaleDesFemmes ๐ ๐ ๐ค
Quote: โIf my mind can conceive it, my heart can believe it, I know I can achieve it!โ ~ Jesse Jackson
โจ This incredible #quote from #JesseJackson is a timely and affirming reminder regarding the power of #SelfBelief
Always apt, but especially so today following yesterday's public celebration of life for him in Chicago. โจ
#SelfBeliefSaturday
With this in mind, what are you hesitant about and what risks can you or will you take to move forward?
"We approach uncertainty with forethought and determination; we work independently and cooperatively to explore new ideas and innovative strategies. We are resourceful and resilient in the face of challenges and change."
These words from #RandomActsOfKindnessFoundation remind me of the the #IB #LearnerProfile #attribute of being a #risktaker
The paragraph, "Writing is a vehicle for turning inner vision into outer reality. It fills me with a sense of completion. Though I work deliberatelyโconsciously inviting my muse and drawing inspiration from daily walks in natureโitโs my unconscious that holds the reins." resonates deeply. ๐ Laurie !
๐ As always, the #ActionForHappiness ๐๏ธ (actionforhappiness.org/calendar) is available in multiple languages ๐
๐ From setting an intention to live with awareness and kindness to discovering the joy in the simple things in life, this monthโs @actionhappiness calendar has, as usual, some great ideas for ways to be #HappierKinderTogether and to boost wellbeing in #MindfulMarch. ๐
Khalil Gibran's quote, โTo understand the heart and mind of a person, look not at what they have already achieved, but at what they aspire to.โ is on a light green background.
โจ #WiseWords (and always a firm favourite) from #Khalil Gibran about #SelfBelief โจ
#SelfBeliefSunday
๐ Small steps and sound advice for ways to sustain #SelfCare ๐
#SelfCareSaturday
๐ธ #ThoughtForTheDay from #RandomActsOfKindness ๐ธ
Always celebrated the last Wednesday in February, PINK SHIRT DAY focusses on standing against bullying by forging safe spaces for all by promoting #kindness, #inclusion and #respect.
This year's theme, "Sprinkle kindness!", resonates.
#SprinkleKindness! ...
Starting as a simple act of solidarity in one school in Nova Scotia in 2007, PINK SHIRT DAY (pinkshirtdaycanada.ca) has since become a worldwide movement.
"Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around" ~ Leo Buscaglia
#LeoBuscaglia's quote reminds us of the power of #connecting with others, inherent #kindness and the #rippleeffect thereof ๐
"Mindfulness gives you time. Time gives you choices. Choices, skillfully made, lead to freedom" ~ Bhante Henepola Gunaratana
"Mindfulness gives you time.
Time gives you choices.
Choices, skillfully made, lead to freedom"
~ Bhante Henepola Gunaratana
๐ธ #Mindfulness thought for the day ๐ธ
#MindfulMonday
"Limitations live only in our minds. But if we use our imaginations, our possibilities become limitless." ~ Jamie Paolinetti
โจ #JamiePaolinetti reminds us that by shifting our #mindset, challenging our #assumptions, and embracing #SelfBelief, we can push past our #limitations, unlock new #opportunities, and open the door to endless #possibilities. โจ
#SelfBeliefSunday
Today, International Mother Language Day, reminds us of the importance of not just paying hommage to the 1952 Bengali Language Movement, but also preserving and developing our cultural heritage.
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Be it #love #courage #peace #rest #health #hope #patience ... take what you need for your own #wellbeing!
๐ธ #WellbeingWednesday ๐ธ
This image from @PositivelyPresent gently reminds of what we need each and every day to be the best version of ourselves.
Be it #truth #love #freedom #peace #hope #optimism #wisdom #joy #courage ... take one (or a few) of these !
๐ธ #MindfulMonday #Mindfulness #PositivelyPresent ๐ธ
"Live life as if everything is rigged in your favour" ~ Rumi
โจ These #WiseWords from #Rumi remind us, amongst other things, of the importance of #SelfBelief โจ
#SelfBeliefSunday
"Don't miss opportunities that offer you a bit of joy"
๐ธ #SelfCare #SelfCareSaturday #RAK #RandomActsOfKindness ๐ธ
"You may not always see the results of your kindness but every bit of positive energy you contribute to the world makes it a better place for us all" ~ Lisa Currie
๐ #Kindness and #Compassion and the #RippleEffect thereof so beautifully expressed by #LisaCurrie ๐
RippleKindnessProject
"It does not matter how slowly you go so long as you do not stop." ~ Confucius
โจ #WiseWords from #Confucius about #SelfBelief โจ
#SelfBeliefSunday
๐ถ ๐ฏ๏ธ ๐ฆ ๐ ๐ค This #SelfCare checklist from #NaturalLife is great for each and every day ๐ถ ๐ฏ๏ธ ๐ฆ ๐ ๐ค
#SelfCareSaturday
"You never know what someone is going through. Be Kind. Always"
๐ค #Wellbeing #WellbeingWednesday ๐ค
๐ The amazing impact of #kindness as highlighted by the #RandomActsOfKindnessFoundation ๐
"Listen with ears of tolerance. See through the eyes of compassion. Speak with the language of love" ~ Rumi
As we start a new week, the timeless #wisdom of #Rumi reminds us of the power of #presence and #empathy in our daily interactions.
#MindfulMonday #Mindfulness
๐ Ideas for ways to boost wellbeing and be #HappierKinderTogether in #FriendlyFebruary, this @actionhappiness calendar (actionforhappiness.org/calendar) is - as always - available in multiple languages ๐
