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Always Be Kind

This winter I started going to the Blue Lotus Buddhist Meditation Center where a small group of Sri Lankan monks lead a number of group meditation sessions. I also attended yoga classes there and several different classes and presentations.

Now, of course, the center is closed. However, some programs continue using the Zoom app. It's a way to stay connected.

And we get encouraging messages through the email list. Communication always ends with: Always be kind.

 Words to live by, but especially needed in these times.

My kind neighbors left these on my doorstep:
Individually washed by gloved hands in vinegar no less!

Always be kind.

Comments

  1. RianMarch 25, 2020 at 10:45 AM

    Another favorite that I use too is "In world where you can be anything, Be Kind!" So good to hear that your neighbors are thinking of you.

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  2. oklhdanMarch 25, 2020 at 11:34 AM

    A thoughtful gift and a needed reminder. Be Kind!

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  3. gigi-hawaiiMarch 25, 2020 at 1:40 PM

    Be Kind is a nice thing to say.

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  4. Arkansas PattiMarch 25, 2020 at 2:46 PM

    Aww that was sweet and fits the motto of being kind.

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  5. Terra March 25, 2020 at 3:42 PM

    Always be kind, words to live by, and the strawberries look delish.

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  6. MaebemeMarch 25, 2020 at 3:50 PM

    Definitely a good reminder in these days. Enjoy the strawberries! You have great neighbours.

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  7. Country GirlMarch 25, 2020 at 3:53 PM

    You are blessed with these neighbors. And you are a blessing to so many, even with your blog.

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  8. KayMarch 25, 2020 at 5:29 PM

    Oh wow! That is just the sweetest, most uplifting thing. It's nice that you've got such kind neighbors. But then, Olga. I know it's because you are such a wonderful person, too.

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  9. DebbyMarch 25, 2020 at 5:50 PM

    I try

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  10. Linda ReederMarch 25, 2020 at 11:02 PM

    Sometimes I have to remind myself to be kind.

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  11. BarbaraMarch 25, 2020 at 11:18 PM

    So nice. What a wonderful little treat.

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