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Be a Part of Our New One Kind Act Book

http://thewinningattitude.gaia.com — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 10:00:44 GMT

One Kind Act Calls for Submissions

Have you been the recipient or giver of a small act of kindness? Tell us about it for a book we're writing. You can be credited or anonymous. Just tell us your story and help us pay your One Kind Act forward. No monetary compensation, but there is that great feeling you get knowing you helped make the world a better place! Be a part of something big. Be featured in The One Kind Act Book! All of the details are below.

One Kind Act is now accepting submissions for its first anthology. One Kind Act is a social movement aimed at making lives happier and more fulfilling while making the world a better place ... One Kind Act at a time.

Life is all about interacting. We forget that as we speed past other people in shiny boxes on the highway, or buy our morning coffee from a stranger in a window, or pump gas next to five other people never lifting our heads to see who they are.

But when we choose to notice the people around us and we act with kindness, we cause a chain reaction. A smile in the grocery store. An open door for a mother struggling with a baby carriage. A double batch of soup so there is extra for a neighbor. When we give and receive these gifts, we realize it really is the small things that matter.

We at One Kind Act have heard a lot of your stories and now we want to anthologize them to inspire and motivate others. We are looking for stories of both givers and recipients of Kind Acts. They may be with strangers, family members, or friends in private or professional settings. Don't think your story isn't what we're looking for. If a Kind Act popped into your head, send it to us. And tell your friends. The more diverse, the merrier. Visit http://www.onekindact.com/ for all the details

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The Golden Rule

http://thewinningattitude.gaia.com — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 01:26:28 GMT

All over the world, there exists a simple precept that, when followed, has the power to end conflict and banish strife. It is the Golden Rule, a key concept in many philosophies and spiritualities that admonishes us to "do unto others as we would have them do unto us." Its meaning is clear: treat others only in ways that you would want to be treated. However, the golden rule is not always easy to follow. It can be a challenge to honor others as we wish to be honored. Yet, when we do so, we bestow a gift of loving kindness on our fellow human beings. And, in honoring others, we honor ourselves.

It is as uncomplicated a tenet as one could wish for. When we live by it, harming another person becomes nearly impossible.

The Golden Rule is rooted in pure empathy and does not compel us to perform any specific act. Rather, it gently guides us to never let our actions toward others be out of harmony with our own desires.

The Golden Rule asks us to be aware of the effect our words and actions may have on another person and to imagine ourselves in their place. It calls on us to ask ourselves how we would feel if what we were about to do were directed toward us. And yet this rule invites us to do more than not harm others. It suggests that we look for opportunities to behave toward others in the same ways that we would want others to act toward us.

Showing compassion, being considerate of others, caring for the less fortunate, and giving generously are what can result when you follow the Golden Rule.

Adhering to the Golden Rule whenever possible can have a positive effect on the world around you because kindness begets kindness. In doing so, you generate a flow of positive energy that enfolds everyone you encounter in peace, goodwill, and harmony.

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Quotes of Kindess

http://thewinningattitude.gaia.com — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 18:44:36 GMT

If you want others to be happy, practice compassion. If you want to be happy, practice compassion.
~ The Dalai Lama

In the practice of tolerance, one's enemy is the best teacher.
~ The Dalai Lama

It is difficult to make a man miserable while he feels worthy of himself and claims kindred to the great God who made him
~ Abraham Lincoln

"Kind words, kind looks, kind acts and warm handshakes, these are means of grace when men in trouble are fighting their unseen battles."
~ John Hall

It's your unlimited power to care and to love that can make the biggest difference in the quality of your life.
~ Anthony Robbins

Kind words can be short and easy to speak, but their echoes are truly endless.
~ Mother Teresa

Kind words do not cost much. Yet they accomplish much.
~ Blaise Pascal

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One Kind Act Receives a Kind Act

http://thewinningattitude.gaia.com — Sat, 17 Nov 2007 20:40:19 GMT

The One Kind Act team, was recently interviewed by Pam Thomas, a very prominent life and business coach, as well as, someone who is passionate about Kindness. Now, those of you who know the team behind the scenes, you know that we are very shy and we have to do the "press" thing to help spread the word about one kind act. The reason we posted links to the interview is in hopes that everyone who reads this post tells a friend about one kind act and our mission; to change the world, one kind act at a time.

Also, we wanted to thank Pam Thomas from www.makethemostofu.com for her effort and kindness.

Please take a moment and read the interview , which can be seen at the follow URL: http://www.makethemostofyou.com/archives_2007_11_256.html

and please be sure tell a friend.

Sincerely,

The One Kind Act Team...

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A Veteran's Day Thought

http://thewinningattitude.gaia.com — Sun, 11 Nov 2007 16:49:55 GMT

A Veteran's Day Thought

Our thoughts and prayers got out to all who have served our Country in the past and present. Let us not forget the sacrifices made by these courageous Soldiers and the families who have lost loved ones.

Just as important as remembering those who have passed on let us pray for those who have been injured, as along with their families they suffer in pain each and every day.

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Do you believe happiness is a choice?

http://thewinningattitude.gaia.com — Wed, 03 Oct 2007 08:33:04 GMT

Without a doubt! There is no way to happiness, happiness is the way.... It's really that simple. The more you accept things as they are, know that there is only good things ahead for you, you experience a happiness, you never thought possible! Even through the rough times...

Take it from someone who knows!
Matthew

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Will the Real YOU Please Step Forward

http://thewinningattitude.gaia.com — Tue, 04 Sep 2007 19:57:10 GMT

Will the Real YOU Please Step Forward Series

Will the Real You, is a fascinating e-workbook series that walks you through various thought provoking exercises helping to you to answer many important questions about yourself helping you to move forward in the direction you truly want to go. The creator, Pam Thomas, is a friend, fellow blogger, a Life Coach, and is extremely dedicated to helping people become the person they know they can be. These e-workbooks are refreshingly unique, which is one of the main reasons we enjoyed them as much as we did.

About Will the Real YOU Please Step Forward Series:
Will the Real YOU Please Step Forward Series is not just another series of self improvement e-books with cookie cutter solutions. This series is compromised of practical and empowering ideas and exercises to support YOU in achieving all you desire.

Each e-workbook has been created with busy people in mind. They are concise and "bite-sized" with exercises that are easy to implement into even the busiest of schedules.

Get unstuck
Take your goals and intentions from paper and make them a reality
Infuse fun and enjoyment into your day-to-day
Find your calling and what ignites a fire for you
Remove the things that truly drain your time and energy

Will the Real YOU Please Step Forward Series is designed and dedicated to supporting YOU in creating a life filled with passion, motivation, happiness, energy, direction, purpose, and fun.

The series includes the following:

Getting to the Who of Who YOU Are:
Have you ever felt stuck? Or maybe experienced the feeling that there was something "more" out there, but you had no clue as to what that more was? Knowing the "who" of who you are is the foundation upon which everything in your life is built either directly or indirectly. This e-workbook supports you in truly getting to know your authentic self and, in turn, helps you find that "more".
Read an Excerpt
Letting Go of the Things That Bind
In order to create the life you desire and deserve you must remove any obstacles, fears, tolerations, or habits that do not serve you. Basically anything that holds you back from being your authentic self. In this e-workbook, together we will walk through exercises to remove anything that is binding you and making it difficult to move forward.
Read an Excerpt
Life On Passion
Are you living your most passionate life? No more settling for the status quo or just accepting things as they are. Through the use of this e-workbook we will explore what ignites a fire for you so that the daily feeling of dread is replaced with passion and fun!
Read an Excerpt
Be + Do = Have: Taking Action
You know who you are and you know what you want; having what you want means taking action. In this e-workbook we explore how setting clear intentions and taking do-able actions supports you in gaining the things you want most in your life. Why settle for anything less?
Read an Excerpt

About the Author:
Pam Thomas is a certified life and business development coach whose passion is to help people find the assets and capabilities both within and around themselves to move forward, accomplish goals, overcome obstacles, defeat fears, and create opportunities.

She has experienced diverse circumstances and opportunities in her life that support her in bringing an intuitive nature, understanding, and ability to "hear between the lines" to her coaching clients.

For more information on Pam's coaching practice What's Within U, LLC or to receive a complimentary coaching session please visit: www.whatswithinu.com.

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The Kindness Movement

http://thewinningattitude.gaia.com — Mon, 13 Aug 2007 01:02:58 GMT

One of the benefits of being a One Kind Act.com Team Member is that I get to interact and meet people from around the globe, an opportunity I might not otherwise have had. There are numerous sites and Blogs dedicated to kindness and making the world a better place for all. From time to time, I find something special that I want to share with our visitors and beyond.

Not to long ago, I was introduced to Pam Thomas, founder of Make the Most of U. Pam is a Life Coach who's passion is to help people find the assets and capabilities within themselves and around them, to move forward, accomplish goals, overcome obstacles, defeat fears, and create opportunities.

One day, while reading some of her "thought provoking" posts, I noticed a button on the side of her Blogs that read, "The Kindness Movement, Kindness is Contagious..." Needless to say, I was extremely curious and quite surprised when I clicked on this button.

Pam has created a fantastic presentation on Kindness, which will make you stop, think, and take action.

Be sure to visit The Kindness Movement, take some time and reflect on what you have seen. I am sure you'll it will motivate you to take a step in the direction of Kindness.

Thanks to Pam Thomas from Make the Most of U for allowing us to share her Kindness with everyone.

After watching this presentation please be sure to stop back and give us some feedback, or maybe a story of how this inspired you to perform a kind act. Just the simple act of sharing your story, makes more of a difference then you'll ever know!

Your Friends at One Kind Act.com

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Words of Wisdom

http://thewinningattitude.gaia.com — Sat, 04 Aug 2007 01:42:33 GMT

"How can a man's life keep it's course If he will not let it flow, Those who flow as life flows know They need no other force: They feel no wear, they feel no tear, They need no mending, no repair."

~ Lao-tzu

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Paid In Full With One Glass of Milk

http://thewinningattitude.gaia.com — Thu, 02 Aug 2007 07:27:06 GMT

Paid In Full With One Glass of Milk
By Brighteyes

"One day, a poor boy who was selling goods from door to door to pay his way through school, found he had only one thin dime left, and he was hungry. He decided he would ask for a meal at the next house. However, he lost his nerve when a lovely young woman opened the door.

Instead of a meal, he asked for a drink of water. She thought he looked hungry and so she brought him a large glass of milk. He drank it slowly, and then asked, "How much do I owe you?"

"You don't owe me anything," she replied. "Mother has taught us never to accept pay for a kindness." He said, "Then I thank you from my heart." As Howard Kelly left that house, he not only felt stronger physically, but his faith in God and man was strengthened also. He had been ready to give up and quit.

Years later, that young woman became critically ill. The local doctors were baffled. They finally sent her to the big city, where they called in specialists to study her rare disease.

Dr. Howard Kelly was called in for the consultation. When he heard the name of the town she came from, he went down the hall of the hospital to her room. Dressed in his doctor's gown, he went in to see her. He recognized her at once. He went back to the consultation room determined to do his best to save her life. From that day, he gave special attention to the case.

After a long struggle, the battle was won. Dr. Kelly requested from the business office to pass the final billing to him for approval. He looked at it, then wrote something on the edge, and the bill was sent to her room. She feared to open it, for she was sure it would take the rest of her life to pay for it all. Finally she looked, and something caught her attention on the side of the bill. She read these words:

"PAID IN FULL WITH ONE GLASS OF MILK....

(Signed)
Dr. Howard Kelly."

Tears of joy flooded her eyes as her happy heart prayed: "Thank You, God, that Your love is shed abroad through human hearts and hands."

(Reprinted with Permission © Copyright 2007 http://www.helpothers.org/)

About Help Others.org:
Help Others.orgOne college student was talking to another slightly older twenty-something guy about pranks that students do for rival football teams. The older guy says, "Isn't it interesting that students are motivated to do such incredible acts without getting any credit?" Such acts are fun, collective, creative, and incredibly challenging. But typically, they're not all that constructive nor do they leave anything with a lasting "wow" feeling either. So the question followed -why not do the same with kind acts?

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Words Of Wisdom

http://thewinningattitude.gaia.com — Sun, 22 Jul 2007 09:23:25 GMT

"Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something."

~ Plato

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watch the skies

http://thewinningattitude.gaia.com — Tue, 10 Jul 2007 00:36:32 GMT

I want to give a warm welcome to the Prime Minister of One Kind Act, in the U.K.,
Mr. Matt Hatson, or should I say, Sir?

You can learn more about One Kind Act's Prime Minister by visiting his very own blog at
watch the skies, Or by visiting him here, http://watchtheskies.zaadz.com/

I know that many of you will find him, well, I'll leave that up to you... :-)

Welcome,
The U.S. One Kind Act team!

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What would you like to remind others of?

http://thewinningattitude.gaia.com — Fri, 06 Jul 2007 19:39:01 GMT

If they knew who walked beside them everyday, they would never experience doubt again!

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If you could give anything to someone you loved, what would it be

http://thewinningattitude.gaia.com — Fri, 06 Jul 2007 19:34:29 GMT

More Love!

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Kindness Quote

http://thewinningattitude.gaia.com — Thu, 05 Jul 2007 15:18:44 GMT

"Recompense injury with justice, and recompense kindness with kindness."
~ Confucius

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The Creation Ground Of Experience-Our Thoughts

http://thewinningattitude.gaia.com — Fri, 22 Jun 2007 10:09:18 GMT

The Creation Ground Of Experience
Our Thoughts

Our thoughts are powerful forces in the creation of our experience of life. You may be able to recall a time when frustration that was based on a misunderstanding completely evaporated when your understanding changed.

This is because our interpretation defines our experience, and it can change in an instant. Our only true reality is the present moment, so rather than merely accepting that life is happening to us, we can harness the power of our thoughts to actively create a positive reality. For example, we can choose to appreciate beauty around us rather than focusing on traffic or look for admirable qualities in the people we deal with rather than focusing on the negative. By choosing how to interpret and define each moment with your thoughts, you truly create your reality.

Throughout the day, we can monitor our thoughts to catch ourselves in the middle of investing our energy elsewhere-such as into belief in limitations-and instead pull our focus back to the infinite possibilities of the present. Taking a deep breath will help us center our thoughts on being in our bodies right now. Regular meditation allows us to gain mastery over our minds so that we can still our thoughts to focus on the pureness of being. If we mentally dwell on the past or the future, we may miss the experience of living in the present moment. Setting and visualizing goals is wonderful, but we can bring our thoughts into our current experience by taking steps to create them now.

Our minds are powerful tools that we can harness to create our reality. Through them we move the unformed energy of the universe into form, which gives us direction for our words and actions. Each thought is like a stone dropped into a lake, sending ripples out into our world to affect all they touch. We can choose our focus and how we invest our energy, which gives us the power to design our lives to be whatever we choose in each and every moment.

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Inspirational Quote

http://thewinningattitude.gaia.com — Thu, 14 Jun 2007 05:14:46 GMT

"When you are inspired by some great purpose, some extraordinary project, all your thoughts break their bonds: Your mind transcends limitations, your consciousness expands in every direction, and you find yourself in a new, great, and wonderful world. Dormant forces, faculties and talents become alive, and your discover yourself to be a greater person by far than you ever dreamed yourself to be."

~ Pantanjali

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Judging Others

http://thewinningattitude.gaia.com — Sun, 10 Jun 2007 15:19:53 GMT

What We See
Judging Others

Though it is human to evaluate people we encounter based on first impressions, the conclusions we come to are seldom unaffected by our own fears and our own preconceptions. Additionally, our judgments are frequently incomplete. For example, wealth can seem like proof that an individual is spoiled, and poverty can be seen as a signifier of laziness-neither of which may be true. At the heart of the tendency to categorize and criticize, we often find insecurity. Overcoming our need to set ourselves apart from what we fear is a matter of understanding the root of judgment and then reaffirming our commitment to tolerance.

When we catch ourselves thinking or behaving judgmentally, we should ask ourselves where these judgments come from. Traits we hope we do not possess can instigate our criticism when we see them in others because passing judgment distances us from those traits. Once we regain our center, we can reinforce our open-mindedness by putting our feelings into words. To acknowledge to ourselves that we have judged, and that we have identified the root of our judgments, is the first step to a path of compassion. Recognizing that we limit our awareness by assessing others critically can make moving past our initial impressions much easier. Judgments seldom leave room for alternate possibilities.

Mother Teresa said, "If you judge people, you don't have time to love them." If we are quick to pass judgment on others, we forget that they, like us, are human beings. As we seldom know what roads people have traveled before a shared encounter or why they have come into our lives, we should always give those we meet the gift of an open heart. Doing so allows us to replace fear-based criticism with appreciation because we can then focus wholeheartedly on the spark of good that burns in all human souls.

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Uplifting Quote

http://thewinningattitude.gaia.com — Thu, 24 May 2007 17:17:06 GMT

"The moment you have in your heart this extraordinary thing called love and feel the depth, the delight, the ecstacy of it, you will discover that for you the world is transformed."

~ J. Krishnamurti

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The Joy of Being a Waitress

http://thewinningattitude.gaia.com — Sun, 20 May 2007 13:44:31 GMT

The Joy of Being a Waitress:
by Babygirl

As a waitress you meet and see all types of people. I guess you could call it the melting pot of the highway because the food connects us all.

I was about to end my shift one afternoon when a group of people came in. As they sat down, they explained that they were trying to make it home and just had enough to buy their children a small snack and that all they needed was water. So I showed them a few things on the menu and asked them what they would like.

As I walked away to turn in their order, I just couldn't see this family leaving hungry with a snack and some water! So I asked some friends to join me in helping this family and they agreed because they know how I am when it comes to helping others and it gives them the fuzzy feeling of making a difference too.

So I went back to the table and quietly let the parents know that they could order what they wanted because it was taken care of by some strangers. At first, they didn't know what to say but with a smile and a glance at the menu, they kindly accepted.

When they left all you could see was smiles, and with a tear in my eye, I wished them a safe trip and asked them to stop by if they were ever in the area again.

I learned that with every kind gesture you connect with that person and the emotion it gives flows both ways. I guess you could say they brought me home to my heart that day and every day.

About Help Others.org:
One college student was talking to another slightly older twenty-something guy about pranks that students do for rival football teams. The older guy says, "Isn't it interesting that students are motivated to do such incredible acts without getting any credit?" Such acts are fun, collective, creative, and incredibly challenging. But typically, they're not all that constructive nor do they leave anything with a lasting "wow" feeling either. So the question followed -why not do the same with kind acts?

More friends joined in the conversation. Right then, we thought up a game of doing anonymous act of kindness and leaving behind a "smile card" to keep the chain going. Over the next three months, we tested out the concept. And then, we setup this anonymous website and got started.

Starting in September of 2003, smile cards began appearing all around the world. They are markers of a newfangled game of tag, where "you're it" because someone has done something nice for you. Then it's your turn to do something nice for someone else and, in the process, pass the card along. This is a game of pay-it-forward: anonymously make someone smile, leave behind a card asking them to keep the ripple going. It's easy and fun. Is kindness truly contagious? There's only one way to find out ...

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