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Anonymous Coward User ID: 19198791 United Kingdom 12/26/2012 08:56 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | You know, I also think one of the best things any of us can do for others is to stop judging them. Everyday we judge others negatively on the flimsiest of appearances or knowledge. Especially those who are more vulnerable, 'less important'. Then we treat them accordingly, dismissively, unkindly, excluding them. Psychopaths aside, inside every human being there's a heart capable of profoundest love and a history of hurts from callous people who've judged them and taken advantage of them. Listening to people's hearts is a wonderful gift - our compassion is the greatest gift we can give. It's much harder than doing something for others. It's a way of being, makes you see the world and other people completely differently. Seriously, I believe that a massive renewal of compassion is the only way humanity is going to survive what's coming. It's the only thing we have to fight the psychopaths in power and it's far more powerful than any amount of money or military might. [link to charterforcompassion.org] Blessings to all. |
Stand! (OP) User ID: 27950763 Canada 12/26/2012 09:49 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Thanks to everyone who replied on the thread! I'll be keeping an eye on it to see who's done their kindness for the day. I agree with a few posters that one should not have to be paid for a deed of the heart...but a little incentive to be thinking about others now and then doesn't hurt. Besides, it gives me a chance to do a good thing! :-) Thanks for the Karma to all those who gave. Very soon, I'll be able to afford I give away that free month!!!:-) |
DMTHC User ID: 30311886 Australia 12/26/2012 10:03 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Over the past twelve hours or more, I have Quoting: Stand! seen the "milk of human kindness" run over on GLP and it warms my heart. So, let's take it a step further. I challenge every one of you to do one kindness (or more) for someone every day for one week..online or offline, doesn't matter...then post it on this thread. At the end of one week,whoever has done the most and reported it here gets a free months membership on GLP courtesy of yours truly. Sure, people could make stuff up just for the membership, BUT at least it gets folks thinking of ways TO be kind. So, whaddya say? Who's up for it? Did not even see that bit! how nice of you Last Edited by DMTHC on 12/26/2012 10:24 AM Let me let you in on a little secrete of mine, as far as god goes I don't believe in your kind- I think we all god just gotter look deeper inside, that's probably what your bible means by you seek and you find. |
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Stand! (OP) User ID: 27950763 Canada 12/26/2012 10:26 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Over the past twelve hours or more, I have Quoting: Stand! seen the "milk of human kindness" run over on GLP and it warms my heart. So, let's take it a step further. I challenge every one of you to do one kindness (or more) for someone every day for one week..online or offline, doesn't matter...then post it on this thread. At the end of one week, whoever has done the most and reported it here gets a free months membership on GLP courtesy of yours truly. Sure, people could make stuff up just for the membership, BUT at least it gets folks thinking of ways TO be kind. So, whaddya say? Who's up for it? Lets keep this post visible so that whoever wants to participate in the "challenge" can do so...although I do hope the warm spirit keeps on gathering momentum on its own. We CAN be loving and turn this sad old world around. I know we can!!! :-) |
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DMTHC User ID: 30311886 Australia 12/26/2012 11:29 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | There ya go! Pinned! Last Edited by DMTHC on 12/26/2012 05:56 PM Let me let you in on a little secrete of mine, as far as god goes I don't believe in your kind- I think we all god just gotter look deeper inside, that's probably what your bible means by you seek and you find. |
Stand! (OP) User ID: 27950763 Canada 12/26/2012 11:31 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Now, I have 100 karma points so I can buy the membership for the winner!! Thank you SO much!! This is the best day!!!!! Last Edited by SK~Recluse on 12/26/2012 11:32 AM |
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Anonymous Coward User ID: 30852964 United States 12/26/2012 12:21 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Guess I'll be negative Nancy.. Quoting: Anonymous Coward 29911796 What's to stop someone from simply claiming 'good deeds'? Also, aren't all these good deeds just for selfish reasons? Remember there's no such thing as a selfless act. Watch I'll be banned now...again.... Sounds like you need a hug.. There ARE selfless acts. Go do one.... |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 24410859 United States 12/26/2012 12:25 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Over the past twelve hours or more, I have Quoting: Stand! seen the "milk of human kindness" run over on GLP and it warms my heart. So, let's take it a step further. I challenge every one of you to do one kindness (or more) for someone every day for one week..online or offline, doesn't matter...then post it on this thread. At the end of one week, whoever has done the most and reported it here gets a free months membership on GLP courtesy of yours truly. Sure, people could make stuff up just for the membership, BUT at least it gets folks thinking of ways TO be kind. So, whaddya say? Who's up for it? Awesome idea, Stand! Very generous of you, too! :-D I think I will sit this one out and just watch :-D, I greatly enjoy just witnessing the positive interaction and genuine kindness! I appreciate your offer, though, wholeheartedly. Rock on! |
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Weltsmertz User ID: 30368466 United States 12/26/2012 12:46 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Me, I do not have a lot of extra to offer myself. But today, I took the guys from the rooming house down the street who always go tot he church and soup kitchen to eat, to the local grocery store and we shopped and filed the fridge with yummy food for a week and some great snacks and drink. Only spent $189.47 but they said they got everything they wanted and were very happy. I was inspired by all the good being done on GLP, posted not for rewards and accolades for my good dead, but to inspire another so we can keep it going this holiday season. A casual stroll through the lunatic asylum shows that faith does not prove anything. Friedrich Nietzsche if I did not feel so sad as I look at them. Sad because they do not know the truth and I do know it. Oh, how hard it is to be the only one who knows the truth! But they won't understand that. No, they won't understand it." --from The Dream of a Ridiculous Man (1877) |
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DMTHC User ID: 30311886 Australia 12/26/2012 01:00 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | It's entirely possible that people may do stuff for Quoting: Stand! selfish reasons or make up stories but at least it gets them thinking about others rather than just themselves or their own situations. Exactly, hopefully it might hit them to if they are lying that they diddnt deserve it, bit of a low learning moment hopefully I love doing things like this. If I was rich, I'd be handing Quoting: Stand! it out all day every day. When people's needs are met, then they can focus on making this tired old planet a better place. I totally agree! my happiness stems from seeing others happy, I know I have my place in this world even if I have yet to find it and that keeps me going... Not everyone does, being able to bring joy to someone else is something magical I go day in day out making sure people dont feel like there getting the raw end of the deal, even if it means giving something up. Let me let you in on a little secrete of mine, as far as god goes I don't believe in your kind- I think we all god just gotter look deeper inside, that's probably what your bible means by you seek and you find. |
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Anonymous Coward User ID: 24410859 United States 12/26/2012 01:04 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | It's entirely possible that people may do stuff for Quoting: Stand! selfish reasons or make up stories but at least it gets them thinking about others rather than just themselves or their own situations. Exactly, hopefully it might hit them to if they are lying that they diddnt deserve it, bit of a low learning moment hopefully I love doing things like this. If I was rich, I'd be handing Quoting: Stand! it out all day every day. When people's needs are met, then they can focus on making this tired old planet a better place. I totally agree! my happiness stems from seeing others happy, I know I have my place in this world even if I have yet to find it and that keeps me going... Not everyone does, being able to bring joy to someone else is something magical I go day in day out making sure people dont feel like there getting the raw end of the deal, even if it means giving something up. Very cool, and very thoughtful way to be. |
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Corn Dog User ID: 28518686 United States 12/26/2012 01:21 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | We've been this for a couple years. I requested that each family member do at least one random kind thing a week. Then while at the dinner table we share stories. It is so amazing to watch the children's faces when they tell their tale. After a while it become normal to be nice, to offer help and assistance or even a smile. |
*~Yiskah~* User ID: 18783189 United States 12/26/2012 02:01 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Thanks for recognizing the generous people here on GLP, Stand. I, myself, am a christian, and don't believe in making my generosity or good deeds public. I will definitely take on your challenge, however, when I give, I do it in private, and I prefer to receive my reward through Him. Kudos to Trinity, Brief, and you for recognizing the goodness in all! |
Stand! (OP) User ID: 27950763 Canada 12/26/2012 02:05 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Thanks for recognizing the generous people here on GLP, Stand. I, myself, am a christian, and don't believe in making my generosity or good deeds public. I will definitely take on your challenge, however, when I give, I do it in private, and I prefer to receive my reward through Him. Kudos to Trinity, Brief, and you for recognizing the goodness in all! Quoting: *~Yiskah~* I feel the same and it is NOT me who is good but the great creator of us all. I'm just an instrument and if I can help, I do. Being able to do something to make a difference is all I need. :-) |