Swearing Not My Type

Mouth of a sailor. Tide for the mouth. What is your tongue wearing? What are your ears subjected to from others? People use swear words to “be cool or tough” or indignantly say them out of frustration. It can easily become habit. Why is it that people choose to use crass language and profanity to…

Your Hang-Ups: Words On the Line

“Art? I can’t draw!” “I’m fat—I need to lose weight.”  “He or she is too good for me.” “I look horrible!” “What is wrong with me?!” As top statements inadvertently used as self-criticism when speaking to others, these types of statements are not sales tactics and are an unkind way to speak about yourself. Although…

Encouraging a New Venture: Helium of Encouraging Words

Do you know someone who might be embarking on a new vision or journey? Can you join them with your enthusiasm? Encouragement is one way to spread kindness showing another person you care. By taking time to listen and learn about what goals others have, you can help cheer them on. When we join in…

Etiquette to Please

Manners are a sensitive awareness of the feelings of others.If you have that awareness, you have good manners, no matter what fork you use.” —Emily Post Culture and Kindness Through the Ages Learning rules for etiquette and how to be kind usually come from our parents. The word ‘etiquette’ and rules for etiquette were first…

Compliments—a Spoken Gift of Kindness

Do you think well of someone? Do you notice a quality you admire or find beautiful or inspiring? Then say it! Compliments can be twice as powerful when shared. Sincere compliments are thoughtful ways to express admiration toward someone. It is a way to politely and honestly say that you admire or appreciate a quality…