Sentences with phrase «of little kindnesses»

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«No matter the size of the company you're talking to, you're ultimately connecting with a single person, who, like most people, probably likes things such as proof of success, kindness, a little sense of humor and not working with jerks.

He always pointed out, however, that little displays of kindness go much further than nickel - and - diming people.

@God2: let me rephrase that... obviously we have no chance of changing the others way of thinking, whether he is really happy with that only he can know and as much as I wish he would look away from it, I know there is very little chance... fighting with him is futile, so I do what I do best when a person like him becomes obvious... I kill them with kindness and hopefully prove in some small way that all Atheists are not bad.

Experiencing the kindness of strangers offered relief to Mormons who had been feeling «a little under siege,» said Bennett, who first got to know Romney through church in 1978 and worked with him for five years at Bain & Company, a global consulting firm that Romney eventually led as CEO.

A dirty look, a slight snub, a little edge in the voice, the neglect of some little habit of kindness — these are actions characteristic of anger, and they function as punishment.

In manus tuas commendo spiritum meum.17 Into the hands which broke and quickened the bread, which blessed and caressed little children, which were pierced with the nails; into the hands which are like our hands, the hands of which one can never tell what they will do with the object they are holding, whether they will break it or heal it, but which we know will always obey and reveal impulses filled with kindness and will always clasp us ever more closely, ever more jealously; into the gentle and mighty hands which can reach down into the very depth of the soul, the hands which fashion, which create, the hands through which flows out so great a love: into these hands it is comforting to surrender oneself especially if one is suffering or afraid.

As she continues to read, we hear about Paul's incarceration and persecution, about how Jesus is «the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation,» about watching out for all those false teachings that circulated through the trade routes, about how we ought to stop judging each other over differences of opinion regarding religious festivals and food (I blush a little at this point and resolved to make peace with some rather opinionated friends before the next sacred meal), about how we should clothe ourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience, and love, about how we must forgive one another, about how the things that once separated Jew from Greek and slave from free are broken down at the foot of the cross, about how we should sing more hymns.

Two fold, firstly, you've helped another person live for a little longer by protecting them from the cold, but for you personally that didn't get anything out of it you could look at it from another perspective, anyone could have seen you and acknowledged you benevolence either by saying something or just thinking how nice it was you did that and then maybe also passing along an act of kindness.

I can't help but think of Matthew Scully, who put it this way, «Justice is not some finite commodity, nor are kindness and love... a wrong is a wrong, and often the little ones, when they are shrugged off as nothing, spread and do the gravest harm to ourselves and others.»

His gift was a gesture of kindness and gratitude from someone who had so little to someone who has so much.

The homeless people they meet and the response of those people to a simple gift and a little love and kindness given in the name of Jesus makes an impression unparalleled by any sermon or what - have - you that they have yet encountered in life.

Frankly, if you do get offended by it, I would want nothing to do with you, have little respect for you, and I would seriously question what kind of person you were to be so «offended» by an act of kindness and compassion.

In the light of all the «genuine & exemplary act of humility, kindness and love from» priests for little boys, this looks a lot more like an act of PR and damage control

The little things of showing kindness and love are more powerful than a great crusade!

In this sweet and simple story, Mia's kindness toward the old man and little boy (subtly hinted at as being St. Nick and the Christ child) demonstrates, without being moralistic or pedantic, the true spirit of Christmas giving.

What if they were a little smaller and didn't start on time and only had three people in the band, but on nights, weekends and weekdays the congregants scoured the streets of their cities and served people who haven't seen kindness or felt grace in their entire lives?

In my own experience in such parish schools, made possible for me through the kindness of clergy who have invited me to give them some little assistance in planning or conducting instructional sessions, I have made a further discovery.

Because they must claim so much, they have trouble with Wordsworth's definition of morality: «That best portion of a good man's life, — / His little, nameless, unremembered, acts / Of kindness and of love.&raquof morality: «That best portion of a good man's life, — / His little, nameless, unremembered, acts / Of kindness and of love.&raquof a good man's life, — / His little, nameless, unremembered, acts / Of kindness and of love.&raquOf kindness and of love.&raquof love.»

It may seem like a small gesture that involves very little effort, but sending off a care package can be a far bigger illustration of kindness than many, many phone calls or online chats.

I have to get sleep, I pray that each here might experience some of His kindness, compassion and truth over the next little while.

Always finding the small little treasures in life and recognizing small acts of kindness.

I'm trying to teach my children that little acts of kindness can go a long way and they have turned into great little helpers.

So whether it is November or March, there are easy ways for you to demonstrate to your little one the notions of thankfulness, kindness, and generosity and why they are so important.

For there would be far less joy and far less laughter would it not be for the tribe of Mamas - in the flesh or virtual - that we must draw around us to do this job with compassion and kindness for both ourselves, our partners and our little ones.

A little about me and my qualifications... Certified Positive Discipline Trainer and ICF Certified Life Coach • master's degree in education • supporting families since 1999 • Positive Discipline parent workshop leader since 2007 • guiding my clients with a deep understanding of what it means to parent with kindness and firmness • walking my talk every day with my teen daughter and tween son - making loads of mistakes and learning along the way...

Little random acts of kindness not only brighten peoples» days, but they also teach children selflessness.

Being a new mom is hard and a little bit of kindness and a few goodies goes a long way in lifting someone's spirit.

Sometimes a little kindness can knock anyone out of a bad mood, and the truth is kindness is contagious.

When people think about practicing kindness, they often think about small acts of generosity, like buying each other little gifts or giving one another back rubs every now and then.

Go through a magazine or take photos of your little one showing a fruit of the Spirit for example doing an act kindness, waiting for a meal (patience), being gentle with a pet (gentleness), packing up their toys (goodness) etc

If one of them was struggling with contractions that just weren't quite strong enough to finish the job and we had exhausted all «natural» methods to strengthen them, it would have seemed like a kindness if I could just help out a little.

These little acts of kindness can go a long way.

Number the notes and attach with the kindness acts to the outside of the muffin tins to create little doors.

Take this week to share with your kids some ideas of random acts of kindness that they can do for the little ones around them.

There are plenty of little - Englanders in Hampshire, but there's plenty of kindness and tolerance too.

Obama - Care: The NYS Benefit Exchange comes on line today and a little «Milk of kindness» comes my way, thank - you Mr. President for keeping faith with a Middle - Class that needed «Affordable Health Care» to keep going and to get access to coverage long out of reach.

Random acts of kindness can be anything that will make someone's day a little brighter.

I chose to publicly share this little piece of blissful human kindness, because I find the love lurking beneath these words to be incredibly contagious.

I find those little thoughts of kindness are the ones that truly warm our hearts.

+ Sometimes I just need a reminder of human kindness to make me feel ok when I feel hurt by someone in my own life, or just need a little life pick me up.

As a little token of pure gratitude for your continuous support and kindness I'd like to host another giveaway — truth be told I'd love do to these every month but alas..

I know it sounds like the silliest little thing, but I had a rough day and that small act of kindness put the biggest smile on my face!

A 2007 study by Richard Lippa showed that kindness and dependability are two of the top ten most attractive traits for both men and women.1 With that little fact in mind, a good way to start the date off right can be with a burst of generosity and the first date question we'd all love to hear.

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Little gestures of kindness can change someone's day.

You try to live by the saying that we should treat each person we encounter with kindness and sincerity as we may never cross their paths again, and if we can bring a little smile or joy or peace to anothers life then that is good, I am a peaceful soul, and I love peaceful places and life, I do nt like arguing or fighting or a lot of loud noise...

It's a nice little moment of Jerome showing a little humanity to someone who doesn't really deserve it, and in the larger scheme, ties into the film's morality that the best we can do for others is to show them small acts of kindness because justice is impossible.

In clear, careful and beautifully articulated French, author Francine Christophe recounts a little miracle that was born of an act of kindness in Bergen - Belsen.

Small acts of kindness, these little things make a big difference.»

It teaches the message of Easter - being unselfish and showing kindness to others, giving up a little.