tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post4611115141639037362..comments2024-03-28T17:16:03.754-07:00Comments on Eye on the Edge: Pay the price of continuing offering kindnessDJanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07152183871573797791noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-144777207527770212021-05-29T08:26:58.085-07:002021-05-29T08:26:58.085-07:00Hi DJan, I go back and forth on which is better .....Hi DJan, I go back and forth on which is better ... to comment on Sunday, the day you post, or wait till later in the week to read all the comments. Today, Saturday, May 29, I am glad I waited. :-) The comment that Dee left is just perfect and I share her thoughts about you. I think she did a better job of putting it into words than I could have. I think I will close with a quote from her comment ... "Thank you, DJan, for being so open and honest with your thoughts. You touch so many of us with your words and your own kindness. Peace." To you and SG ... Have a happy Memorial Day weekend! JohnJohn's Islandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03618219887687125402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-6941458907689647022021-05-24T14:54:52.474-07:002021-05-24T14:54:52.474-07:00Dear DJan, I just read all the comments on your la...Dear DJan, I just read all the comments on your latest postings. Nearly everyone considered what the "price" of kindness is or may be. I so hope that you will share your thoughts about that with us. You often, it seems to me, get to the nub or the essence of a question. Your words often, too, seem to provide the final puzzle piece that makes a mystery clear. That's a gift you have. I wonder if you've always had that gift/talent or if it's come to you from going down deep into the center of yourself where I've always thought we can find the meaning of peace. And surely, kindness and peace have a connection. I'm going to order that book (if I can get it as an e-book for easier reading). I'd like to read about the threads of kindness and empathy that weave themselves into a great gratitude for living. Thank you, DJan, for being so open and honest with your thoughts. You touch so many of us with your words and your own kindness. Peace. Deehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00612299013780771262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-79895627987421654732021-05-24T07:28:35.772-07:002021-05-24T07:28:35.772-07:00I was puzzled by what the price was, too. Whateve...I was puzzled by what the price was, too. Whatever it is--well worth it. :)<br />So nice you and the Trailblazers are back together again! Ritahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02043285884495492598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-1369277468502447672021-05-24T04:17:38.395-07:002021-05-24T04:17:38.395-07:00Isn't it wonderful that you and the trailblaze...Isn't it wonderful that you and the trailblazers can get together for your annual luncheon albeit somewhat modified? It's the little things.Anvilcloudhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07974744042579564912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-11512385996631721902021-05-24T03:35:52.775-07:002021-05-24T03:35:52.775-07:00I never thought of kindness having a price for I ...I never thought of kindness having a price for I have always just enjoyed the reward. But I guess when we do an act of kindness, we do for a bit absorb some of the pain of the receiver. For me a very minor price that the act of kindness soothes. <br />My favorite tee shirt says Humankind be both. <br />Hope you take it easy on your next hikes and realize it may take a while to get back in shape for the longer hauls. Arkansas Pattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14156004753267665579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-88006453079770444072021-05-23T22:55:51.463-07:002021-05-23T22:55:51.463-07:00I ordered the same book you are reading and I'...I ordered the same book you are reading and I'm listening to it on Audible tonight. I think it is going to be a good one.<br />Like you, I try to practice caring and listening to those who are not as fortunate as I am. I see others like the woman who walks a long way to get to the grocery store in our town. She carries them home in a big bag hung over her shoulder. My heart goes out to her and I put myself in her place and feel her pain. Being empathetic can be painful as we often feel the hurting of others, but it makes us better people, I think. It keeps us from being self-centered and oblivious to the harships of others. I hope when I am gone from this world that those who know me will remember me as one who cares for others and who gives a hand when she can. That is all I can do now. Sometimes all we need to do is see those who need recognition that they are here. So glad you are going out and hiking and glad your tooth problem is better. And I am glad you have your partner to take care of you and be there for you. I miss having that in my life.Glenda Beallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17953170428175025248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-44521001550300504052021-05-23T21:36:31.800-07:002021-05-23T21:36:31.800-07:00I fail often but I do try to be kind to those I me...I fail often but I do try to be kind to those I meet. A gruff person in the drive-thru at McDonalds who takes my order. When I pay, I try to be extra cheerful and comment on the sunshine, or her fingernails,(which are beautifully done). It never fails to bring a smile to her face. When I say God Bless Your Day to her, she always tells me the same. Sometimes it's just a reminder to the other person that things aren't quite that bad. So many are crabby these days that it's sad.<br />Blessings,<br />BetsyBetsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00807691752817225336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-24284131362828949732021-05-23T17:42:20.200-07:002021-05-23T17:42:20.200-07:00A little kindness goes a long way. It's alway...A little kindness goes a long way. It's always be kind to others but when you are kind it does you as much good ad the others. Redhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17996243850279671523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-24385099890657669272021-05-23T16:36:30.460-07:002021-05-23T16:36:30.460-07:00I always enjoy your adventures with the Trail blaz...I always enjoy your adventures with the Trail blazers, Jan. Enjoy the get together. Before long you will be back in the high mountains again.<br /><br />I always stress to the grandkids about being kid. Then they asked if we should always be kind, why is there war. It was an interesting conversation. Kindness makes the world so much more pleasant. For everyone. Marie Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03882722634065183364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-83846465643278817822021-05-23T13:15:10.385-07:002021-05-23T13:15:10.385-07:00Very well said.Very well said.William Kendallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00331324250821836822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-57448735476041901022021-05-23T13:14:15.938-07:002021-05-23T13:14:15.938-07:00When I am out in the world - or even just online -...When I am out in the world - or even just online - I try to remember that I do not know what that person may be shouldering and try to be kind and offer grace. I also like to think that many others act the same way. Not all, obviously because those are the ones that call to our attention.<br /><br />I'm so glad you are past the worst of the extraction!<br /><br />Have a wonderful week!Gigihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05467164195744234746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-40574554168022273232021-05-23T11:42:04.887-07:002021-05-23T11:42:04.887-07:00You know DJan, I think this pandemic has made us a...You know DJan, I think this pandemic has made us all think more about kindness. I've often thought that if one doesn't know what to do, just be kind. IMO it's almost always the right thing to do. <br />Wish there was a way to make it work in the world of politics.Rianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09472421271620543536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-14861902677379012362021-05-23T11:14:23.385-07:002021-05-23T11:14:23.385-07:00DJan I hope it's alright that I downloaded tha...DJan I hope it's alright that I downloaded that image of Jim Garrett's headstone. I very much liked that inscription, and wanted to keep a reminder of it on my desktop. The past week or so, I got caught up in these various videos on Youtube, 'The Voices of North Korea' and while most of us know the oppression these poor people are forced to live with... it's overwhelming when I try to picture myself in their place. That headstone (and these videos) "ease" the grumblings in my brain about things out of my control. I'm also curious about that book on kindness you ordered, I hope you share your thoughts about it sometime. Anyway, I'm glad your tooth extraction has been healing without incident, and it's good to hear you have things you're looking forward to as summer arrives. I need to think more like you!ApacheDughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05520433539816634566noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-48521185711046045622021-05-23T10:54:16.394-07:002021-05-23T10:54:16.394-07:00Empathy is a double edged sword and can be painful...Empathy is a double edged sword and can be painful. However, without it we cannot walk the proverbial mile in some one else's shoes. I firmly believe that kindness is a life changing essential - to give and to receive. And thank you for your kindness in saying that you enjoy my freezing bubbles. It is not yet cold enough but soon I hope. And I will assuredly post photos of the fun I have.<br />Elephant's Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06650565833097914052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-15793529098555898042021-05-23T10:25:33.961-07:002021-05-23T10:25:33.961-07:00As I walked out to get the newspaper this morning,...As I walked out to get the newspaper this morning, a heavy drizzle was falling. It made borrowed cat Charlie's fur all wet and not fun to stroke as he followed me to the street and sat patiently as I crossed the street to get the paper out of the paper box. When we got back to the house, Charlie got his treat, a hand full of cat kibble in his special yellow bowl. Charlie and I are kind to each other.<br />Yesterday we went garden touring and then hosted our garden club for a bring your own lunch on the patio, It was still cold and cloudy and while I made them all eat outside, we had hot coffee and tea ready to go, and a freshly baked rhubarb cake with whipped cream. As the sun came out and I lead a tour of our garden after lunch, everyone was happy and no one was in a hurry to leave. It felt good to do something special for others. This was the first time we had met face to face in a year and a half. <br />Today we are going to the stadium to see a Sounders match in person. We will sit in the vaccinated only section. I will be using my walking stick to get around more easily. I do expect others will show me kindness in respecting my space and deferring to me as I navigate. I will be very appreciative, and let them know. Kindness can be a simple thing. <br />Have a great day, dear kind friend. Linda Reederhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07665601809156707572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-90848179427082318312021-05-23T09:57:31.696-07:002021-05-23T09:57:31.696-07:00Sometimes it is the little kind things...like my G...Sometimes it is the little kind things...like my Grandsons opening a door for me. I appreciate all the kind things people do for me. A little kindness goes a long way. <br />The "special" young man with learning disabilities that comes racing across the parking lot to bring me my groceries every Thursday...he unloads my groceries and asks how I have been...I take the invoice and hand him a tip and he says "God Bless you" and races back to the store...I think that may be mutual kindness...and maybe "WE" as a people just need to be mutually kind.<br /><br />I know for a fact that some people chose being homeless...and are happy... I do not begin to understand it. <br /><br />Some people are just evil...and demanding...I don't understand that either. <br /><br />:) Far Side of Fiftyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07995757632158408442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-263990606852070402021-05-23T08:28:51.872-07:002021-05-23T08:28:51.872-07:00It is awesome that the migrant, who has so little,...It is awesome that the migrant, who has so little, is more than willing to share her food with other migrants. It really is so touching. God bless.gigi-hawaiihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12518815613680634578noreply@blogger.com