"Appreciation is an excellent thing. It makes what is excellent in others, belong to us as well." - Voltaire Do you ever wonder what you can do to show appreciation to others? Appreciation is a quality that is key to sustaining healthy relationships - a way of letting people know you value and … [Read more...]
What Can I Do To Show That I Appreciate You?
August 31, 2021 by Debra Oakland
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What Doesn’t Kill Us Makes Us Stronger
November 30, 2020 by Debra Oakland
You've heard the old adage, "What doesn't kill you makes you stronger." This applies in our lifetime now more than ever. What do people need right now? In my mind, I believe it is patience and kindness. Unity is a beautiful goal, don't you agree? The world is divided, lines have been drawn. Many are … [Read more...]
Recovering From Surgery With A Wicked Sense Of Humor – Part 1
October 1, 2019 by Debra Oakland
Be kind to others. Your unassuming act of kindness might become someone's memory of a lifetime. A close friend Jessie recently underwent major back surgery. Similar to the back surgery Tiger Woods had....gnarly! Jessie has lupus and a laundry list of other things that led to the surgery. Her sister … [Read more...]
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The Miracle of Kindness
April 1, 2014 by Debra Oakland
The Miracle of Kindness by Karen Jolly “I have never met a person whose greatest need was anything other than real, unconditional love. You can find it in a simple act of kindness toward someone who needs help. There is no mistaking love…it is the common fiber of life, the flame that heats our … [Read more...]
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Be Kinder Than Necessary!
April 1, 2014 by Debra Oakland
My husband has a new sticker he put on his car window that says, Be Kinder Than Necessary! On my walk along the beach a couple of days ago as I was heading into town along on the boardwalk near the Lifeguard Tower, a homeless woman was walking toward me with open arms saying, "I need sweet hugs, I … [Read more...]
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