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In 2008, Bread for the Journey will celebrate our 20 th Anniversary. A Year of a Thousand Invisible Kindnesses As we courageously open our eyes to the heartbreak and suffering in our world, we wonder: What if the healing of the world utterly depends on a thousand invisible kindnesses we offer simply and quietly throughout the pilgrimage of each human life? There are as many ways to make a difference as there are people. One simple way you can contribute to a healthier world is to make 2008 your own Year of a Thousand Invisible Kindnesses. We’ve compiled a list of ideas to inspire you. Please join us in creating a movement of people, each doing something every day to heal our world and create a life that embodies the best of who we are. Turn off your TV, computer & cell phone Walk places and say hello to people Refrain from gossip Get involved and vote Say “I love you” every day, more than once Bake something and give it to a neighbor Find new uses for things you would have thrown away Love yourself well Fix it even if you didn’t break it Forgive someone Buy from local merchants and farmers Garden, then share your harvest Discover what you love and give it to the world Sing, Dance, Be in your Body Stop and breathe deeply before you react Take time each day to meditate Take children & dogs to the park and play with them Listen well Ride your bike instead of driving Help carry something heavy Do it even if it isn’t convenient Baby-sit for someone Seek to understand Pick up litter in your neighborhood Make a monthly donation to a non-profit you love Honor an elder you know Volunteer your time Recycle it instead of throwing it away |
