Day 28: A Not So Random Year of Kindness

We all have friends we know are  hurting, people who think they have to suffer alone, they don't know how to ask for help. Maybe they're having a hard time. They might be lonely, overwhelmed, sad, angry and isolated, depressed or confused.

Today's act of kindness is to bring those people in your life some comfort. Tell a friend or family member (that you know is sad) that they are not alone. Reach out to someone in pain and connect with them. Reach out and say "Hi, I've noticed you've been down, I want you to know I care and I'm here for you." Then ask them if they need to talk. Have a cup of coffee or tea. Sit and give yourself to a human being in need. It won't take long, a half hour at most, and it will make a big difference. You'll both walk away feeling better. Nothing beats a win/win scenario. Go to it, Reiki Babies! Spread the nice. Spread the caring. Spread the love ❤️ and look out for your friends in need.  If you or anyone you know is struggling and needs help, the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention can be reached at 800-273-8255, 24 hours a day.

Love you guys 😘

Share your stories with us and use the hashtags #reikibabieskindnesstribe #todaysplannedactofkindness and #2017anotsorandomyearofkindness so we can keep our stories together.

Day 27: 2017 A Not So Random Year of Kindness

 "When you talk you're only repeating what you already know. But if you listen, you may learn something new."-Dalai Lama 💛☀️Good morning, darlings 😘🌸 I hope you all had a wonderful weekend. Spring has sprung! Yaaay!! Just finished my morning meditation and setting my intentions for the week. I've decided I'm going to start off this particular week with a very specific goal in mind. Those of you who know me, know "Ima talker!" Yes, it's true (I know you're shocked 😳) I have the "gift of gab," I love life and I love telling stories. I also love people and their stories, so I'm a listener too. But sometimes, I get so excited (or agitated or nervous, or whatever) that I'm IN my head while I'm talking to someone. My mind is racing ahead to thinking of the next thing I'm going to say, and while the person I'm talking to is responding to me, I'm still in my head, and not paying attention to them. When I catch myself, I take a deep breath, tell my brain to shut up 🤐 and I LISTEN. I admit I've gotten much better at this over the last few years (it only took me half a century) and being present and aware are more the norm for me now. But it took work and it took practice, and that took time. So this week I want to be conscious and aware. I want to actively listen and try to learn something new in every conversation. How many of us feel unheard? Too many. So this week join me and let's listen. Let someone tell you their truth. Listen with caring compassion and turn up your empathy. Try on a kind and gentle approach and see how it feels. Tell us how it went. How did people react/respond?Use the hashtags #reikibabieskindnesstribe #todaysplannedactofkindness and #2017anotsorandomyearofkindness so we can keep our stories together.

Next Meditation Class!!! Marie Simons CZT

Getting the word out! ZENTANGLE 1 & ZENTANGLE 2 start NEXT WEEK!!! 

I'm so excited for my next two classes at the community arts center in media. Zentangle® is an easy to learn method of creating beautiful images by drawing structured patterns, which can be done by anyone! 

I teach this class as a means to meditation. It is an incredibly powerful way of quieting the mind while having a tremendous amount of fun!

Introduction to Zentangle® begins on March 18 at 10 AMand runs every Saturday until April 8th.

Zentangle® 2 begins at 10 am on March 17 and runs until April 7th.

Click on the link to my website at the top of my instagram page (ReikiWithMarie.com) and go to the "classes and Workshops" page for a link directly to each course or go to the Community Arts Center's site to sign up for these fabulously fun classes! (On the community arts center website,  www.communityartscenter.org

Go to "Class Schedule" then go to "Semester" andchoose "Spring 2017" and then go to "Instructor" and choose "Simons, Marie")

"The Zentangle Method is enjoy all over this world across a wide range of skills, interests and ages. It increases focus and creativity, provides artistic satisfaction along with an increased sense of well-being."  -Rick Roberts, cofounder Zentangle Inc.

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