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Re: Kickstart a Kindness Community…

David - aka @threedot — Sun, 07 Aug 2011 21:45:15 -0000

I may have to do that - I own the domain, but I haven't had anyone step up to help me create the site. Not a talent I have (or at least not enough to do it right). I'll give that some thought. Thanks for stopping by my dear Effy...

Re: Kickstart a Kindness Community…

Effy Wild — Sun, 07 Aug 2011 21:19:33 -0000

I adore the idea of Kindness Underground. I am wondering if you couldn't host a community (like, maybe on Buddypress or something) that would practice random acts of kindness anonymously, but tell one another what we did and how it went ~ sort of like positive reinforcement. :)

Re: Wordless Wednesday – 8/3/2011

Stephen Macauley — Fri, 05 Aug 2011 07:58:49 -0000

Awesome.

Re: SIte is back up

Laura Kelly — Fri, 22 Jul 2011 17:15:48 -0000

Welcome back!!

Re: My 10 Rules of Forgiveness

David - aka @threedot — Wed, 16 Feb 2011 19:55:48 -0000

Absolutely agree, you can't forgive until you recognize the need.

Re: My 10 Rules of Forgiveness

David - aka @threedot — Wed, 16 Feb 2011 19:53:59 -0000

Thanks Steve - What a great quote, it definately belongs with this post.

Re: My 10 Rules of Forgiveness

Laurawoodykelly — Tue, 15 Feb 2011 20:34:06 -0000

Just thinking again. Have you ever been really angry with God? I was once when my daughter died, at age 33, from leukemia after just 3 1/2 months, and have come to realize that a lot of people are angry with God and just do not realize it or don't want to acknowledge it. It's actually a comon emotion but folks fail to realize it's the root of a problem and just can't handle the fact they could really be angry with God and are in denial. They need to be told it's ok to feel that way. Once acknowledging the fact, they can then deal with it. Don't know if this makes sense to you--trying to summerize a whole class session of my counseling class into a paragraph. Just wanted to say that anger needs to be recognized before you can forgive.

Re: My 10 Rules of Forgiveness

Steve Garufi — Mon, 14 Feb 2011 23:05:43 -0000

Excellent post! I'll only add that I think in one of John Eldredge's books, he writes that forgiveness is making a choice toward the transgressor that communicates: "It was wrong. It mattered. And I release you."

Re: My 10 Rules of Forgiveness

Steve Garufi — Mon, 14 Feb 2011 23:04:09 -0000

Excellent

Re: My 10 Rules of Forgiveness

David - aka @threedot — Sun, 13 Feb 2011 23:56:55 -0000

I am so sorry you went through that, and I commend you for working through the forgiveness. The peace that comes from forgiveness is the peace of release in my opinion. I am so glad that you have turned this into something that helps others cope and break free from the horror of abuse.

Re: My 10 Rules of Forgiveness

Laurawoodykelly — Sun, 13 Feb 2011 23:02:19 -0000

I didn't think about comments--just answered in Twitter--duh! I ended up facing a crisis at age 40 when certain things in my life caused me to have strange feelings and reactions. With the help of a Christian counselor, the dam broke and every memory and feeling came rushing back all at one time. They were completely suppresed because I could no longer handle them as a child. In a few words, I freaked out!! I went through several steps as I dealt with all the pain and hurt. I could(and did) write a book about it. In the end the most major hurdle I had was to forgive. It was more than one person and some in my family. I became angry that my mom didn't protect me. I believe I had a divine healing of emotions in two weeks time. Forgiveness was the key to my peace of mind and I think I went through every step you wrote. God given wisdom! Please coninue to use these steps when dealing with others. Most do not even realize they need to forgive. God led me to many who suffered bitterness and hurt because of abuse that they never talked about--until they told me.It was a life changing event in many ways and I am so in awe and grateful that God was able to use me! Our small town now has it's own Christian counseling service due to my speaking at just about every church in and around our town. God is soooo good!!!

Re: It’s in your control – You choose the path…

David - aka @threedot — Sat, 27 Mar 2010 23:49:18 -0000

I am long past due for that goal - but seeing as I have a new reader, I better get cracking on my next post. Thanks for the encouragement...I am looking at your BrazenCareerist profile now too :)

Re: It’s in your control – You choose the path…

neerajbhushan — Sat, 27 Mar 2010 23:43:28 -0000

Your posts are really encouraging. May you fulfill your promise by posting regularly, at least once a week.

Re: It’s in your control – You choose the path…

David - aka @threedot — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 17:40:50 -0000

I feel the same way - all of the major hardship (which is relative, I know) I have been through has been made more bearable by the support of friends (and family). I also have the advantage of my faith, which makes a huge difference. I don't know how some people get through hard times without faith.

Re: It’s in your control – You choose the path…

Duncan — Sat, 26 Dec 2009 16:59:12 -0000

pretty good description my friend...

I love that you stuck counting the blessings in - some many times we hear about managing "issues" but i really think that if we actually pay attention to how good we have it...

of course there are times that our problems are serious - that's when our friends are so important i can point to many times where i would not have wanted to continued without the support of my friends...

Re: 10 things you need to know

David - aka @threedot — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 18:49:36 -0000

Thanks Corey - It's a bit simplistic, but I think it says some things that need to be said. I hope you stop back again.

Re: 10 things you need to know

Corey Bryant — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 18:00:32 -0000

I love this! :)

Re: You have Super Powers…

David - aka @threedot — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 01:10:12 -0000

It was one of those moments of divine inspiration or something, and the girls have really picked up on it. It is so neat when you make a connection like that for/with your kids and you see/hear them apply it on their own.

Re: You have Super Powers…

David - aka @threedot — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 01:08:38 -0000

Great ideas - thanks for your participation and please come back soon :)

Re: Kickstart a Kindness Community…

David - aka @threedot — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 01:07:09 -0000

I can't wait to hear your ideas - feel free to come back here, or contact me directly.

Re: Kickstart a Kindness Community…

David - aka @threedot — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 01:06:24 -0000

"do something nice for someone else" - That is the key, passing on the gifts you have received...

Re: Kickstart a Kindness Community…

David - aka @threedot — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 01:04:50 -0000

Thanks brother - I hope it takes off...

Re: Kickstart a Kindness Community…

David - aka @threedot — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 01:04:14 -0000

Thanks Steve - It is a simple idea, but I hope to bring it forward in people's minds and get them thinking consciously about doing kind things with no agenda.

Re: Kickstart a Kindness Community…

David - aka @threedot — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 01:03:07 -0000

Thanks Amy - like I have said before, you are always welcome on the soapbox :) - I love your enthusiasm and I really look forward to your comments

Re: Kickstart a Kindness Community…

Mim Shaw — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 06:41:21 -0000

Brilliant stuff! Really well done getting this going. Its fantastic to see. I will have a think for new ideas and will keep tuned in. God Bless you,
Mims x