Giving a kind word, more often | Moment's Notice
Last updated 3/28/2021 at 6:15pm
“Kind words are worth much but cost little.” – George Herbert
Studies show that nearly 90% of consumers seek out and are influenced by online reviews of businesses. As the old saying goes, words matter.
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Debra Arthur writes:
There is nothing better than laughing with someone you love or care about. That is the only thing I would change. I would simply say let's include with love and care about, strangers passing on the streets, sitting on a bench, reach out and the reward will be overwhelmingly great. I have had some of the most lovely, loving and transparent conversations with complete strangers. Edmonds is an awesome place with awesome people, I have been learning why..their ancestors and culture a bit more reserved and non inclusive. A smile at a stranger often the result was a surprised look, and barely reciprocated if at all. I know now it wasn't snobbery...it was and is the difference in their ways. So, I say WE all laugh with and at each other with wisdom and joy. I say we turn those nods into beginning friendships. I say we all here be available. cry or hold someone when they need it. Giving love and the feeling one gets while doing so 😌. Is almost selfish, it feels that good.
03/26/2021, 5:40 pm