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A #Kindness title from my TBR 🧡

The authors of How To Be Fine: What We Learned by Living by the Rules of 50 Self-Help Books say books about kindness and compassion really improve your life, so I gave this one by the creator of Blues Clues & Daniel Tiger a try. I think the problem with books about kindness is that they‘re by already kind people. I found this book basic and not radical at all—it doesn‘t discuss race, trauma, socio-economic factors, just “see with your heart.”

The term radical comes from the Latin word for root, so in short, radical kindness is rooting all you say and do in kindness. Seeing with the heart, coming from a place of compassion, and being an authentic person, not a public persona. Sounds a bit new-agey, and definitely easier said than done, but in these times, something to appreciate.

Liked the Paramahansa Yoganada quote ⬇️

One of the best book I have read.

#Bookmail is the best mail, and I get to support my favorite local indie bookstore by shopping online. Win win!

💕 It‘s okay to stand up for yourself and others. Saying what needs to be said in a civil and firm way is still being kind. Do no harm, but take no crap.

I decided to read this book because I was hurt, angry with myself for getting involved in a bad situation, and confused. This book brought peace when I needed it the most. It is a wholesome read that teaches us to be kind to ourselves and then spread that kindness to others and the world.

Continuing the #NFNov Review train!
This book will not be for everyone, but I do try very hard to be kind. I often fail (I can be impatient and snarky and judgmental), but this book just made me want to try harder! Choosing kindness over impatience, indifference and out right anger isn't always easy, but I'd rather live in a world of Mr. Rogers instead of Dr. Dooms.

Making a book tree out of the arc for Thirteen Doorways, Wolves Behind Them All. ;)