I just finished reading my way through the Community Feed KindSpring Community Feed this morning, and am filled with smiles! :)))))) Yes, it's a daily thing, but still never ceases to amaze. I always experience a heartfelt glow and nod my head with a smile and a yes!, when I read posts like these two from this morning ...

I was just reading another post on KS today and it got me thinking -- KindSpring has had an amazing affect on how I think and how I react to others. There was a time when I would get so hurt and angry and react like that. All that does is make the situation worse. It is like giving away your inner power.

Since being involved with this wonderful site, I have noticed major changes.

When people now surprise me with unacceptable things they do and say, I step back and think about how to deal with it. I have come to the answer that whatever I decide , it has to be done so that I feel I have handled it well. No angry words, or harsh comments. No, I now can just be kind, smile, accept that some things or people aren't right for me and move on. Still be in touch and caring but not give too much of myself. Be civil but move on my path and not hurt people. I can disconnect slowly in a kind way. By doing this I feel good about myself. Mind you I have only come to this way of thinking because of the mistakes I have made in the last couple of months.

Everything is just falling into place and it has brought me to a place of peace. All of this happened because of knowing such beautiful people here on KindSpring.

Big hugs for each and everyone of you .......................... Susanna

And here's another one ...

Today I called into my telephone banking. The woman answering was stern, brief, staccato. In former times, I would have gotten angry myself, but today I could talk in a gentle, heartfelt, friendly way -- without any underlying 'you should know better!' resentment toward her.

And as much as I would like to take all the credit for this, it really is the result of being a part of this KindSpring community. Reading your kindness, getting encouraged to move on and in.

At the end of the call, the woman responded with friendliness herself.

Blessings to everyone taking the risk of being kind and heartfelt!

I share my gratefulness for our KindSpring family that is profoundly transforming lives, one small moment at a time.