The Kindness Flash #15

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This month’s theme: FORTITUDE – the courage and strength of heart to push through the fear and adversity that can oftentimes paralyze.

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Everyday Kindness: When You Find Courage

While recovering from a serious medical procedure Lee met a loving family caring for their father dying of Lou Gehrig’s disease (ALS). Lee’s daily routine came to include a visit with the man, his wife and four children. Soon Lee discovered the ultimate gift of kindness and that sometimes it isn’t always clear who is giving the gift to whom.

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Everyday Kindness: Love is Patient Love is Kind

Abuse from the age of two taught Tam to be fearful and silent. She jumped when someone touched her. She cried for what appeared to be no reason. Dating seemed completely impossible. “I was always that ‘weird girl’ in the corner.” But Aaron’s kindness and patience turned the key and opened the lock.

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Podcast: Radically Loved with Rosie Acosta

Rosie Acosta of Radically Loved chats with LVI Founder, Orly Wahba on her uplifting and inspiring podcast!

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This Dog Owner Is Fighting Back After Being Told She Should Be ‘Ashamed’ for Having an Assistance Dog. We all know the benefits of companionship dogs offer, but some bring more than that, and it’s through their skills as man (or woman’s) best friend that they can offer someone a quality of life that they might not have.

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The fortitude Sarah Amento showed as she shared her journey through stage IV triple negative breast cancer gave hope to others. She taught us to grab the moments, let go of the “what ifs and if only’s”, to accept kindness and to have faith. True to her word, cancer never did define Sarah, Sarah redefined cancer.

If Only…written by Jewel Fries

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“If plan A doesn’t work, the alphabet has 25 more letters – 204 if you’re in Japan.”
~ Claire Cook

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In the words of Author Margie Warrell, “Nothing changes if nothing changes.” This month muster up the courage to boldly step out of your comfort zone and embrace change by taking the chances that will allow you to tap into your utmost potential. It’s time to exchange procrastination for action. Your world awaits you!

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Why do you think this picture represents fortitude? SHARE your thoughts!

 
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Justin Furstenfeld has never been shy about sharing his story through his lyrics and his music. Justin Furstenfeld has spent most of his adult life battling mental health and addiction. In Fear he shares with us the idea that no matter how low we find ourselves, no matter how dark of a place we are in, we can always find the courage to “get back up.” He allows us to tell ourselves “Today, I don’t have to fall apart. I don’t have to be afraid. I don’t have to let the damage consume me.” Through Justin’s journey of recovery, we can find our own courage to face the challenges that lie ahead of us.

 
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Having a passion for something can motivate us to move mountains. The impossible suddenly becomes possible as we fight to achieve our dreams. WATCH how this young lady’s fortitude turned what some would call a weakness into her biggest and most defining strength.

 
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The abduction of Elizabeth Smart was one of the most followed child abduction cases of our time. In this captivating talk she discusses her abduction and encourages us all to never give up and never surrender in the face of adversity.

 
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When Breath Becomes Air by Paul Kalanithi

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When Breath Becomes Air by Paul Kalanithi

In 2013 Paul Kalanithi was a young resident in neurological surgery when he was diagnosed with stage-4 lung cancer. Suddenly he was thrust into the role of patient and with a new perspective, Kalanithi began sharing his very personal questions and thoughts on living, illness, dying and medicine. His autobiography details his experiences as a doctor, patient, new father and husband as he faces a terminal illness with this unforgettable and life affirming reflection. Published posthumously, the final word is left to his wife who shares her thoughts on Kalanithi’s final journey.

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