The Kindness Flash #20

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This month’s theme: IMPERFECTION – a fault, blemish, or undesirable feature; the state of being faulty or incomplete.

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Everyday Kindness: An Unexpected Compliment

Walking down a Target aisle with her toddler, Ann was in her relaxed, happy place. She had no idea how she appeared to those around her until she was stopped by someone who gave her a compliment that she never forgot!

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Everyday Kindness: Piercing Through The Cloud Of Confusion

After she ended her relationship and quit her job, Melissa decided to travel across the world, out of her comfort zone, to find happiness. But she was plagued by inner voices of doubt, confusion and anxiety about her bold decision. When she felt like she was about to lose her sanity, a friend of hers made a gesture that Melissa believes was a bright ray of light which saved her from darkness.

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4 Ways To Embrace Imperfection, Nicole Franco – Tiny Buddha

Most of us at one time or another are painfully aware of what we consider our shortcomings. Parents can be especially vulnerable to this when they see that totally dependant bundle of joy. Here’s a few tips everyone can put to use, whether a parent or not.

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“Imperfections are not inadequacies; they are reminders that we’re all in this together.”
~ Brené Brown

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Nothing is ever completely good or bad; totally perfect or imperfect. Challenge yourself to find a benefit of that one thing you have trouble accepting. You can change your perception to see that it’s not quite so bad having it after all.

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How do you think about your own “imperfections”? Do you embrace them or hide them, try to change them? Share with us in the comments.

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

 
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Do you like you? You don’t have to try so hard. You don’t have to, give it all away. You just have to get up, get up, get up, get up. You don’t have to change a single thing.

 
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It’s a classic story: boy receives dog in a cardboard box, dog has to win over boy’s affection, dog is adorable, etc. You know how it goes… or do you…

 
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Painter Alyssa Monks finds beauty and inspiration in the unknown, the unpredictable and even the awful. In a poetic, intimate talk, she describes the interaction of life, paint and canvas through her development as an artist, and as a human.

 
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The Gifts of Imperfection: Let Go of Who You Think You're Supposed to Be and Embrace Who You Are

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The Gifts of Imperfection: Let Go of Who You Think You’re Supposed to Be and Embrace Who You Are

Brené Brown, a leading expert on shame, authenticity, and belonging, shares ten guideposts on the power of Wholehearted living—a way of engaging with the world from a place of worthiness.to Washington State. Looking for a space to begin your renewal? This book has it!

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