Whate'er the ocean pales, or sky inclips, Is thine, if thou wilt ha't., originally uploaded by harold.lloyd (won't somebokeh think of the body?).
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
don't ever let life pass you by
Whate'er the ocean pales, or sky inclips, Is thine, if thou wilt ha't., originally uploaded by harold.lloyd (won't somebokeh think of the body?).
Freebie Alert : Printable Positive Bunting Art!
download zip file:
10 Positive Bunting Art PDFs
(Please check out our other FREEBIES here!)
Just print on a 8.5" x 11" piece of paper or cardstock & hang! You can resize them to fit your needs, make greeting cards, postcards, hang them on your inspiration boards, whatever your heart desires! I printed the above design out & hung it on my fridge!
Enjoy!
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
We Love Our Sponsors : String-Ring™
String-Ring™ : The Kindness Reminder
One evening Tina Mansfield asked herself, "How can we teach our children to be kind and compassionate when such aggressive behavior is exhibited everywhere you look?" And with that the first thoughts of The String-Ring™ came to be.
In Tina's words:
The String-Ring™ is a cue to remind yourself, and those who notice it, to be kind to one another. To do a kind act, or even think something kind. Designed to be threaded with the provided colored string, String-Ring reminds you of the particular act of kindness you wish to remember.
Tying a string around your finger as a reminder is an ancient belief, thought to keep an idea from escaping -- literally tying the idea to yourself.
Each String-Ring™ is crafted from the best quality silver and comes with 20 replaceable colored strings, a jute bag, polishing cloth, stickers, and a list of color meanings.
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:: Website : String-Ring™ :: Blog :: Facebook :: Twitter ::
Triple Shot of Kind : DIY Glass Bottle Centerpieces!
Enameled Bottles
by The Martha
Wine Bottle Centerpieces
by Ruffled
Porcelain Pottery
by P.S. - I Made This...
we are shaped by our thoughts, we become what we think
i'm so happy today, originally uploaded by Nat O.
We are shaped by our thoughts; we become what we think. When the mind is pure, joy follows like a shadow that never leaves.
— Buddha
Monday, June 28, 2010
Kind Kindred : Nicola : The Whole Self
Hello to all you Lovelies! This week's Kind Kindred post features Nicola Warwick of the whole self -- an amazing blog that focuses on what Nicola's coined "the creative divine", or connecting with your authentic True self. We are so-so happy to share this space with her! Peace to you, in abundance. - xo, Jenn
Thank You , originally uploaded by vistamommy.
A couple of months ago as I was contemplating resigning from my dayjob I ordered a latte from a cafe I don't normally frequent. The barista told me he would bring over my coffee. I was still working out the details of my decision and batting ideas back and forth. The barista came over and brought my latte. And, without any preamble, he looked at me and said, "Everything will be alright." And then he disappeared. It was exactly as though he'd brought me a message.
In my notebook I had some of the Kind Over Matter notes that say things like, "Thank you for being kind". I'd started leaving them under coffee cups or in restaurants and I left one for him. It was the least I could do.
Fast forward a few months and the deed had been done. I was back at the same shopping centre looking for clothes to replace the black work suits that I'd been wearing. I'm not the best at buying clothes. I can buy books, pens and stationery like a professional but clothes buying is not my forte. A sales assistant came over and asked if I needed any help. She then spent the next half hour taking me around the shop like a personal shopper, pulling clothes off the rails that I wouldn't have looked at twice. She was lovely. Helpful and extremely kind to me, running to get different versions of the clothes once I was trying everything on in the changing room. I was overwhelmed by her kindness to me and, before I left, I found the manager to tell him how brilliant she had been.
And then I went for a latte. The same barista was there, clearing tables. I'm not sure if he recognised me but he came over and talked to me as though I was a regular customer, asking me how I was. And I told him about the photography projects I had started working on. This time I noticed his name badge -- he is called Santiago.
That day I felt truly blessed.
Often in today's busy world we don't make enough time for kindness. Shop assistants often rush and don't have time to help. Baristas often attend to making coffee. And we, as customers, frequently don't stop and appreciate the service we receive. The two things go hand in hand. When we open our hearts and slow down for a moment, something magical does happen. Something within us starts shining and other people respond to it. Try it! Smile, relax and see how your kindness creates a circle of kindness - right back to you!
 | Nicola Warwick can be found at the whole self where she writes about soul, creativity and creative divine. Nicola taps into her own creative divine through photography -- her favourite thing! Offline, Nicola teaches vision board workshops at a number of local holistic centres. She also writes about Loss and the transformative gifts that it brings. Nicola lives in Manchester, in the UK, and can most frequently be found in her amazing local park taking photographs. You can follow her on Twitter at @creative divine and on Facebook. |
spread the word
, originally uploaded by [rachel_smith].
Wanna fly, you got to give up the shit that weights you down.
— Toni Morrison
Tell yourself this at least once a day. Look in the mirror & say it. Think about all you've done & gone through. You've lived & loved, fell a thousand times & got right back up. If you're reading this, you're breathing & if you're breathing that's all that matters in this moment. It's all that matters in all the moments of your life. Focus on it. Become one with it & then, if you let them, your lips might start to curl up at their edges. Your eyes become lighthouses, beacons for your heart to anchor & throw its weight into the sea. Get rid of it all. The negative words, the negative thoughts, regret, hatred, shame, blame & just Believe in Yourself. Be Fantastic. Live & breathe Fantastic. You are Fantastic.
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Friday, June 25, 2010
Friday's Lovelies!
Because the true measure of a man is how he treats someone who can do him absolutely no good - 20 Ways to Give Without Expectations. You must watch Kate Northrup Moller interview Bindu Wiles - it is one of the most genuine interviews I've ever seen, so truthful, loving & HILARIOUS! Love it! Check out this Spoon Poetry Tutorial - so cool! You don’t realize how positive you are until you see the contrast of someone negative - Positivity Prevails! Printable Summer Floral Gift Tags - these are just the sweetest! Flip Flop Drop is a blog dedicated to the random act of kindness to "drop your flops" somewhere that a passerby will notice & adopt. All you need to do is alter or embellish a pair of flip flops, tag them with links to the blog, drop them off somewhere in public & watch the magic happen! Looking for something fun to do this summer with the kiddos? Check out this fun list of 100 Summer Photo Opportunities! Lovin' on this free printable Owl Box Template, so awesome! Pamela Ribon just reaffirmed my dream that I will one day be a Derby Girl : How Roller Derby Can Save Your Life - thanks for the find Garga Mel!
We Are All Beautiful Women. Therese Shechter is a New York-based filmmaker & she writes about virginity and feminism on her blog The American Virgin. Well, right now she's in the thick of things with her Kickstarter project, working to raise funds for a grassroots documentary on America's obsession with women's virginity. She's got six days to raise $900 so that she can finish the documentary! Catch her on Twitter & Facebook -- good luck, Therese! Tara Sophia Mohr asks, Are you meeting the world with your full capacity for love? The July "I Believe" Challenge is all about focusing on & remembering what you believe in. Some people will always feel like home.Danielle LaPorte talks about escapism. And while you're reading that post, you should totally sign up for her "somewhat" daily e-mail. If I could tell you how much I love Danielle, if I told you this every single day, it still wouldn't be enough. Every. Single. Time. I read something she writes I yell out "Yes, exactly! Gah!" See? Reduced to words that are not even real. Lotta love. A challenge : Don't get lost in your busy-ness. One of our favorite pals Tara @ Scoutie Girl is over on Indie Fixx talking about mindful spending -- such a good post! This story & piece of art from Jessica Swift did a great big beautiful number on my heart. Oh yes. Stay tuned for next week, we have some insanely
amazing news for you all! We're Dreaming Big &
Loving every moment of it!
Have a kick-ass weekend!
Do something wild!
xox
Five Kind Etsy Finds : We Are All Made of Stars
:: 1. Owl Hoodie by boygirlparty :: 2. Star Nose Ring by sudlow :: 3. she has stars in her head original illustration by littlebighead :: 4. Rock Star Bracelet by SoulPeaces :: 5. Stellar Flask by COGnitivecreations ::
Thursday, June 24, 2010
Giveaway Thursday : Handiworks by Janice
Wooooo! This week's giveaway is from Handiworks by Janice! You have a chance to win this AMAZING necklace Isn't it gorgeous? I love how strong & powerful it looks.
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How to Enter:
Leave a comment saying your favorite item in Janice's shop & your e-mail address! To make this a little easier for everyone you can copy, paste & fill-in-the-blanks:
Favorite item :
Your e-mail address :
Contest ends Wednesday June 30 at 8pm EST -- the winner will be chosen randomly & announced on Thursday, July 1.
Bonus Entries:
If you do any of the following let us know by leaving a separate comment for each one you do. If you do any of the following already, let us know in an extra comment. Please make a separate comment for each of the bonus things that you do or your comment won't count. The separate comments help us to stay organized & makes choosing a winner so much easier...& it also ups your chances of winning! If you have any questions please e-mail us!
1. Follow our blog.
2. Follow Kind Over Matter on Twitter & Tweet about this giveaway.
3. Join our Flickr Pool.
4. Become our fan on Facebook.
5. Subscribe to our updates in your favorite reader or by e-mail with feedburner there on the right & you get ONE extra comment.
6. Share a photo of a card drop that you've done & make TWO extra comments.
7. Buy something from Janice's Etsy shop & get THREE extra comments!
Peace to you, in all you do. ♥
a winner! we have a winner!
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
Sharing Our Stories : Words for Wednesday : Family Ties: My Good Fortune
family ties: my good fortune | Amanda Oaks
avocados sit ripening
on the table, now
quiet this morning, still
full of fingerprints
from last night's
meal, branches
scraping the surface,
your tiny feet-- roots
dangling from your chair
you began way before
my head found the alcove
of your father's neck, words
floating on breath before
we even met
you both
were the thread
i sat winding around
wooden spools at my
grandmother's feet,
strung so tight it'd
leave a lateral line
across my thumb, where
if examined closely
you'd find our names--
riddles,
riding on
the spiral of
my fingerprint
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© amanda oaks
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