Kindness: It can be contagious   The dictionary defines kindness as the quality of being generous, considerate, and friendly. Kindness can be contagious, too, in a good way, of course. So be kind and let everyone catch the kindness bug.    KIndness in practice  During the pandemic, a stranger reached out to my mother. (It later came to light that the young woman lived in the block of apartments, opposite where my mother lived.) As she watched my mother struggle with her bag of groceries, the young woman walked up to her and offered to carry the bag for her. Eventually, she began purchasing groceries for my mom and then brought them home to her.    A young man patiently explains the workings of her cell phone to a senior. The young man happens to be my son, and the senior a friend of mine.  Kindness decoded ·        Kindness does not require grand gestures; instead, it emphasizes small acts of gener...

I Love You            You’re the love of my life, My source of joy, my inner strength, My dream every night.   You’re the light I seek, The friend I want to keep. You understand, You make no demands.   You listen, you appreciate, Yet you’re my toughest critic, That’s a blessing I don’t want to forsake.   We share our dreams and our fears, Helping each other through the years, We argue and disagree, Yes, love is not easy.   I’m flawed and so are you But the love we share It is sweet and true.   And so I say, again and again, I love you now and forever more. My lover and my partner, Together we shall soar. Tips to help you improve your love life. §   You prioritize your partner’s happiness before your own. §   You love unconditionally, quirks and flaws and work around them to ensure a peaceful and long-lasting relationship. §   You allow your partner enough time and space for themselves. §   You...

A piece of paper with a number That may bring you happiness Or turn your life asunder. It is so precious  You cannot afford to be reckless You don't want to miss that gorgeous necklace. Earn, save and then spend Must absolutely be your trend You might not be helped by  a friend. Help someone in need Do not succumb to greed Let that be your creed.