The world may be a little crazy right now, but at least:

1. The days are longer than the nights. #Spring
2. Good people are rising up.
3. #Artists, #actors & #musicians are in full #creative mode.
4. Now has never been a better time to do something creative.
5. The value of #positivity is now known.
6. The value of #mentalhealth is now known.
7. The value of taking #risks is now known.
8. #Courage & #compassion everywhere.

Every #crisis is a chance for you to be someone's #hero.

Compassionate insight keeps societies alive and thriving, www.compassmethods.com. https://youtube.com/@compassionscompass-sb7jo?si=yZxiSHRJvDsyaWuD #mentalhealth #love #empathy #compassion #wisdom

How Compassion Changes Your Brain: The Power of Loving-Kindness Meditation - Dr Tracey Marks

https://youtu.be/Ywgjo0AkyaM?si=VsNeEiEzAlMoieDW #ADHD #AuDHD #LovingKindness #meditation #compassion #DrTraceyMarks @actuallyadhd @actuallyaudhd @actuallyautistic

When the world goes dark, be the light, www.compassmethods.com. https://youtube.com/@compassionscompass-sb7jo?si=hZ8O08815Q8IlDhM #mentalhealth #love #light #compassion #wisdom

Next Thursday, 20 March, is Bodhisattva Day

Join in this 11th annual demonstration for compassion and empathy. Also, Mr. Rogers rocks.

http://rustyring.blogspot.com/2014/02/20-march-is-bodhisattva-day_20.html

#bodhisattva, #BodhisattvaDay, #compassion, #empathy, #hermitpractice, #mindfulness, #MrRogers, #the70scalled

This is not the time to remain silent, www.compassmethods.com. https://youtube.com/@compassionscompass-sb7jo?si=CPfUcAd3Y-w7TpdT #mentalhealth #love #compassion #wisdom #activism

These are #HardTimes for a lot of people in a lot of ways! Stunned, angry, fearful and more are natural reactions. Make your #voice heard, express your feelings and your needs, but let's not lose #love #hope #compassion in the chaos. Sending a hug to brothers and sisters around the world! #SolaceInNature #solidarity #unity #CanadaStrong

*Loving Choices are extremely important!*Music of Whether you believe in "Christ Jesus" is not the point here!*but *"what would Jesus do in your situation?"*Jesus was Love!*& He taught Love!*& you can count on this when going about your life!

#Music#USA #World #Decisions #Life #Love #Jesus #Compassion #Empathy #Journey #Republicans

NOTHING IS IMPOSSIBLE | THE LIVING STONES QUARTET #thelsq https://youtube.com/watch?v=pUmuwfCUYwA&si=OPNbUZOiuCrr2QZC

*FUN PROFOUND CARTOON!*Music of Whether you believe in "Christ Jesus" is not the point here but making decisions!*& treatment of others like Jesus would in your life!*"what would Jesus do in your situation?"*Jesus was Love!*& He taught Love!*& you can count on this when going about your life!*Amen!
#Music#USA #World #Decisions #Life #Love #Jesus #Compassion #Empathy #Journey #Republicans

God's ways vs Man's ways | A funny Animation https://youtube.com/watch?v=2utXPjySWdE&si=YlyVb26mx7MjAWmJ

*Music of Whether you believe in "Christ Jesus" is not the point here but making decisions!*& treatment of others like Jesus would in your life!*"what would Jesus do in your situation?"*Jesus was Love!*& He taught Love!*& you can count on this when going about your life!*Amen!
#Music#USA #World #Decisions #Life #Love #Jesus #Compassion #Empathy #Journey #Republicans

Hero Making good choices https://youtube.com/watch?v=B2VG7aKxO0c&si=L06j0-eLAyMn8U3P

*Music Share of*Whether you believe in "Christ Jesus" is not the point here as much as making decisions!*& treatment of others like Jesus would in your situations in your life!*"what would Jesus do in your situation?"*Because Jesus was Love!*& He taught Love!*& you can count on this when going about your life!*& Making decisions!?!*Amen!
#Music#USA #World #Decisions #Life #Love #Jesus #Compassion #Empathy #Journey #Republicans

Song of Choices and Dreams https://youtube.com/watch?v=79LYSDymVEc&si=OVfGrUZVHpitTW1h

Each moment offers possibilities. When our actions are focused on personal and collective wellbeing, everyone benefits, www.compassmethods.com. https://youtube.com/@compassionscompass-sb7jo?si=j4YiRBaMNnlYn9Tg #mentalhealth #love #wellbeing #compassion #wisdom

Empathy Problem: too much #empathy might cause one to get too caught up in feelings, leading to unhealthy relationships, where a person's feelings control everything.

Misusing Empathy: People can use empathy to trick others, so when #feelings become more important than truth, the most sensitive people can end up controlling everything.

Scripture: The Bible says to "weep with those who weep,” but strong feelings can lead people in the wrong direction.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Compassionate insight brings harmony to humanity, www.compassmethods.com. https://youtube.com/@compassionscompass-sb7jo?si=Q20BMFR5G-vEGeUm #mentalhealth #love #humanity #compassion #wisdom

These are the times for courageous love and fierce compassion, www.compassmethods.com. https://youtube.com/@compassionscompass-sb7jo?si=1kfBIovslN5IawgC #mentalhealth #love #Courage #compassion #wisdom

"Intentional kindness: humanity's superpower" - Futurist Jim Carroll, with a shoutout to Drew Sullivan, APB Speakers

The image in today's Inspiration features my good friend Michael Simon; the phrase, "intentional kindness," comes from one of my speaker bureau agents, Drew Sullivan. One teaches us the importance of finding moments of joy when we need it most and the importance of 'giving back'; the other involves intentionally making those moments of joy for others because they truly matter.

It's a long post, but I want you to read it.

Why? We seem to be living in a world in which the core values of human decency seem to be disappearing at the speed with which societal norms are unraveling. As an example, I have read that one of the latest trends with the tech oligarchs - folks like Elon Musk and the young men who worship them - is that they find it to be fashionable to use denigrating words and phrases. They seem to think that it is all one big joke and that somehow, this provides them a boost to their 'machismo' - far from it. Most recently, their childish immaturity has extended to the regular use of the 'retard,' as if that somehow empowers them and makes them stronger

I do not know what darkness lies in the depths of their soul, but I know I and others will fight this darkness with all our might.

So let me start with my friend Michael. Here's a photo from a few weeks ago when we were both wrapping up a wonderful ski day.

I've known Michael since he was 2 years old.

Now 29, he is a special needs young adult who has a unique genetic condition that has limited his full abilities - and yet, he has achieved capabilities that experts have said might never be possible.  It was said he could never ski - he learned to ski. It was said he would never be able to master a snowboard. Today, he 'shreds' with the best of them.  

He has accomplished many other things in his life - and he has the most infectious smile of any person I have ever known.

You can't see Michael smile and, in these moments of despair, worry, and concern, find some joy some sort of joy creeping into your own heart. Michael's smile is a crucible of joy and a cauldron of inspiration.

We all need more moments like this. We should all find the joy around us because those are the moments that matter. You can help to 'generate it by getting involved, giving back, and supporting those who are under attack, marginalized, or who need attention and help. That's why social causes are even more important today than they were before.

Read the rest of the post.

#Kindness #Humanity #Empathy #Connection #Compassion #Community #Joy #Purpose #Resilience #Intentionality

Original post: https://jimcarroll.com/2025/03/daily-inspiration-giving-back-intentional-kindness-humanitys-superpower/

Like a lotus rising from mud, compassionate insight transforms our challenges into meaningful activity, www.compassmethods.com. https://youtube.com/@compassionscompass-sb7jo?si=3pMxbhbHKptusz6X #mentalhealth #love #empathy #compassion #wisdom