So far in our string color inquiry poll we've received posts from nine-to-fivers, harried moms, meditators, philanthropist, and even a former Bulldog... well not exactly, a classmate from my alma mater 20+ years ago. The color choices run the gamut as well. There have been several references to current world events and the importance of being aware of the positive things going on around the globe right now and not just the negative - I couldn't agree more. A few others mentioned using the string color as a teaching tool, a souvenir to mark time well spent with friends on travel adventures, and tying the reminders into Bible studies.
So far, the most popular colors appear to be Red/Pink (kindness) and Black (harmony). But Blue (patience) and Yellow (optimism) aren't falling too far behind. And Green/Brown have yet to receive any votes! This survey leaves me lonely for my fellow nature-lovers, tree-huggers, moonlight admirers...
Great comments people! So far black appears to be the color of choice by most (harmony). And green/brown (respect) has no votes. Where are all the nature lovers? Calling all treehuggers!!! We need your vote!
Great nuggets of wisdom left by several of you. Many would use the Kindness Ring to help achieve goals for the new year. I am enjoying reading each one and loving the diversity! Good Luck All!
Don't forget to leave your email if you don't log in. I need a way to reach you should you win. If you haven't entered yet, see the post below for your chance to win a String-Ring in our second anniversary Share the Love Giveaway to be held on Valentine's Day, February 14, 2010.
“There is no demand for your product.” “The economy is bad for non-essential items.” “Do you know that the vast majority of home based businesses fail?” These are just a few of the comments I heard heading into the making of String-Ring. In lieu of the hard economic times, this February we'll begin our third year in business. And we are celebrating by offering one participant a free String-Ring on Valentine's Day, Sunday, February 14.
To enter: (1) Go to the Color Codes tab and click to view the 10 different string color meanings. (2) Select the one you feel most suits you best and use the Add New Comment below on this page to tell us why. (3) Don't forget to either log in first OR type your email in the comments box so I can contact you if you win. The winner will be chosen via random.org on Valentine's Day 2010. One entry per person please. Help us "Share the Love"
While I was browsing through Melissa's blog the other day, Operation Nice, I found a NICE Testimonial called One Million Acts of Kindness. Here is a man after my own heart. Bob, the movement's founder, has set a goal to commit one million acts of kindness. Even more impressive is the fact that he is touring the colleges across the states recruiting younger generations into The Kindness Generation. I began String-Ring with the mission of promoting kindness to the younger generations so I felt like a kindred spirit.
Perhaps I'm getting too literal here. I don't really think you are supposed to keep track of your RAK, but instead Bob encourages a constant mind-set of kindness. But I just had to do the math. This would mean 50 acts of kindness every day for the next 55 years. Let's see:
♥ If 1 year is 365 days, multiplied by 50, equaling 18,250 RAK per year
♥♥ multiplied by 55 years = 1,003,750 RAK
The word Amazing is overused ad nauseam. But that is the only way to describe this read, Amazing!
Global Volunteer Network has released a FREE e-book celebrating their volunteers with stories from around the globe. Each chapter of the book features one volunteer and their journey, and ends with an update of their far reaching "ripple". The introduction gives you a little background on the GVN founder, Colin Salisbury, and his project. Though the content is of the raw, poverty-stricken conditions that two thirds of the world lives, the stories are entertaining and sincerely written. With lovely photos and a clean layout, this is something I think my blog readers would be interested in reading.
The New Year's Resolution (An Analogy of "Constructive Criticism")
Submitted by Tina on Thu, 01/07/2010 - 16:04.
I find positive and inspiring statements expressed in any artistic way, especially videos, uplifting. Not just the polished, professional glam performance but also the raw works of understated amateurs. In truth, this is how all great artist begin. Yesterday I found this on Google's spotlight video. This pretty young girl plays around with the camera in a creative use of color, still motion photography, lighting and focus. This short clip is intended to shows how words, unintentionally or deliberately, can hurt.
From Marcey
As each year comes to a close I think about all that has happened to me that year. I decided 2009 had been the best and worst year of my life. This video is my New Year's resolution. It is a collection of things that have been said to me by some of the most important people in my life (most of you know who you are) and has brought me down all year. I intend to change or prove wrong every single one of them in hopes that 2010 will be even better.
We'll take a cup o' kindness yet, for auld lang syne.
Submitted by Tina on Thu, 12/31/2009 - 06:52.
Auld Lang Syne (the millennium mix) - Kenny G
Auld Lang Syne - Lyrics
Should auld acquaintance be forgot,
And never brought to mind?
Should auld acquaintance be forgot,
And auld lang syne?
CHORUS:
For auld lang syne, my dear,
For auld lang syne,
We’ll tak a cup of kindness yet,
For auld lang syne!
And surely ye’ll be your pint-stowp,
And surely I’ll be mine,
And we’ll tak a cup o kindness yet,
For auld lang syne!
We twa hae run about the braes,
And pou’d the gowans fine,
But we’ve wander’d monie a weary fit,
Sin auld lang syne.
The most daunting challenge for me when it comes to the subject of social media, is overcoming the ineptitude I feel when stumbling across some of the most incredibly talented bloggers on the web. Thinking to myself, "I could never paint, draw, design or create like that, write like her, do something as inspiring as he did, etc." or "What on earth do I have to say worth reading? I'm not that interesting or clever. After all, I made a low C in my college English class!" But if what the Advaita folks say is true and we are all ONE, then I guess I should feel a part of the beauty, right? Well that is how Amanda & Jenn at Kind Over Matter make me feel ... like part of the beauty for simply BEING. How much better does it get than that?
I have met a small army of remarkable people through social media. Their attributes run the gamut from gifted artists to patrons of generosity with no end. Blogging about these heroes, in this case she-roe, is my favorite pastime. You must meet Tabitha.
She speaks in such a sweet and friendly manner that you could never doubt her authenticity. I met her on Twitter and her Tweets are just as heartfelt as her speach. You can hear her story of philanthropy on Co-CreatorNetwork, interviewed by Mary Adams.
