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Kim Mears & I completely understand that time is short this week, so sharing wise words from Heba Al-Jayoosi on the value of giving 5 minutes. Time is one of the greatest gifts we can give to ourselves & others Bryony Shannon Elly Chapple Elaine Mcgreevy Dr Georgia Pavlopoulou Ruth Moyse #FlipTheNarrative Listening and learn... From neurodivergent people. In a world where many people feel isolated, it's up to all of us to try to foster better connectedness. Centering the voices of neurodivergent people, honouring their communication and taking a genuine interest in their lives all lead to better connectedness. In a very busy world, it can be hard to find the time to do this, but you'll be surprised at what you can learn in 5 minutes. And even more surprised at what you don't know and what you had wrongly assumed! Applicable to schools, workplaces and inside our homes! If this clip from Heba Al-Jayoosi has sparked your interest, there is much more in the ebooklet https://lnkd.in/e6nE5piD from Heba & many other contributors. What's more, we are just short of receiving 100 donations in support of the Palestinian people. Follow the link above for your copy.

Announcing the beginning of the MAD Church. What is the MAD Church? Great question. Have you ever wanted to belong to an organization that focused on serving others exclusively - an organization that makes a difference - where all your contributions go toward the benefit of others? This is the MAD Church mission. Too often we hear, "I would love to contribute, but all churches are in it for the money" or "I don't know what the church is doing with my contributions" or "There are so many poor examples in the church; I don't trust anyone". In some cases, sadly, these statements are all true. How about finding a different view of the church? MAD stands for "Make a Difference". We see something completely different in how Jesus ministered to people in the Bible compared to what we see in the world today. In the Bible, we see Him serving the people first and foremost. After the people were served, then He spent time teaching the people. This is exactly the mantra of the MAD Church: Serve First, Speak Second. You can read about that focus more at this link: https://lnkd.in/gxSbDaMm and see if you agree with our organizational focus. Visit our website. Listen to our first message. See if you want to be part of the MAD Church, no matter what city you live in. Our aim is to impact communities across the globe: 1) to educate and 2) to support local causes in order to 3) simply "make a difference" in the lives of others. https://lnkd.in/gm9UXrg9

Embracing the digital landscape provides an opportunity to reach a broader audience with the timeless message of the Gospel. Watch the full video: https://vist.ly/3mg3nhu #churchmarketing #nonprofitmarketing #christiannonprofit #churchcommunications #storiesmobilize #endstorypoverty

✍️ 𝑺𝒑𝒊𝒓𝒊𝒕𝒖𝒂𝒍 𝑹𝒆𝒘𝒂𝒓𝒅 Many belief systems, including Islam, emphasize that helping others brings divine blessings and spiritual rewards, as acts of kindness and charity are highly valued. ✍️𝑷𝒐𝒔𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒗𝒆 𝑲𝒂𝒓𝒎𝒂 Good deeds often lead to good outcomes. When we help others, the positivity we create can return to us in unexpected ways. ✍️ 𝑬𝒎𝒐𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒂𝒍 𝑭𝒖𝒍𝒇𝒊𝒍𝒍𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕 Helping others provides a sense of inner peace and joy, as giving assistance brings satisfaction and strengthens our connection with humanity. ✍️𝑩𝒖𝒊𝒍𝒅𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑪𝒐𝒎𝒎𝒖𝒏𝒊𝒕𝒚 Helping hands strengthen relationships and create a supportive, compassionate community. The collective well-being improves when we care for each other. ✍️𝑹𝒐𝒍𝒆 𝑴𝒐𝒅𝒆𝒍𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝑶𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒔 By helping others, we set a positive example for our families, friends, and society, inspiring others to follow suit and create a culture of kindness and generosity. #BlessedToHelp hashtag #KindnessMatters hashtag #HelpingHands hashtag #SpreadCompassion hashtag #ActsOfGoodness

🫶🏾Give With Heart! ✊🏾Kickstart your week with ‘A Generous Spirit’. _ 🍀#Generosity: As an expression of love and respect! “In Morocco, generosity is celebrated as an expression of love and respect. It’s an essential virtue that we pass down through generations.” _ Fatima Zahra, Moroccan Teacher _ Generosity is often seen as a pure act of giving, but it transcends the mere transfer of physical resources. It is fundamentally an expression of love and respect, a tangible demonstration of valuing others as much as oneself. When we act generously, we are not only providing material help or support but also conveying deep empathy and understanding towards the needs and well-being of others. This form of generosity cultivates a sense of community and connection. It builds trust and reinforces the social fabric that binds people together. By expressing generosity, individuals acknowledge the dignity of those they help, which in turn nurtures mutual respect and care within relationships. This reciprocal appreciation is crucial for fostering thriving, supportive communities. Moreover, generosity can also be a reflection of self-respect. It emanates from a place of abundance and self-assurance, where individuals feel secure enough in their own resources—be they emotional, financial, or spiritual—to share freely with others. This self-inclusive view of generosity sees it as an enriching experience that enhances the giver’s sense of purpose and joy as much as it benefits the receiver. Thus, generosity becomes a cycle of positive reinforcement, enhancing the well-being of all involved and spreading a culture of kindness and respect. _ It’s another day to spread kindness – one act of kindness at a time! _ Join us in reshaping the future of giving, and remember, as an organization that wants to give your time, simply scan the QR code and sign up. We’ll match you with a non-profit that aligns with your priority giving areas. It’s that simple! #LeaveToGive #GivingTuesdayUg #ugandagives🇺🇬

What if I said how you talk about money and generosity in your church could be tied to how much your church gives?  Generosity is more than just tithing. It's more than just dropping cash in the offering plate or writing a check.  I want to help you build a culture of generosity that starts with how you engage your church and its approach to giving.  Check it out here 👉🏻 https://lnkd.in/gHsQd9pj

“A wise person knows that there is something to be learned from everyone."-unknown Some Links below for some broader insights for those that are interested in greater Palestine and Israel dialogues and discussions aside from the western media and some european bias we are astoundedly seeing on many news channels these days. Including our very own famous CTV News. It’s just become ridiculous and enraging really…and I’m not even middle eastern. I cannot even imagine what people there are feeling! So the advocacy side of me decided to seek more information myself. And share more for those that this may interest. And Personally I cannot stand being lied to or to have our own intelligence underestimated. Let alone distributed falsely in negative degrading attempts. See my very own note to our CTV below and as an example you too can use)…Is this going to make a difference? Of course not. But it’s just one small way that you can quietly let it be known that you object when it comes to accuracy (or lack of) in advocacy and honest representations. Taking the time to do small things like this doesn’t guarantee any changes. But Sitting in the comfort of no effort or actions guarantees no changes. As such, Please feel free to add to and share your favourite and trusted sources for solid information content. There is always more to everyone’s stories and a variety of sources to seek the truths to anything that is ever presented to you. #bassemyoussef,#therealestatemother,#realtor,#calgaryrealtor,#calgaryrealestate,#comedy,#advocacy,#knowledgeispower,#freepalestine,#middleeastpeace,#fundraiser,#charity

Today is RANDOM ACT OF KINDNESS DAY 🎉 I would like to encourage everyone who sees this post to do a random act of kindness this weekend. Here is a list of some acts of kindness • Paying for a stranger’s food bill. • Giving a homeless person food or money. • Checking in on your elderly relatives or neighbours. • Donating to charities like ours https://lnkd.in/ePCsqsn8 • Complimenting people. • Offering your services to someone who may not be able to afford them otherwise but would benefit from them. • Sharing a word of encouragement with someone. • Giving a bunch of flowers 💐 to a stranger & tell them it’s random act of kindness day (pass it on 😊)… you just never know what someone is going through and that random act of kindness, could be the very thing that uplifts them and changed the course of their life! So your challenge; should you wish to accept it is 1- Share this post and 2- Do at least 1 random act of kindness this weekend 🥰💐

The most urgent love today is love for humanity. While all over the world Valentine's Day is celebrated with luxurious couples dinners and expensive bouquets of flowers, P4lestine is counting the 129th day of g3nocide. Nearly 2 million people have been living for months in conditions of forced displacement, under constant sh3lling and without water, food and access to medical care. What can you do to spread authentic, human #love? 1. Urge political representatives. Write to your national and international political representatives, and ask them to take immediate action to end the g3nocide of the P4lestinian people. 2. Participate in events and awareness campaigns. Join peaceful demonstrations to spread awareness about the situation in P4lestine. You will surely find a calendar of initiatives in your city on social media. 3. Support humanitarian organizations that provide assistance to P4lestinians. If you don't know where to start, Politics4Her is raising money to get our friend and #feminist activist Ula out of Rafah. Find her story here: https://lnkd.in/dTgK5APB Each one of us can help create a less selfish and more loving world. Don't underestimate small gestures of support: whether it's spreading awareness, donating money for humanitarian purposes or supporting justice causes, every action counts. Happy Valentine's Day to all. #LoveForPalestine #ValentinesDay2024 [Picture from @rabetbypipd on IG]

𝗥𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗺 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝗢𝗳 𝗞𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀/𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗚𝗼𝗼𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 ⭐Acts of Compassion: Despite the challenges of modern life, there are still countless instances where individuals extend kindness to others, whether through simple gestures like holding the door open or volunteering their time to help those in need. ⭐Community Support: Communities around the world continue to rally together in times of crisis, demonstrating that the spirit of kindness is very much alive. From organizing fundraisers for families facing hardship to offering emotional support to those struggling, people consistently show that they care for one another. ⭐Random Acts of Kindness: Random acts of kindness, such as paying for someone's coffee or leaving encouraging notes in public places, remind us that goodness exists in the world. These small but impactful gestures have the power to brighten someone's day and inspire others to spread kindness in return. 💬 Give your thoughts in comment section below 📥 #KindnessMatters #SpreadLove #ActsOfKindness #BeTheChange #ChooseKindness #KindnessIsContagious #LoveWins #CommunityKindness video Credit: Respective Owner Follow _ Muhammad Ahsan ❤️ for more content