Tag Archives: acts of kindness

Do What You Can Do

Posted on September 11, 2011 by Rachel Macy Stafford

I haven’t been able to get a recent tragedy out of my mind. I thought perhaps it was because it happened in the state where I grew up. I thought perhaps it was because I am an avid concert-goer myself, … Continue reading →

Share
Posted in Accent on the Positive, I Have Today | Tagged , , , , , , | 5 Comments

No Thanks Necessary

Posted on May 15, 2011 by Rachel Macy Stafford

The week before Easter, I had a proposal for the good people of The Hands Free Revolution. I asked that we ban together and collectively recognize those who are underappreciated and often forgotten. And our targets were the faithful trash … Continue reading →

Share
Posted in Accent on the Positive, Take Time to Say It, The Hands Free Revolution | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | 3 Comments

There May Be Tears

Posted on April 17, 2011 by Rachel Macy Stafford

On Valentine’s Day, my daughters and I put a little happiness in one of the most unsuspecting places for people who least suspected it. We remembered those who are often forgotten. And the results were profound. Our trash collectors were … Continue reading →

Share
Posted in Hands Free Evidence, Take Time to Say It, The Hands Free Revolution | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | 3 Comments

The Angel Impact

Posted on February 14, 2011 by Rachel Macy Stafford

A few weeks ago, I celebrated a birthday. I was overwhelmed with kindness from all directions…family, friends, even strangers who have become part of my life through this blog. Several of my closest friends planned to take me out to … Continue reading →

Share
Posted in Memory Bank, Take Time to Say It | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 6 Comments

It Only Takes One

Posted on February 2, 2011 by Rachel Macy Stafford

*Name has been changed to protect privacy Last week I received an email message from a man living on the East Coast. It was the type of message that one has to read several times to grasp the full capacity … Continue reading →

Share
Posted in I Have Today, Perfect Imperfection, The Hands Free Revolution, Your Words | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

The Tipping Point

Posted on January 30, 2011 by Rachel Macy Stafford

I recently had the opportunity to practice one of my Hands Free strategies, which is called Take Time to Say It. Making an effort to express appreciation for people in my life through note writing has always been one of … Continue reading →

Share
Posted in Take Time to Say It | Tagged , , , , , | 4 Comments

Butterfly Part 2

Posted on January 20, 2011 by Rachel Macy Stafford

For as long as I can remember, I have used the written word to reach out to others. Whether it is for a celebratory reason or in times of sorrow or strife, I have words to give. Although I am … Continue reading →

Share
Posted in Accent on the Positive, Take Time to Say It | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 7 Comments

The Magazine Gesture

Posted on January 18, 2011 by Rachel Macy Stafford

Yesterday I wrote about encouragement. I received such a positive response that I am “encouraged” to write more on this topic today. See how beautifully that works? Today’s story illustrates that expressions of encouragement, support, and love need not come … Continue reading →

Share
Posted in Accent on the Positive, Memory Bank, Take Time to Say It | Tagged , , , , , , | 8 Comments

Outside the Circle Awaits the Heart

Posted on January 10, 2011 by Rachel Macy Stafford

*Permission has been granted to use her authentic name I was not surprised when a dear friend of mine said she was going to take lunch to someone she had never met. She was always reaching outside her circle of … Continue reading →

Share
Posted in Accent on the Positive | Tagged , , , , , | 2 Comments