Comments on: Gentleness

By: Kelly

Kelly — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 20:38:36 +0000

This is so true, and so powerful. How many times do we dismiss kindness as weakness, or compassion as naivete? It’s high time to re-think those definitions.
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By: Victoria

Victoria — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 04:21:11 +0000

Very well said and inspiring. Oh, how I like what you said here.
I often tell my children to be kind. And I hope that they will take those words to heart. Reading this post makes me want to be sure to instill it even more.
Glad I stopped by.
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By: Chandra

Chandra — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 15:16:14 +0000

I love that you wrote about this. There is such a push to “overcome” gentleness in our culture…such a rush to “strengthen” it out of our kids and ourselves when what’s real is that the gentleness, the sweetness and the warmth are just bursting with their own strength. You have a way with words.

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By: Angela

Angela — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 07:27:14 +0000

I loved this post. As a mom with a DS&DD with dyslexia, I know my children’s hearts and to me that’s what counts, not academics. Will the world see their potential when they turn 18? I don’t care. I just care that they see their own potential. That was beautifully written.

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 20:53:13 +0000

This post really touched me. I have been thinking about homeschooling our boys and part of the reason is exactly this, I want my boys to retain their gentle, sweetness. I can just imagine it will be teased out of them. It seems like this quality is not valued in our society and it’s seen as a weakness in boys/men. I think it’ s actually an amazing quality that shows true strength.

By: kate

kate — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 17:11:22 +0000

I LOVE this. A friend and I were just talking yesterday about the importance of the next generation placing kindness and compassion high on the list of traits for “success” in life. To celebrate this in a child, as much as one celebrate intelligence, ingenuity, and drive– well, I do believe that just might help change the world.

So glad to have found your blog! Would welcome you to come visit mine today, as I’ve kicked off a series called Rise Up: Stories from the Mother Net (with a giveaway to boot!)– I have a feeling you’ll find Joellen (director of a non-profit, Mothers Acting Up) an inspiration:)

By: se7en

se7en — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 14:16:03 +0000

Now that is a great post! Love it!!!
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By: Abby @ New Urban Habitat

Abby @ New Urban Habitat — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 23:55:47 +0000

Beautifully written. Every day I think about how I can be a more gentle parent. And I also feel entirely thrilled that my son is a gentle, kind, and caring person.
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By: Kim

Kim — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 19:45:55 +0000

All I can say is, “AMEN!”
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By: Lisa

Lisa — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 18:49:50 +0000

I love what you wrote here… your words speak music. Thanks for reminding us all what is REALLY important in our lives.