Charter for Compassion: Acts of Compassion

Charter for Compassion: Acts of Compassion / en en Copyright 2010 Copyright 2010 Charter for Compassion 2010-03-19T15:48:35+00:00 Giving $10 a day for 40 days of Lent and sharing about it at http://www.actuallygiving.com http://charterforcompassion.org/act/884 http://charterforcompassion.org/act/884 2010-03-19T15:48:35+00:00 Fri, 19 Mar 2010 15:48:35 +00:00 I have always lived according to the Charter of Compassion. Last year I founded, designed and planned San Francisco’s new Peace movement, called Repeace, aimed at fighting corruption and greed http://charterforcompassion.org/act/883 http://charterforcompassion.org/act/883 2010-03-19T13:01:29+00:00 Fri, 19 Mar 2010 13:01:29 +00:00 Sometimes when I drive to town I see an old lady who always walks with her shopping trolly from the next village into town. I began stopping to pick her up whenever I saw her and she was very grateful, she told me she is over 70. I admire her stamina! http://charterforcompassion.org/act/882 http://charterforcompassion.org/act/882 2010-03-18T09:50:39+00:00 Thu, 18 Mar 2010 09:50:39 +00:00 I gave a ride to a woman who I had kept noticing as I drove around my town doing chores.  I finally after seeing her the 3rd time, offered her a lift.  She was most appreciative. Her name was Savanah and she had the most beautiful smile. http://charterforcompassion.org/act/881 http://charterforcompassion.org/act/881 2010-03-17T06:24:03+00:00 Wed, 17 Mar 2010 06:24:03 +00:00 I was at the grocery store and a little boy got his cart stuck. There was about 5 other people near him, but no one helped him. I walked over to him, moved the box that was in his way, picked up the cart so he could push the cart. http://charterforcompassion.org/act/880 http://charterforcompassion.org/act/880 2010-03-15T22:21:24+00:00 Mon, 15 Mar 2010 22:21:24 +00:00 My friend lost his stepfather last week, who raised him as a child. I am keeping the phone open for him and reaching out. I also want to be available for people who I once saw as my enemies. We all suffer, and I want to understand others more. http://charterforcompassion.org/act/879 http://charterforcompassion.org/act/879 2010-03-14T21:28:14+00:00 Sun, 14 Mar 2010 21:28:14 +00:00 Over the past months, i have been thinking on what’s needed to strengthen healthcare on a Participatory bases. Whats crucial, whats mandatory, what else can help. Com-passion is the key. Passion for people to drive. True Compassion for better healthcare. It will be my goal ti stimulate and educate. http://charterforcompassion.org/act/878 http://charterforcompassion.org/act/878 2010-03-14T07:38:33+00:00 Sun, 14 Mar 2010 07:38:33 +00:00 I know this man who is really angry and violent…he tries to intimidate me and I am tempted to reciprocate his agression in my defence…..I know he has lived deep trauma…I must keep trying to offer a different presence as an alternative…. http://charterforcompassion.org/act/877 http://charterforcompassion.org/act/877 2010-03-12T13:52:12+00:00 Fri, 12 Mar 2010 13:52:12 +00:00 When my second child was born, I didn’t cook for weeks thanks to the kindness of our church friends, my sister, and neighbors. Now I am paying that forward. It was so nice not to have to worry about what the next meal was and just have time to bond with my new child. I wish that for all new moms. http://charterforcompassion.org/act/876 http://charterforcompassion.org/act/876 2010-03-11T21:27:03+00:00 Thu, 11 Mar 2010 21:27:03 +00:00 Or commited group of volunteers gather today to prepare our weekly nutricious, fresh and healthy lunch for our neighbours.  All are welcome. http://charterforcompassion.org/act/875 http://charterforcompassion.org/act/875 2010-03-09T08:14:08+00:00 Tue, 9 Mar 2010 08:14:08 +00:00 I am working on raising awareness about homelessness and get the community involved in caring and showing compassion for those who are homeless. http://charterforcompassion.org/act/874 http://charterforcompassion.org/act/874 2010-03-08T08:35:30+00:00 Mon, 8 Mar 2010 08:35:30 +00:00 At the grocery store, there was a young mother and her babyin front of me in the check-out lane.  When she went to pay for her groceries, she was told that the food waivers she was attempting to use weren’t good for four more days.  I paid for her $160 worth of groceries.  She was very moved. http://charterforcompassion.org/act/873 http://charterforcompassion.org/act/873 2010-03-05T16:26:17+00:00 Fri, 5 Mar 2010 16:26:17 +00:00 I started a low profit company to give away technology and renewable energy projects to classroom around the world. http://charterforcompassion.org/act/872 http://charterforcompassion.org/act/872 2010-03-04T12:13:31+00:00 Thu, 4 Mar 2010 12:13:31 +00:00 My colleage at work was hovering over what I was doing, It made me feel judged and critticised. I growled and showed them my teeth(so to speak) and they backed off.  I felt bad. I sensed that they were having a hard time witnessing or being a passenger without being in control. I’m forgiving us both http://charterforcompassion.org/act/871 http://charterforcompassion.org/act/871 2010-03-04T11:21:54+00:00 Thu, 4 Mar 2010 11:21:54 +00:00 Some time ago I helped a women who faint on a bus stop. People were shouting to leave her alone because she was drunk. Wouldn’t they like someone to help them in a moment of need? Nobody wants to help alcoholics and drug addicts, they’re not a “worse human”! http://charterforcompassion.org/act/870 http://charterforcompassion.org/act/870 2010-03-02T09:45:41+00:00 Tue, 2 Mar 2010 09:45:41 +00:00 I am choosing to be more compassionate with my ex partner and my dealings with him and our child. Instead of getting frustrated I am choosing to feel compassion and understanding for where he is in his life and start to create a more harmonious and peaceful relationship. http://charterforcompassion.org/act/869 http://charterforcompassion.org/act/869 2010-03-01T22:31:22+00:00 Mon, 1 Mar 2010 22:31:22 +00:00 i saw a girl in a electric wheel chair stuck and i pushed her back to her room on our school campus http://charterforcompassion.org/act/868 http://charterforcompassion.org/act/868 2010-03-01T12:57:11+00:00 Mon, 1 Mar 2010 12:57:11 +00:00 My church friends and I built a wheelchair ramp today for a person imprisoned by the front steps of their own home. I think we all take our homes for granted until we cannot get inside or go outside. I hope this spurs people to think about and serve others less fortunate than themselves. http://charterforcompassion.org/act/867 http://charterforcompassion.org/act/867 2010-02-27T23:22:07+00:00 Sat, 27 Feb 2010 23:22:07 +00:00 One night, something inside of me inspired me to put my thoughts on how to better this world of ours in a blog.  Did not plan it just kind of listend to my heart.  I am not an author so please forgive my format, but it’s the general idea, I was focusing on.        thehumancry.blogspot.com http://charterforcompassion.org/act/866 http://charterforcompassion.org/act/866 2010-02-26T02:41:58+00:00 Fri, 26 Feb 2010 02:41:58 +00:00 Today I told my son about my faith and encouraged his belief in God’s mercy and love for us.  My son and his wife may have a child with Cystic Fibrosis. The child was tested in utero today and we prayed together for acceptance of God’s will, asking with assurance for God’s grace and protection. http://charterforcompassion.org/act/865 http://charterforcompassion.org/act/865 2010-02-25T23:32:31+00:00 Thu, 25 Feb 2010 23:32:31 +00:00 I made a movie about compassion between the 6 major world religions. It has inspired kids to visit faith traditions other than their own. It has been shown In England, the US and Canada. It was made with the intention of bringing greater understanding between people of all faiths.“THE GREAT MYSTERY” http://charterforcompassion.org/act/864 http://charterforcompassion.org/act/864 2010-02-25T12:17:08+00:00 Thu, 25 Feb 2010 12:17:08 +00:00 Walk Across America: completed an 8 month, 6000 mile journey across the United States and back again, (some on foot, some by vehicle); to raise awareness of the homeless youth epidemic in America. We also lived on the streets with these youth documenting their profoundly harsh and beautiful lives. http://charterforcompassion.org/act/863 http://charterforcompassion.org/act/863 2010-02-25T10:26:51+00:00 Thu, 25 Feb 2010 10:26:51 +00:00 When moving out of state, I realized I had many gently used appliances and furniture that I would not need to take with me. I thought about selling them, but then decided to give them away to an organization that helps migrant workers and their families. I felt so grateful to be able to help them. http://charterforcompassion.org/act/861 http://charterforcompassion.org/act/861 2010-02-24T09:51:25+00:00 Wed, 24 Feb 2010 09:51:25 +00:00 I baked 500 cookies and made hot chocolate so the kids could solicit donations for Haitian relief in NYC.  I also designed a band bracelet and discovered a wonderful company that was willing to make them for cost, and ship them for free so the kids could trade them for donations at their school. http://charterforcompassion.org/act/858 http://charterforcompassion.org/act/858 2010-02-22T15:49:18+00:00 Mon, 22 Feb 2010 15:49:18 +00:00 I Pray for Peace on this Earth, for all people who live here. And for the creatures who live with us; One planet, suspended in space, interconnected, with Love, and Compassion, for All. (the new pledge of allegiance ...) http://charterforcompassion.org/act/857 http://charterforcompassion.org/act/857 2010-02-19T22:30:35+00:00 Fri, 19 Feb 2010 22:30:35 +00:00 My wife received a heart transplant in 2007. We are raising money for Donate Life and begin training for International Speakers to spread the word about organ donation. A book I have written about our experience is being sold at http://www.humanactionassociatesllc.com to raise funds. Help us please. http://charterforcompassion.org/act/856 http://charterforcompassion.org/act/856 2010-02-19T12:14:56+00:00 Fri, 19 Feb 2010 12:14:56 +00:00 Meeting a Muslim at work and supporting his request to his supervisor for using some of his allowed break time for prayer http://charterforcompassion.org/act/855 http://charterforcompassion.org/act/855 2010-02-18T17:35:55+00:00 Thu, 18 Feb 2010 17:35:55 +00:00 Ours is a work in progess as a Charter partner and advocacy for compassion in business. We are raising awareness of Ukraine’s Abandoned Children who are obliged to live in state care. Our objective being to catalyse government policy pledges on rehabilitation and family type homes. http://charterforcompassion.org/act/854 http://charterforcompassion.org/act/854 2010-02-18T08:02:05+00:00 Thu, 18 Feb 2010 08:02:05 +00:00 I had to work very hard to be ther for someone today. They stand up and then fall…they stand up and then fall over and over again…sometimes it seems hopeless, but perhaps if I can stay the course with them they may be able to stand and stay too someday… http://charterforcompassion.org/act/853 http://charterforcompassion.org/act/853 2010-02-18T00:07:32+00:00 Thu, 18 Feb 2010 00:07:32 +00:00 Today I had to try really hard to be there for someone.  They stand up and they fall…they stand up and they fall over and over it seems…Part of me feels like just cutting them loose, but if I stay the course maybe they will someday as well. http://charterforcompassion.org/act/852 http://charterforcompassion.org/act/852 2010-02-18T00:02:59+00:00 Thu, 18 Feb 2010 00:02:59 +00:00 Once when we were about to go eat, we saw a homeless man and gave him money. My mom said, “If we’re going to eat well, imagine how hungry he might be.” In reply, he said, “Thank you, God Bless You.” Ysenia, Karen, Mike, Karla, Jose http://charterforcompassion.org/act/851 http://charterforcompassion.org/act/851 2010-02-17T16:11:01+00:00 Wed, 17 Feb 2010 16:11:01 +00:00 Compassion be of the smallest acts.  One evening my friends and I went out to a movie.  We encountered a homeless woman who was hungry and asked us for food.  We decided to go to McDonnalds to buy her a meal.  When we gave her the meal she was at a loss for words & could not thank us enough. http://charterforcompassion.org/act/850 http://charterforcompassion.org/act/850 2010-02-17T02:01:23+00:00 Wed, 17 Feb 2010 02:01:23 +00:00 Welcome to Humanbe.com Working together to make up the desire in all people to become guardians of the earth, and to use their capacity to live more in harmony. Take up the challenge, and change the course of the events… http://charterforcompassion.org/act/849 http://charterforcompassion.org/act/849 2010-02-16T03:45:20+00:00 Tue, 16 Feb 2010 03:45:20 +00:00 Last month I was asking the universe for a signal that I couldn´t possibly miss. Suddenly one of my uncles called me after months of being apart. He said, I just want to let you now that love is payed with love ( ” amor con amor se paga”) and he gave me the most incredible gift ever. Hope. http://charterforcompassion.org/act/848 http://charterforcompassion.org/act/848 2010-02-14T18:32:53+00:00 Sun, 14 Feb 2010 18:32:53 +00:00 While serving in the military and at a training exercise in Florida, my grandmother passed away.  I didn’t have the funds to fly home so the men of my unit pooled money together to pay for my plane ticket home to attend the funeral. http://charterforcompassion.org/act/847 http://charterforcompassion.org/act/847 2010-02-14T14:57:33+00:00 Sun, 14 Feb 2010 14:57:33 +00:00 When I was a freshman I volunteered at a church and we went to a homeless shelter. Seeing these homeless people really made me feel fortunate and that I take life for granted. I prepared a nice meal for the homeless by pealing potatoes, cutting up onions, and seving the lunch meal. IDK Group #5 http://charterforcompassion.org/act/846 http://charterforcompassion.org/act/846 2010-02-13T22:05:13+00:00 Sat, 13 Feb 2010 22:05:13 +00:00 I am very tired when I get home from night school, but a tremendous burden is lifted from me when I find that my neighbor has already shoveled the snow from my sidewalk. http://charterforcompassion.org/act/845 http://charterforcompassion.org/act/845 2010-02-13T17:55:01+00:00 Sat, 13 Feb 2010 17:55:01 +00:00 My sister babysits my kids for free so I can finish school. http://charterforcompassion.org/act/844 http://charterforcompassion.org/act/844 2010-02-13T17:49:10+00:00 Sat, 13 Feb 2010 17:49:10 +00:00 There is a video surveillance camera in Chile showing a stray dog gently rescuing another stray dog that just got hit by cars from the middle of the highway in heavy traffic. This shows great compassionate, for this dog who risked his life to save the life of a wonded dog. Darleny, Ashley,& Celia http://charterforcompassion.org/act/843 http://charterforcompassion.org/act/843 2010-02-12T13:07:52+00:00 Fri, 12 Feb 2010 13:07:52 +00:00 A big tough guy I knew was sitting alone so I went over to say hello.  He started crying uncontrollably. I asked what was wrong but he couldn’t say…he was straining for control and dignity.  I didn’t give him a hug, but found my biggest,  toughest voice and assured him that everyone needed to cry. http://charterforcompassion.org/act/842 http://charterforcompassion.org/act/842 2010-02-11T16:12:03+00:00 Thu, 11 Feb 2010 16:12:03 +00:00 I asked the Principal where I teach to support me in encouraging a fundraising effort for the victims of the Haiti earthquake.  She took the idea and ran….encouraging the students to donate just over $1000….a remarkable feat considering the lack of global awareness in my small-town community. http://charterforcompassion.org/act/841 http://charterforcompassion.org/act/841 2010-02-10T22:26:55+00:00 Wed, 10 Feb 2010 22:26:55 +00:00 During the first semester of the school year the University of the Incarnate Word holds the “Annual Meet the MIssion.” On this day, classes are cancelled and students and proffesors unite to go out within the community and give back by showing compassion. http://charterforcompassion.org/act/840 http://charterforcompassion.org/act/840 2010-02-10T14:43:28+00:00 Wed, 10 Feb 2010 14:43:28 +00:00 One day I went to Chik-Fil-A and bought a sandwich. I was going to walk down the parking lot towards another store and saw a homeless man sitting in the bushes. Then I decided to give him my sandwich :). He said thank you and smiled at me. -Nabil Group3: Ada, Nabil, Alex, Amanda, & Nate http://charterforcompassion.org/act/839 http://charterforcompassion.org/act/839 2010-02-10T14:35:48+00:00 Wed, 10 Feb 2010 14:35:48 +00:00 Acts of compassion our group members, The Clovers, have done are inviting military members during the holiday season to having Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners with their families. These individuals don’t have the opportunity to visit family during the holiday season and are very grateful. Clovers http://charterforcompassion.org/act/838 http://charterforcompassion.org/act/838 2010-02-10T14:32:42+00:00 Wed, 10 Feb 2010 14:32:42 +00:00 We are a group of freshman at the university of the incarnate word. We shared stories of compassion and we each have one story in common. During this cold and rainy weather each of us have taken the time to provide clothing and/or warm food to the under priviliged living on the streets. http://charterforcompassion.org/act/837 http://charterforcompassion.org/act/837 2010-02-10T14:28:49+00:00 Wed, 10 Feb 2010 14:28:49 +00:00 A sister of mine Trudy is confined to a wheel chair . She is such an inspriation to me because all the things she has go through throughout her life has taught me to never take life for granted. She has no family and here at UIW on her own. Her wheelchair always breaks and as her sisters we help her http://charterforcompassion.org/act/836 http://charterforcompassion.org/act/836 2010-02-10T14:10:45+00:00 Wed, 10 Feb 2010 14:10:45 +00:00 Tonight I taught a confidence in parenting class to those faced with unplanned pregnancy. http://charterforcompassion.org/act/835 http://charterforcompassion.org/act/835 2010-02-09T23:56:35+00:00 Tue, 9 Feb 2010 23:56:35 +00:00 A church member with limited life-skills was banned from our parish without reason, because someone suspected he may be a pedophile. As a lay preacher I delivered a sermon on ‘Joseph & Potiphar’ and helped him take action through the Church lawyers and had him reinstated. His wellbeing was restored. http://charterforcompassion.org/act/834 http://charterforcompassion.org/act/834 2010-02-09T16:38:34+00:00 Tue, 9 Feb 2010 16:38:34 +00:00 A man working in India to uplift the “untouchables” of their caste society system setup a website where people could sponsor individual children’s education by paying a few dollars per month, forever changing that child’s life. http://charterforcompassion.org/act/833 http://charterforcompassion.org/act/833 2010-02-08T13:04:34+00:00 Mon, 8 Feb 2010 13:04:34 +00:00 A Man was representing beleifs I hold as belonging to a group which was irational and disreputable.  I realized that It was not so much the beleifs themselves at issue but how some people who shared them had treated this man in the past.  After some discussion we came to some shared sense of this. http://charterforcompassion.org/act/832 http://charterforcompassion.org/act/832 2010-02-07T12:50:02+00:00 Sun, 7 Feb 2010 12:50:02 +00:00 When one of our students lost his mother Thursday night, all he wanted was to play in his basketball game on Friday.  He got to start, was passed the ball all game, and when he made a 3 point shot (his only points of the season), the whole crowd was on their feet and rushed the court! http://charterforcompassion.org/act/831 http://charterforcompassion.org/act/831 2010-02-06T16:18:38+00:00 Sat, 6 Feb 2010 16:18:38 +00:00 One day my brother, Renaldo Alford, immediately dropped his plans to see a free movie when asked if he could help with a Salvation Army relapse prevention program.  He often helps others in any way that he can, and he makes a difference in so many lives including mine. http://charterforcompassion.org/act/830 http://charterforcompassion.org/act/830 2010-02-06T08:57:32+00:00 Sat, 6 Feb 2010 08:57:32 +00:00 I met a manin the alley…he began to cry as we spoke so I gave him a hug. http://charterforcompassion.org/act/829 http://charterforcompassion.org/act/829 2010-02-05T12:06:44+00:00 Fri, 5 Feb 2010 12:06:44 +00:00 Today I sorted food for the hungry. First Unitarian Universalist Church of San Diego’s monthly Social Justice Project sorted food at Feeding America of San DIego. 37 people sorted 6,000 lbs of discarded food from major Grocery stores for the hungry . http://charterforcompassion.org/act/828 http://charterforcompassion.org/act/828 2010-02-04T14:33:02+00:00 Thu, 4 Feb 2010 14:33:02 +00:00 I payed a young mans fare for the train today. He was very thankful and so was I. Helping feels great when it is both asked for and received :) http://charterforcompassion.org/act/827 http://charterforcompassion.org/act/827 2010-02-02T01:49:23+00:00 Tue, 2 Feb 2010 01:49:23 +00:00 Year ago I brought cookies to my class, but was on crutches at the time & had to get down 2 flights of stairs. As I started down, this guy I never met came over & helped take them all the way to my class. He was major late to his own class (big crime at our school) but didn’t even care. http://charterforcompassion.org/act/826 http://charterforcompassion.org/act/826 2010-02-01T01:02:19+00:00 Mon, 1 Feb 2010 01:02:19 +00:00 Someone I knew was scared that they would fail at a project so I took some time with them going over the details and helping them to refine their procedure.  It ended up being fun and they felt more confident. http://charterforcompassion.org/act/825 http://charterforcompassion.org/act/825 2010-01-31T12:43:05+00:00 Sun, 31 Jan 2010 12:43:05 +00:00 Train the mind to god’s image .Pass the community. To work in a team, help, respect, to serve. Education, behaviours, and actions .Try to transform our planet to a better place for us and for the generations that come .Education, human rights, economy, environment http://charterforcompassion.org/act/824 http://charterforcompassion.org/act/824 2010-01-31T12:31:15+00:00 Sun, 31 Jan 2010 12:31:15 +00:00 Today I helped a man get onto the train. i almost walked away and realized that his request was so simple…it would be intentionally mean to ignore him. I now wonder how amny other acts of kindness I can accomplish by listening better :) http://charterforcompassion.org/act/822 http://charterforcompassion.org/act/822 2010-01-30T00:30:12+00:00 Sat, 30 Jan 2010 00:30:12 +00:00 Whenever I go to a grocery store, I always try to collect some of the carts that people leave around, and I put them in the correct area. It’s a little thing, I know, but I like to think that I’m saving someone from having a bad day because of a scratch on their car.  : ) http://charterforcompassion.org/act/821 http://charterforcompassion.org/act/821 2010-01-29T17:56:23+00:00 Fri, 29 Jan 2010 17:56:23 +00:00 ’ Focus on the elements of every story ’ The shape of inspiration that is hard to fine.As accumulating a huge mass of memories it’s equivalent with stimulating your fantasy at visually. The information that you collected & memorized would be transformed into another format through your imagination http://charterforcompassion.org/act/820 http://charterforcompassion.org/act/820 2010-01-28T11:08:43+00:00 Thu, 28 Jan 2010 11:08:43 +00:00 Whenever we can, we offer acts of kindness annonymously to people in need.  The only thing we ask, is that they do the same to at least one other person. http://charterforcompassion.org/act/819 http://charterforcompassion.org/act/819 2010-01-27T10:27:46+00:00 Wed, 27 Jan 2010 10:27:46 +00:00 My friend, Maggie, told me this after my relationship of 3 yrs ended. “even though weve only known eachother for such a short period of time, you are always the first person to do anything in your power to make things better. you are an amazing person. dont ever doubt that. love you!” http://charterforcompassion.org/act/817 http://charterforcompassion.org/act/817 2010-01-26T16:21:09+00:00 Tue, 26 Jan 2010 16:21:09 +00:00 I was trying to describe somthing important to me…the person I was with changed the subject , clearly not paying attention..I almost went with the annoyed emotion I felt, but then I remembered that the goal is to be present at each and every moment.  Neither of us were there for that moment. http://charterforcompassion.org/act/816 http://charterforcompassion.org/act/816 2010-01-26T15:49:34+00:00 Tue, 26 Jan 2010 15:49:34 +00:00 While at the Post Office, my husband noticed a blind woman having difficulty.  He helped her locate her PO Box, gather her mail, and offered to get her to where she needed to be.  She said that sometimes, she gets a little turned around, frustrated, and needs a bit of help.  I’m glad he was there. http://charterforcompassion.org/act/815 http://charterforcompassion.org/act/815 2010-01-25T16:58:00+00:00 Mon, 25 Jan 2010 16:58:00 +00:00 I pulled over to drop someone off at the museum and the people behind me became angry that they had to go around. I let their anger pass rather than reciprocate their “road rage”  I tried to imagine their frustration and then let it go. http://charterforcompassion.org/act/814 http://charterforcompassion.org/act/814 2010-01-25T11:43:54+00:00 Mon, 25 Jan 2010 11:43:54 +00:00 I met a father and son at the bottle depot.They were homeless and had just missed closing time. It was snowing and cold. We loaded their bottles into the van and drove them downtown to the only depot open late on sundays. http://charterforcompassion.org/act/813 http://charterforcompassion.org/act/813 2010-01-25T11:37:56+00:00 Mon, 25 Jan 2010 11:37:56 +00:00 At the sentencing of her husband’s and daughter’s murderer, Pastor Nancy Eileen Harris, of Chicago, looked him in the eye and forgave him..  I think about her courage and humanity often, and it continues to inspire me in my daily life. http://charterforcompassion.org/act/812 http://charterforcompassion.org/act/812 2010-01-24T21:36:11+00:00 Sun, 24 Jan 2010 21:36:11 +00:00 I have created a DVD for PTSD using my art. This is was inspired by wounded veterans. The artwork used in the video will be installed in the Walter Reed Hospital. I am donating DVD’s to veterans and SO CAN YOU.  The DVD and art for hospitals and hospices at http://www.haydnanthony.com/Order.html http://charterforcompassion.org/act/811 http://charterforcompassion.org/act/811 2010-01-24T20:35:42+00:00 Sun, 24 Jan 2010 20:35:42 +00:00 I am an artist who built an orphanage in Uganda. I am educating the children in basic human values and conflict resolution. The children are called ‘Bright Hearts’. To learn about the project go to http://www.haydnanthony.com/BrightHeartProject.html or http://www.greatheartsafire.org to participate. http://charterforcompassion.org/act/810 http://charterforcompassion.org/act/810 2010-01-24T19:54:35+00:00 Sun, 24 Jan 2010 19:54:35 +00:00 I am the founder of Great Hearts Afire, a non profit charity. We honor people who are doing something good by sending them the Great Heart bracelet and putting their story on our website (http://www.greatheartsafire.org) The 7 values engraved on the bracelet include compassion. Honor someone you know. http://charterforcompassion.org/act/809 http://charterforcompassion.org/act/809 2010-01-24T19:36:54+00:00 Sun, 24 Jan 2010 19:36:54 +00:00 I was running by the river when a dog charged at my feet and almost knccked me down. I was mad. The owner hollered a meek apology. The dog was mischevous. The owner lived the dog, I could tell. I was annoyed but unhurt. “It’s OK” I said, and ran along the trail. http://charterforcompassion.org/act/808 http://charterforcompassion.org/act/808 2010-01-24T14:03:42+00:00 Sun, 24 Jan 2010 14:03:42 +00:00 I was running when a dog came charging from the trees. It was barking and threw itself at my feet.  I almost fell but managed to regain my stride.  I heard the dog’s owner offer a meek apology. I was annoyed but unhurt. The dog was mischevous. The owner loved the dog. “Ït’s Ok” I said and ran on. http://charterforcompassion.org/act/807 http://charterforcompassion.org/act/807 2010-01-24T13:57:50+00:00 Sun, 24 Jan 2010 13:57:50 +00:00 When I think to business I have a vision: trustfulness, ethic, living and growing ideas, most of all the possibility to offer to the world business which brings to receivers a wellbeing feeling and the givers happyness by acting compassionately each other. This I’ve started to share with everybody. http://charterforcompassion.org/act/806 http://charterforcompassion.org/act/806 2010-01-24T10:55:27+00:00 Sun, 24 Jan 2010 10:55:27 +00:00 I smiled at work when I wanted to frown. I shared my joy when at a moment when our task at hand was feeling a bit “overwhelming”. Pretty soon everyone was smiling and having fun. We deleivered an amazing project in less than 72 hours :) http://charterforcompassion.org/act/805 http://charterforcompassion.org/act/805 2010-01-24T09:44:59+00:00 Sun, 24 Jan 2010 09:44:59 +00:00 While eating at Chipotle, I overheard a man say that he his dream was to help spread the message of equality and peace thorugh education and interfaith practice. I gave him the contact of a friend who does this quality of work with an NGO. I also gave him the charter for compassion website link :) http://charterforcompassion.org/act/804 http://charterforcompassion.org/act/804 2010-01-24T09:43:08+00:00 Sun, 24 Jan 2010 09:43:08 +00:00 Founded a Community Earth Council in Mountain View CA, to create a forum where all people feel welcome to discuss respectfull ways we can help each other help the earth. http://charterforcompassion.org/act/803 http://charterforcompassion.org/act/803 2010-01-23T13:50:15+00:00 Sat, 23 Jan 2010 13:50:15 +00:00 ‘You Are Infinitely Precious’ art project. I am working on an art project aimed at bringing about healing in the human family. It consists in greeting cards created from one of my paintings - can be viewed and it is explained here: http://www.piercarla-paintings.co.uk/YouAreInfinitelyPrecious.html. http://charterforcompassion.org/act/802 http://charterforcompassion.org/act/802 2010-01-21T03:27:40+00:00 Thu, 21 Jan 2010 03:27:40 +00:00 Christmas 2010…a co-worker anonymously put a card in my office box.  It was brimming with love and appreciation and affirmed my influence on her life.  This card came at a time when I was feeling really low.  This anonymous, generous outpouring of love brought a smile to my heart! http://charterforcompassion.org/act/801 http://charterforcompassion.org/act/801 2010-01-20T18:28:28+00:00 Wed, 20 Jan 2010 18:28:28 +00:00 I listened to a stranger. Listened for the sake of hearing with my heart. Without words and little movement. I listened and sent her my love. The connection was undeniable. I am thankful she for her words. http://charterforcompassion.org/act/800 http://charterforcompassion.org/act/800 2010-01-20T00:29:01+00:00 Wed, 20 Jan 2010 00:29:01 +00:00 Participate in a qualitative research study and take the Compassion survey here: http://www.compassionspace.com. Thank You! http://charterforcompassion.org/act/798 http://charterforcompassion.org/act/798 2010-01-19T15:23:26+00:00 Tue, 19 Jan 2010 15:23:26 +00:00 #compassion Participate in a qualitative research study and take the Compassion survey here: <a >http://www.compassionspace.com</a>. Thank you! http://charterforcompassion.org/act/799 http://charterforcompassion.org/act/799 2010-01-19T15:21:27+00:00 Tue, 19 Jan 2010 15:21:27 +00:00 When I find myself getting mad at someone, I make an extra effort to think about what it might feel like to be on their side. http://charterforcompassion.org/act/797 http://charterforcompassion.org/act/797 2010-01-19T14:48:06+00:00 Tue, 19 Jan 2010 14:48:06 +00:00 My story is that I met John Randall Bradburne before he was martyred in 1979 for his compassionate refusal to abandon the lepers of Mutemwa in Zimbabwe at the behest of ZANU freedom fighters. I urge all lovers of compassion and humanity to read his story here: http://www.johnbradburne.com/ http://charterforcompassion.org/act/795 http://charterforcompassion.org/act/795 2010-01-19T02:57:56+00:00 Tue, 19 Jan 2010 02:57:56 +00:00 A member from our school helped pick up equipment in Phy. Ed. class. http://charterforcompassion.org/act/794 http://charterforcompassion.org/act/794 2010-01-18T19:14:52+00:00 Mon, 18 Jan 2010 19:14:52 +00:00 A martial artist shared wrapping paper with a classmate who forgot to bring theirs to school. http://charterforcompassion.org/act/793 http://charterforcompassion.org/act/793 2010-01-18T19:14:16+00:00 Mon, 18 Jan 2010 19:14:16 +00:00 A child from our school helped his dad build a dog house. http://charterforcompassion.org/act/792 http://charterforcompassion.org/act/792 2010-01-18T19:13:38+00:00 Mon, 18 Jan 2010 19:13:38 +00:00 A member from our school helped a friend build a snow fort. http://charterforcompassion.org/act/791 http://charterforcompassion.org/act/791 2010-01-18T19:13:00+00:00 Mon, 18 Jan 2010 19:13:00 +00:00 A student from our school gave someone a shovel that he was using when they needed it. http://charterforcompassion.org/act/790 http://charterforcompassion.org/act/790 2010-01-18T19:11:28+00:00 Mon, 18 Jan 2010 19:11:28 +00:00 Random Act Of Kindness In the Air- <a >http://ping.fm/pGBpY</a> - So simple yet amazing #compassion #payitforward http://charterforcompassion.org/act/789 http://charterforcompassion.org/act/789 2010-01-18T18:19:53+00:00 Mon, 18 Jan 2010 18:19:53 +00:00 We set up a fundraising website to benefit an organization (Soles4Souls)which has commited to sending 100,000 pairs of shoes as well as other needed supplies to the victims of the Haiti Erathquake.  A portion of the funds raised will also benefit our local Domestic Violence Center. http://charterforcompassion.org/act/788 http://charterforcompassion.org/act/788 2010-01-18T12:57:30+00:00 Mon, 18 Jan 2010 12:57:30 +00:00 I was given a gift of enrollment in a wooden surfboard shaping course by friends & family. 1 year later I returned to build a board in honor of a young man I never met. His family gave him the same gift, but it was not realized. The board I made was donated and all proceeds donated to his charity. http://charterforcompassion.org/act/787 http://charterforcompassion.org/act/787 2010-01-18T00:08:48+00:00 Mon, 18 Jan 2010 00:08:48 +00:00 I convinved my friend (who is a wonderful poet) to share her thoughts more in writing/blogging. I am so happy that she will be returning to this craft with an even greater focus on helping others through the written word. http://charterforcompassion.org/act/786 http://charterforcompassion.org/act/786 2010-01-17T13:36:00+00:00 Sun, 17 Jan 2010 13:36:00 +00:00 I am a physical therapist. I am always amazed when the patients who seem to be in the most need ask me how I am and how my day is. I am humbled by their act of compassion towards myself and others when they themselves are suffering. http://charterforcompassion.org/act/785 http://charterforcompassion.org/act/785 2010-01-16T22:49:25+00:00 Sat, 16 Jan 2010 22:49:25 +00:00 Today I helped my mother design a lesson plan for her students…we had a good time learning about each other and enjoying the creation of a great eduacation (yet engaging) gift :) http://charterforcompassion.org/act/784 http://charterforcompassion.org/act/784 2010-01-16T21:56:56+00:00 Sat, 16 Jan 2010 21:56:56 +00:00 I donated money to the people of Haiti http://charterforcompassion.org/act/783 http://charterforcompassion.org/act/783 2010-01-15T10:06:45+00:00 Fri, 15 Jan 2010 10:06:45 +00:00 My young son was healed of sucking his thumb and ‘working’ his ‘blankie’. He tried many times but couldn’t. One nite as i put him to bed I felt such a powerful compassion for this young child dealing with such a grown up thing as addiction.  The next morning he was healed of it. http://charterforcompassion.org/act/782 http://charterforcompassion.org/act/782 2010-01-15T00:04:28+00:00 Fri, 15 Jan 2010 00:04:28 +00:00 I started a six week course teaching 80 children in grades kindergarden to 5th how to stay fit, eat healthier, and resolve conflicts non-violently. Matt Pasquinilli, Head Instructor, Asian Arts Center Taekwondo School and 5 A day Miami Valley. Dayton, Ohio. http://charterforcompassion.org/act/781 http://charterforcompassion.org/act/781 2010-01-14T10:41:55+00:00 Thu, 14 Jan 2010 10:41:55 +00:00 #compassion <a >http://bit.ly/3D3VvS</a> - PAY IT FORWARD, MAKE THE WORLD A PLACE WHR A PEACEFUL GLOBAL COMMUNITY COULD LIVE IN…TOGETHER http://charterforcompassion.org/act/780 http://charterforcompassion.org/act/780 2010-01-14T02:24:38+00:00 Thu, 14 Jan 2010 02:24:38 +00:00 #compassion is a never ending source of life and humanity. http://charterforcompassion.org/act/779 http://charterforcompassion.org/act/779 2010-01-14T00:38:02+00:00 Thu, 14 Jan 2010 00:38:02 +00:00