Embracing Others with Kindness

Isaiah Jarvis was at bat in a Little League championship game when he was hit in the head by a pitch. He fell to the ground and adults raced to attend to him. Luckily, he was not hurt and, after a couple of minutes, got up and trotted to first base. The pitcher, Kaiden Shelton, was still visibly shaken and that’s when Isaiah walked to the mound and wrapped his arms around Kaiden. "I wanted to go to him and spread God's love and tell him I was okay.” Witness Isaiah’s moment of compassion here.
“We are actually quite remarkable creatures. We are created in the image of God. We are God carriers. Growing in godlikeness, in caring for the other. Each time I act compassionately, I experience a joy that I find in nothing else.” – Desmond Tutu
Affirmative prayer: Infinite Presence, today I embrace others with kindness. I live mindfully, aware of the distress of those around me. I release thoughts of separation and judgment, and I honor the compassionate heart in us all. By our God-connection, we are nurtured, uplifted, us, and kept safe. Thank you, Spirit, forever. Amen.

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