Kindness counts and compassion is a beautiful thing… ~ Bette A. Stevens http://www.4writersandreaders.com
The purpose of life is not to be happy.
It is to be useful, to be honorable,
to be compassionate,
to have it make some difference
that
you have lived and lived well.
~Ralph Waldo Emerson
Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms. 1 Peter 4:10 ✝
**Image found on Pinterest; text added by Natalie
Bette A. Stevens, Maine Author 
Comments on: "1183. A life is not important except in the impact it has on other lives. ~Jackie Robinson" (13)
Beautiful quotes about the power of kindness, Bette. Thanks for sharing 🙂
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Thanks, Diana. Sending lots of LOVE your way! 🙂 ❤
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Bette, I love your connection between the poem and the words from I Peter.
And what fun to find you here, my Maine friend!
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Thank you, Michele. So glad to stopped by and enjoyed Natalie’s beautiful post. Blessings to you and yours! 🙂
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Happiness can be found in giving kindnesses. Both can be had for a fulfilled life. For it is in giving that we receive. Thank you for your post and most wonderful thoughts, Bette!
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You are so right, Mary. Giving and happiness go hand-in-hand. May blessings abound to you and yours! ❤
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Many blessings to you and yours as well! ❣
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Just beautiful! I love the works by Emerson! Thank you so much for sharing, Bette! xoxo
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I’m with you, Miss Gentileschi! Blessings and love… ❤
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I love the quote by Emerson, and the poem is beautiful. Thank you.
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Compassion is such a beautiful thing. And, Natalie’s poem, scripture and quote are a lovely reminder that one can make a difference. Blessings to you, Norah! ❤
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This is a beautiful reminder. Thanks for sharing. 🙂
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Thanks, Cathleen. Sending lots of love your way! ❤
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