Do Something Nice

It's summertime, and that's a great time to go swimming! One group is taking swimming to another level of kindness though, and that's always a good thing!

The quote in this episode is from Author Roy T. Bennett: "Always find opportunities to put a smile on someone's face and to offer a random act of kindness in everyday life."

If you would like to learn more about the Nashville Dolphins, you can visit their website at:

nashvilledolphins.org

There are many opportunities to be kind and this episode really points out how taking an opportunity to be kind can make a difference in someone's life.

The quote in this episode is from Catherine Pulsifer: "People appreciate and never forget that helping hand especially when times are tough."

When support, kindness, and compassion are present when someone needs to be strong, there's no limit for those who want to live their full potential. And this organization provides just that.

The quote in this episode is from Stephen Hawking "Concentrate on things your disability doesn't prevent you doing well and don't regret the things it interferes with. Don't be disabled in spirit as well as physically."

If you would like to check Ruby's Rainbow out, visit their website at https://rubysrainbow.org/

Often there is a challenge with keeping adopted siblings together, but it's important. One man decided to make it a point to keep these kids together.

The quote in this episode is from David Ogden Stiers: "Family means nobody gets left behind or forgotten."

It's still a lopsided topic and when it involves colleges, we may not realize that not all colleges have the same kind of support for their students. One man decided to make a difference in this episode.

The quote in this episode is from Nelson Mandela: "Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world"

Is it awkward to say "I Love You"? In this episode, Jeff shares a speech he gave and talks a little bit about what love means and why you might feel awkward when saying it.

The quote in this episode is from Lin -Manuel Miranda "Love, is love, is love, is love, is love, is love, is love, is love. It cannot be killed or swept away"

If you are encountering a challenge in life that is getting the best of you, maybe now is the time to instead learn from it and become strong from it. Each of us has this ability and we are all strong enough to get through it.

The quote in this episode is from Gilbert K. Chesterton: "You cannot love a thing without wanting to fight for it."

What happens if you put multiple Josh's in the same place? Let's find out! It's bound to be something worth listening to right?! Right!

The quote in this episode is from Robert Redford: "Problems can become opportunities when the right people come together."

If you would like to learn more about the charity that Josh Swain put together, here's the link: https://www.mightycause.com/story/Joshswainbattle

Texas and Snow. Two things you don't normally see work well together. This last winter though caused a lot of problems, but for one it provided an opportunity to help many who were stuck in the snow. Listen in to hear the who and the how!

The quote in this episode is from Eric Maisel: "Life is too short not to create, not to love, and not to lend a helping hand to our brothers and sisters."

Wow! We made it to the 100th episode! To celebrate, this more lengthy episode is packed with a lot of great ideas and stories brought to you by an amazing guest! If you want to know where Jeff gets his passion for kindness, you'll want to listen to this one!

The quotes in this episode are from:

Aesop - "No Act of Kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted."

Ralph Waldo Emerson - "You cannot do a kindness too soon because you never know how soon it will be too late."

Dr. Seuss - "Life is too short to wake up in the morning with regrets. and believe that everything happens for a reason. If you get the chance, take it. If it changes your life, let it. they just promised it would be worth it."