A phrase we often hear is “when it rains, it pours.” I’d never fully grasped that concept until I recently faced my own storm. Diagnosed with a respiratory infection, I was irritable, eating next to nothing, and completely drained. The stress of wedding planning reached an all-time high and I was yearning to spend the rest of my days in isolation. While taking engagement photos in one of portland’s most treasured towers, I was introduced to an elderly homeless man who had come into the building for some warm air. He’d noticed we were eyeing a piece of furniture he was close to and graciously moved to another nearby seat. As I watched him settle into the new space, I immediately felt endless
KAE exists to remind the world to be kinder. Today I am sharing with you an episode that my boyfriend sent me on TED Radio Hour called Approaching With Kindness. We often forget to say the words "thank you." But can those two words change how you — and those around you — look at the world? This hour, TED speakers on the power of gratitude and appreciation. Guests include author AJ Jacobs, author and former baseball player Mike Robbins, Dr. Laura Trice, Professor of Management Christine Porath, and former Danish politician Özlem Cekic. Click here to hear TED speakers discuss the power of gratitude and appreciation. We hope you enjoy this episode as much as we did. What stood out to you? Let u
