My friend Brandi sent me a series of beautifully hand crafted
love notes to give to people in Swaziland. Each one unique, Each one made with love. (click on the picture below to see them more clearly)
They say things like:
"Sala Kahle" - Be well
"Be the Change you wish to see in the world"
"Kuthula Akube Semhlabeni" - May peace reign over this world
If you've been following this blog for a while now, then you'll know how deeply, how viscerally I believe in the power of those little, unnamed acts of kindness. How I see them as not only the seeds of change, but the blossoms, the fruit, the tree itself....
When I opened Brandi's gift, I could hear Mother Teresa's words calling to me with as deep a resonance and transfigurative power as they ever have:
"In this life we cannot do great things. Only little things with great love."
Thank you Brandi. I will give them to the children.
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40 Whispers of Hope:
oh it's me thats honored. I am so touched that a small piece of my love will go to those beautiful children.
my prayers are with them-and with you in your important work.
They are beautiful! and they will pass on the love, the caring, the faith that we hold, that we can and do make difference in whatever way, large or small each day. As long as we give of ourselves we offer an opportunity to create changes that can and do affect us all. My prayers are always with you and the children.
God bless you for your kindness and thoughtfulness, Brandi. What lovely cards :) And brother Maithri, you yourself are the greatest love card, bringing joy and a smaile to all that know you :)
Peace and Many Blessings!
Sometimes the smallest acts of kindness mean the most. Beautiful cards with beautiful sentiments.
Paz.
T.
This is so beautiful - I love the thought of what these cards will bring.
Those hearts from Brandi are beautiful. Love truly is a beautiful thing.
What both of you do delights and inspires me. I am so blessed to know two kind, beautiful individuals who have each found their own Calcutta. Peace and love to you and yours.
How lovely!! Brandi, like you, obviously has a beautiful soul! XO
A gift from the heart is the greatest gift. I imagine children rubbing their fingers over the texturized paper and smiling. So beautiful.
Mama S.
What a loving thing to do.
Brandi is a generous and thoughtful human being, like you Maithri.
I was going to say it is a gift from the heart, but someone has beaten me to it..!
hugs
xx
they're beautiful
Brava Brandi - what a wonderful artist
hugs sweet doctor
it is really beautiful.well done
Beautiful thought!
This is a beautiful gift that you have received and now one that you have shared with all of us. Thank-you.
A beautiful gift indeed.
I am not surprised.
What you give is what you get.
Your life is full of love.
The children are doubly blessed.
Thank you for sharing.
This is a beautiful thing you did, Brandi... and a confirmation for all of us procrastinators of random good deeds, that little things can mean a lot.
Thanks for sharing the inspiration, Maithri.
That gals a Joy rebel for sure!
KEEP THE INSPIRATIONS COMING!
LOVE
LIGHT AND LAUGHTER
Beautiful. How simple the act of kindness.
XO
Mr. M.
You know what I love about you most? The way you think outside the box. I've seen you on blogs I'd NEVER in a million years imagine you on. But you're generous and a deep thinker and so I smile. Yes, I also laugh!!! You're a good man my dear man! I love you very much, but you know that.
XO
what beautiful gifts from brandi! i leave here inspired. what a treasure she is!
donna
Dear Brandi,
Your love will indeed reach out and touch their hearts ;) It makes me smile to think of it...
Thank you once again my friend
Much love,
Maithri
Dear Sylvia,
Thank you for your tender words..
They have endured much suffering and continue to..
They are survivors... Full of innocent grace and a dignity beyond their years,
Thank you for every prayer,
They all make a difference,
With love, M
Dear Brother Irving,
Arent they beautiful?
Thank you as always for your gracious presence here...
I send you and your beloveds a world of peace and hope this day and always,
My deepest love, M
Dear Todd,
Truer words were never spoken my brother.... You're so right!
The smallest act of kindness, the faintest whisper of hope, changes the world...
I believe,
Much love to you my brother,
M
Dear Fran,
Yes! The thought of the joy on the faces of little children who have absolutely nothing in this world to call their own... fills me to bursting ;)
Much love,
M
Dear Shell,
Thank you for your kind words.
Brandis work is beautiful!
And you're very right in saying that love is always, always beautiful in whatever form it comes...
Love and peace, M
Dear Melissa,
Thank you for your beautiful words..
Yes, as Mother Teresa used to say "Calcutta is everywhere"
And she was so right...
I send you love and peace this day my friend,
M
Dear Diane,
She does have a beautiful soul... Like you beloved friend ;) Like you!
Much love, M
Dear Mama,
I know you know...how much the 'little things' matter...
For children who have nothing... A gift of love is everything...
It moves me deeply to think of it now,
I send you my warmest love across the waters,
Maithri
Dear Sheila,
Amen! Its indeed a gift from the heart...
Sending you love and laughter this day and always my friend,
M
Dear Dianne,
Yes, she's a wonderful artist!
Hugs right back atcha my friend,
Much love, M
Dear Amakapreneur,
Thanks for your kind words,
Sending you the light,
M
Dear sister Suroor,
Yes my sister thoughtfullness is very underrated these days...;)
Thank you for your love, and your light,
M
Dear Brother Mark,
It is indeed a beautiful gift that she has offered the children of Swaziland,
Love and peace, M
Dear Jack,
Thank you brother for your kindness...
Yes my life is full of love... overflowing...
I am blessed because i get to serve such wonderful people,
Peace to you,
Maithri
Dear Shimmerings,
I know that she will appreciate your words my friend...
Yes all of us need little reminders like this... that its the little things which matter in the end..
Little acts of grace... repeated faithfully...changing the world..
Much love, M
Dear sister Sorrow,
A joy rebel! Ah! I love it!
Sending you streams of peace and laughing light,
Maithri
Dear Suze,
Thanks my friend for your kind words...
You're right...there are some amazing people that come here... bloggers from every walk of life and every background...
Im humbled and honoured to share with them...
Love, M
Dear Donna,
Yes!! A treasure indeed!
A lot like you my dear friend, A lot like you ;)
With love and light, M
What a blessing! Not simply the notes, but also the gift of Brandi!
I can feel the Love growing already!
Peace and Love, L
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