Using Positive Energy to Diffuse Negative Energy

Can you really be kind to the person who pisses you off, makes you feel really disgusted with his behavior? The answer is yes, though it is not easy.

The whole philosophy behind spreading kindness is not just to reach out and help the less fortunate. It is about cultivating positive energy and seeking inner peace. Holding onto anger, hate and hurt only weighs one down and breeds more negative energy, resulting in resentment, crticism and a revengeful mind.

When I fall back on my guiding principles to give love and kindness, to deal with things in a more positive manner, I feel more at ease with myself and happier. I no longer feel so much anger and negatitivity inside me. Instead, I felt calm and peaceful.

I am more convinced that the way to heal this world is not to use negativity to fight negativity because it sucks everyone into a vicious cycle, with both sides bent on destroying each other. The only way is to use positive energy, generated through love and kindness, to diffuse all the suffering, hate and anger in this world.

An Act of Kindness for a Needy Uncle on the street

Saw this uncle on my way back, it was already close to 10 and he was still squatting by the side of road. Where people walked past him, he will say "thank you" to them. I decided that I should do something nice for him. I walked a short distance to buy 3 otah sticks (cost me only $1.20) and passed them to him. He was very grateful and thank me for this act of kindness, I felt happy to make him happy as well.

Simple gesture like this can really make someone's day, for the receiver as well as giver. It also encourages others to do likewise and to take care of one another, especially those in need, thus forming a more gracious and cohesive society 

Act of Kindness on the Street

I was approached by someone (non-local) on the directions to the train station so I gave her the info, "you walk in this direction, you will cross 2 junctions, you will see a shopping center, walk through it, there's a underpass leading you to the station." 

Her mum later commented this, "the people here are so warm and friendly". I felt happy hearing this because it is a compliment not just to me but everyone in our country!

Metta Charity Run on 6 Sept 2014 (Sat), 7am to 11am at East Coast Park

Dear Friends,

If there is an activity that can allow you to do good, help the less fortunate, bond with your family members or friends and at the same time keep your body fit and healthy, would you choose to do it?

Our dear friend, Melissa, is organizing a charity run for Metta Welfare Association on 6 September 14 (Sat) and is inviting you to participate in this meaningful event. After the run, stay around for a mini carnival with food and games. There will also be performances and lucky draw. This is definitely a great opportunity for you and your family or friends to come together to give kindness and enjoy a morning of good workout.

Please register here if you are interested:
http://www.metta.org.sg/mettarun2014/?page_id=663

About Metta Charity Run:
The Metta Charity Run is an annual community event organised by the Metta Welfare Association (Metta) to raise funds for the development of disability care, medical care, special education and early intervention programmes that Metta provides in aid of some 1,000 beneficiaries from across various races and religions.

Feel free to post any queries you might have, cheers 

Helping a Single Mum In Need

Dear Friends,

If you like these customizable hand-knitted items, do consider getting from our dear friend, Shyda. She is a single mum, with a 14 months old son, unemployed and trying to make ends meet by selling her crochet products, which includes brooches, hairclips, baby booties, beanies, headbands, bags, baby blankie. She is currently staying in a rental flat with her mum, who is working as a cleaner. She is in need of money to buy milk powder and clothes for her son, so do support her work if you can. I do admire her for not asking for any financial assistance directly but rather trying to earn it through her efforts and means.

If any friends are looking to give away preloved toddler clothing in good condition, do consider passing them to her as well. Thank you very much for your kindness !

More products and prices can be found here:
http://www.dznet.sg/

Donate your used IT Gadget for a Good Cause

Dear Friends,

If you have any IT equipment, computers, peripherals, mobile phones, etc that you do not want anymore, kindly consider passing them to Metta Welfare Association at their offices. This is because TES-AMM will make a donation in kind (e.g. dried food supplies) of corresponding value to Metta for each item received.

Metta Welfare Association is serving over 1000 beneficiaries from various races and religion in disability, medical, children and special care. Your donation can make a difference to the lives of the less fortunate.

Drop off point:
Address 32 Simei Street 1 S(529950)
Nearest MRT: Simei MRT
Bus Services: 9, 12, 20, 38
Telephone: 6580 4688 (Office) / 6580 4699 (Fax)
Service Hours: Mon to Fri – 8.30am to 5.30pm
Email: mwa@metta.org.sg

Kindly drop them a call before going down to make sure there is someone around to receive your items, Thanks for your kindness !

Cause For Paws SG - Caring for our Community Cats

A great initiative set up for the love of cats. The mission of "Cause for Paws SG" is to raise funds by selling donated preloved and brand new items to defray medical and surgical cost for community cats in Singapore.

They do have quite a range of lovely items (see pictures below) up for grabs at reasonable prices. Even if you are not a cat lover, you will be heartened to know that buying from them is for a good cause. Do browse through their page and check out the items available here:
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Cause-For-Paws-SG/794509140572866?hc_location=timeline

Other ways that you can help to support this cause:
1. Donations for preloved items. Due to storage constraints, they will be collecting in batches till further notice. Should you have an item to donate to the cause, kindly PM them.

2. EMPTY MAC makeup containers ( powders, lipsticks, mascaras, eyeliners, lipliners, concealers etc). Every 6 containers gets the team a lipstick. MAC lipsticks are highly sought after and could help increase their fund raising by quite a bit.
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=807240662633047&set=a.795854490438331.1073741829.794509140572866&type=1

There are many ways of giving kindness; loving animals, loving Mother Nature are all good examples of cultivating kindness and building a better tomorrow, not just for human beings, but for all living things under the sun.